Carmen was raised in Three Oaks, Michigan until fifth grade, then resettled in Grand Ledge, Michigan. She joined the CAPS staff as Executive Secretary to the Director on August 15, 2018. Carmen has been on campus since 1988, spending 24 years in Career Services and 6 years in Residence Education and Housing Services.
Carmen is a hospice volunteer and is also a wedding officiant. Her company name is Ceremonies by Carmen.