Biography
Dan oversees the Simpkins Family COMPASS Program, which connects engineering undergraduates with alumni in course-structured mentorships aimed at helping students make strategic decisions about their undergraduate education. A native of Ann Arbor, Dan holds a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from the University of Michigan and an MFA in Creative Writing from Western Michigan University. He worked extensively in academic publishing before embarking upon a teaching career spanning all ages from early elementary to university students.
Dan believes leadership can occur at all levels of an organization and that deep awareness of personal values strengthens a person’s ability to lead.