Michael Bruins has dedicated over a decade to advocating for college and career access. Prior to joining American Indian OIC, he led the Career Services department as a Manager and Director at Summit Academy OIC. His background spans admissions and financial aid counseling at Northwestern and Augsburg University, as well as experience as a Salesforce Consultant helping higher education institutions and nonprofits enhance their case management tools.
Michael began his career as an AmeriCorps member for College Possible, supporting low-income, high-achieving students through the college admissions process, and was later promoted to the program’s leadership team. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Social Welfare from Luther College, where he first developed his passion for mission-driven work and serving underrepresented communities.
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