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Grissom joins admissions and records team

Charlei Grissom
Charlei Grissom, Office Support Specialist

Charlei Grissom joined the iSchool on April 14 as an office support specialist. In her new role, she will provide administrative support to the admissions and records team.

Prior to joining the School, Grissom served as an operations training specialist at FedEx Ground, where she focused on developing talent and enhancing operations. She proudly served in the United States Army for eleven years, starting as a motor transport operator and later reclassifying as an automated logistical specialist. During her military service, Grissom earned an associate degree in medical insurance billing and coding from the Allen School of Health Science. She is currently working on her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix. 

"Joining the iSchool is all about embracing new perspectives and learning opportunities," she said. "I’m excited to contribute to my team and make a positive impact."

In her free time, Grissom enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, and writing short poems.

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