Chris Wierenga

Career Development Systems Coordinator

Chris has an extensive background in both personnel and process management, in both private industry and higher education settings. He earned his bachelor’s in Psychology from MSU in 2004, prior to being commissioned as an Air Force officer. Chris returned to MSU in 2014, earning a graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, along with a master’s in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education. Having spent time as a caregiver in an adult foster home during college, Chris developed an appreciation for the direct care worker population. With 15 years of leadership experience, he is looking forward to helping IMPART Alliance do its part to strengthen the DCW workforce in order to ensure access to high quality care throughout the state.