Director, Bruce D. Martin
Contact: bmartin@ecir.org
Dr. Bruce D. Martin, Executive Director, earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has served as a chaplain at Eastern Mennonite University and at Penn State University. He is currently an adjunct instructor in Ojibwe studies for the Interinstitutional Consortium for Indigenous Knowledge (ICIK) at Penn State University.
Growing up among the Anishinaabe people of northern Minnesota taught me to respect cultures and to appreciate diversity. This passion for difference has been invaluable in developing residential and educational programs for international students and visiting scholars at the University of Michigan.
Administrative Coordinator, Kay Penix
Contact: kpenix@ecir.org
Kay Penix began her work at ECIR in 2002. Born in Ann Arbor, her most recent previous work was in the office of the Dean of the U-M Business School. Her responsibilities at ECIR include: administering the office, bookkeeping and finances, communications, and property supervision. Kay is the mother of two adult daughters and one granddaughter.
Residence Life Manager, Rosana Lee
Contact: rlee@ecir.org
Rosana Lee has a Masters degree in Social Work with a concentration in Management of Human Services, Communities and Social Systems with a minor in Social Policy and Evaluation from the University of Michigan. While completing her degree, she worked for the ECIR as the Social Work Intern. Her professional experience includes teaching English as a Foreign Language in Korea, interning at a Day Care Center for Refugees in Costa Rica, working as an accountant in Los Angeles, CA, presenting Health Insurance information for International Students and Visiting Scholars for the International Center at the University of Michigan, and co-facilitating the Intercultural Leadership Seminar.
I was born in Argentina to Korean parents. After living for twenty years in Argentina, for five in Los Angeles, and for two in Korea, I came to Michigan to study social work. Due to my unique experience living, studying and working in three different countries, I feel strongly about immigration, social identity, and education. I believe that the ECIR is a perfect environment to cultivate my passions and grow not only as a professional but also as an individual.
Property/ Building Maintenance Manager, Mark Pilarski
Contact: mpilarski@ecir.org
Mark’s responsibilities are for maintenance and repair work in our building. He was born in Detroit, MI, and formerly worked as a carpentry contractor and for quality inspection. He currently lives in Ypsilanti, MI with his wife and their pets. He is a lifelong sports fan, and he roots for the University of Michigan football team. He likes traveling, hunting, fishing, and meeting new people. He is deaf and fluent in American Sign Language.
I think ECIR is a great place to meet people from other countries and where one can find other ways to communicate.
Custodian & Groundskeeper, Stoney Griffin
Stonewall “Stoney” Griffin joined the ECIR staff in June, 2006. Born in Montrose, Arkansas, he is a retired Chrysler engineer. Stoney is responsible at ECIR for the general upkeep of the common areas of our building and beautification of the grounds. He upholds the Center’s mission to spread peace, good will and understanding. Stoney enjoys his grandchildren, travel, being active in his church, and is a volunteer with the U.S. Coast Guard.
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