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John Golaszewski has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. John began their career in 1977 at the State of Michigan, where they worked in the Enforcement Bureau, managing staff and conducting investigations on high-profile civil rights cases. During their time there, they also presented trainings and speeches on civil rights issues to a wide range of stakeholders.

In 2003, Golaszewski joined Ferris State University as an adjunct faculty member, where they taught until 2009. John then moved on to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, where they worked as a Community Relations Coordinator from 2004 to 2010.

In 2011, Golaszewski became the Director of Business & Community Affairs at the State of Michigan, Department of Civil Rights. In this role, they led various initiatives, including the Statewide Leadership Collaborative, the Business Contractor Review and Mediation Units, and the MDCR Statewide Bullying Prevention Collaborative.

In 2017, Golaszewski joined Grand Valley State University as an Adjunct Faculty Member, a position they held until 2019. In the same year, they also became involved with the City of Holland, serving on the Police Community Relations Commission.

Additionally, Golaszewski has served as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Davenport University since 2019 and as a Board Member at UMCH-United Methodist Community House since the same year.

Throughout their career, Golaszewski has demonstrated a commitment to civil rights, education, and community service. Their work experience showcases their expertise in leadership, teaching, and building collaborative relationships.

John Golaszewski pursued their education in a chronological manner. John began by attending the University of Michigan from 1971 to 1973, where they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. John also took up minors in Sociology and Economics during this period. Later on, from 1996 to 1999, John enrolled in Wayne State University, where they obtained their Masters of Arts degree in Dispute Resolution.