A University department within Student Life, the staff is charged with supporting the fraternity and sorority community. Utilizing our Vision and Mission, the full-time and part-time staff members work closely with the four councils and the affiliated organizations to aid students with recruitment, intake, event planning, educational programming, social, philanthropic and logistical needs. Staff members also serve as facilitators and educators at retreats and other forums and workshops. They act as liaisons to alumni, parents, City of Ann Arbor officials, Inter/National headquarters, and University faculty and staff. Additionally, the staff assists individual chapters with their programming ideas, problem-solving and leadership development.
Permanent Staff
Dr. Travis Martin
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Travis earned a Ph.D. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia, an M.Ed. in higher education leadership from the University of Arkansas, and a B.S, in biology from Mississippi Valley State University. He has a long list of scholarly accomplishments, including publications, presentations, and courses taught.
Shannon Cohen Benson
Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life & Panhellenic Advisor
Originally from California, she moved across the country and graduated with a B.A. in history from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2008. After graduation she packed her bags for two years and traveled across the United States as a sorority consultant. Shannon landed in the Midwest in 2010 to get her Master's degree in Higher Education from the University of Michigan.
Jordan Borchert
Assistant Director FSL and Interfraternity Council Advisor
Jordan graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master's in Higher Education in Student Affairs from Northern Michigan University. Jordan, came back home to the state of Michigan in 2023 after 6 years working with Fraternity and Sorority Life at Middle Tennessee State University and at the University of Maryland.
Rodney Coleman-Robinson
Born and raised in Detroit and a graduate of Western Michigan University. Rodney Coleman-Robinson is a connector, advocate, and community-builder in higher education. Rodney has professional experience supporting MGC, NPHC, IFC and Panhellenic.
Cheyenne Flaishans
Assistant Director of Community Standards & Educational Programs
Cheyenne earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Bowling Green State University and a Master's in College Student Personnel Services from Arkansas State University. With over 10 years of experience in higher education, she has dedicated her career to supporting and empowering Fraternity & Sorority communities.
Christine Kulka
Administrative Coordinator
In addition, to handling the day-to-day operations of the office, Chris assists the executive boards and chapters with navigating the campus as they plan events. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she spends her time away from the office with her husband, son and dog.
Dr. Rebecca Noell
Community Standards Education and Leadership Program Manager
Rebecca graduated from Grand Valley State University with her Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies, and a Master’s degree in Higher Education Student Affairs (HESA). She has a doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University as well as a graduate academic advising certification from Eastern Michigan.
Zari E. Mahoney-Johnson
Interim Advisor to Culturally-Based Fraternal Organizations
In addition to supporting our Culturally-based Fraternal Organizations, Zari E. Mahoney-Johnson currently serves as the Project Manager for Life-Changing Education, a two-year, university-wide initiative housed in the Marsal School of Education that examines how learning transforms lives. She leads program design, implementation, and evaluation across the initiative’s impact areas, ensuring all efforts remain equity-centered, student-focused, and aligned with the school’s mission. In this work, Zari partners with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community organizations to create transformative educational experiences and systems that remove barriers to success and extend the impact of learning beyond campus.
Cierra St. Amour
Health and Wellbeing Specialist
Cierra earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Communication from the University of Central Florida and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning from Boise State University, with an expected graduation in May 2026.
Graduate Interns
Haniyah Hakim
Marketing and Community Relations Graduate Intern
Haniyah Hakim is a recent graduate from Spelman College where she earned her B.A in art with a minor in interactive media. S
She’s an incoming student at the University of Michigan’s School of Information where she will be studying UX design/research. She is also a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. She is excited to join the Fraternity and Sorority Life office as a Marketing and Community Engagement Graduate Intern and build community while promoting the values of the FSL office and each individual FSL council.
Paulina Solis
Leadership Graduate Intern
Paulina graduated from the University of Iowa in May of 2022 with a degree in Social Justice and a minor in Latina/o/x Studies. At Iowa,she previously worked with various programs and offices that serve underrepresented students on campus and in the community. Through those experiences, she became passionate about higher education.
In her free time,she likes to create playlists on Spotify, go to the gym, try new restaurants, go fishing, travel, hike, and hang out with friends. She is an Iowa Hawkeye fan through and through and also enjoy watching Mexico’s national soccer team play.