Lillian R. Brooks

Lillian R. Brooks, PhD, MBA, currently serves as an Academic Specialist at Michigan State University, focusing on undergraduate academic services and advising for the Eli Broad College of Business and the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. With substantial experience in higher education, Lillian has held various roles including Adjunct Faculty at Lansing Community College, where responsibilities included strategic planning and course development for the College and Career Readiness project, and Assistant Director at Western Michigan University, where Lillian facilitated enrollment activities and built collaborations within the academic and business communities. Lillian's teaching background includes positions at Wayne State University and Siena Heights University, and a project coordination role at Michigan State University College of Education, concentrating on enhancing graduate school transitions for international students. Lillian holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University, an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a BSBA from Georgetown University.