Critical Lifelines

Portraits & Stories of Direct Care Workers

Photograph of Kevin Kitchel

Kevin Kitchel, RN, Lansing, MI

- Critical Lifelines
Kevin Kitchel, RN, Lansing, MI studied for a career in music recording, did computer work for Linex Systems, and worked for the Michigan Senate but didn’t feel passionate about any of it. His girlfriend, a nurse, inspired him to go back to school and he…
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“Critical Lifelines” is made possible by a grant from: The Archie Green Fellowship at the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20540-4610 and with funding from: The Michigan Health Endowment Fund, 7927 Nemco Way, Brighton, MI 48116

Critical Lifelines Personnel:

  • Dr. Clare Luz, Principal Investigator (PI), Director: Age Alive & IMPART Alliance, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Dr. Marsha MacDowell, Co-PI; Curator of Folk Arts, MSU Museum; Professor, Department of Art and Art History
  • Khalid Ibrahim, Co-PI, Photographer; Clinical Research Informatics Technologist, MSU Biomedical Research Informatics Core/Clinical and Translational Sciences and Eat Pomegranate Photography www.eatpomegranate.com
  • Katherine Hanson, Special Projects Coordinator, IMPART Alliance, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine