Meet Our Team

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As OCEL's Outreach and Engagement Manager, Ms. Manley oversees the office’s day-to-day operations and programming. This includes implementation of the strategic plan, collaborating with campus and community partners, and general supervision of office staff. In addition, she is responsible for incorporating restorative practices within the office’s policies and procedures while also providing training, when necessary, in accordance with industry best practices.

A graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Ms. Manley completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science prior to graduating with a Master of Public Policy with a focus in Justice Reform in 2018. During her time as an undergraduate, Ms. Manley was recognized as a Campus Difference Maker. Prior to her role as Assistant Director, Ms. Manley worked as a Program Coordinator at OMI [OCEL], having first joined the office in 2011 as a VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America), serving for two years in that role. As one of four authors that resulted in successfully earning the campus Carnegie Community Engagement Classification in 2015, she truly has helped develop OCEL into what it is today.

Ms. Manley was elected to the board of the Youth Justice Fund in 2020. She is very active in her community with a variety of safety initiatives, the local block club, and community center. One of her passions is advancing Restorative Practices throughout the region- a passion in both her personal and professional life.

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Elspeth joined us in August 2022 and supports the programmatic and administrative needs of OCEL. Ms. Muzzin currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations and Policy with a focus on Peace and Justice Studies. She also received her macro Master of Social Work degree from Wayne State University.

Currently pursuing licensure, Ms. Muzzin will eventually expand OCEL’s capacity to host and supervise social work students, deepening the office's field placement partnership with the UM-School of Social Work.

Racial justice and dialogue are some of Ms. Muzzin’s biggest passions. University of Michigan’s Summer Youth Dialogues and the International Baccalaureate Dialogues on Diversity were particularly formative for her. She has been a volunteer facilitator for Bridge Builders anti-racism camp in New Era, Michigan since 2019. Ms. Muzzin was a student participant in the program herself in 2013 and is eager to help the program grow and evolve.

As a proud third-generation Detroiter, you’ll find Ms. Muzzin at Eastern Market, Pure Barre, or Dyno Detroit. When she is not at the office, Ms. Muzzin loves to cook, read, and care for her numerous plants at home. Ms. Muzzin is excited to incorporate her deep beliefs in grassroots, abundance, and strengths-based mindsets into the amazing work that OCEL does.

Gokulnath Anand is pursuing a Master's in Data Science with a specialization in Computational Intelligence at the University of Michigan – Dearborn and works as a Research Data Assistant at the Office of Community-Engaged Learning. He earned his Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Manipal University of Jaipur and has experience as a Data Engineer at ZiMetrics in Pune, India. 

As OCEL’s Research Data Assistant, Mr. Anand assists the team to fulfill their mission by setting up and managing database systems with Collaboratory, a database software that is built to assist institutions align university’s efforts to address key community priorities. This includes collecting engagement data across campus and community, setting up efficient data pipelines to store the collected data on Collaboratory, and discovering interesting patterns in the data. In addition, he is responsible for maintaining health of the data systems in line with industry standards.

Beyond his professional work, Mr. Anand is committed to community service, volunteering at a Dearborn food pantry. He enjoys reading, pencil sketching, and traveling, reflecting his passion for learning and creativity. An enthusiast of movies, anime, and Formula 1 racing, he loves discussing these topics. Additionally, his interest in collecting unusual and rare items showcases his curiosity and appreciation for diversity.

Gokulnath Anand combines his technical expertise and analytical skills with a rich tapestry of interests, aiming to contribute significantly to a data analyst role while pursuing personal growth and community involvement.