Rebecca Noell

Rebecca Noell is a higher education professional and leadership development practitioner dedicated to advancing student success, organizational leadership, and community engagement. Rebecca serves as the Community Standards Education and Leadership Program Manager for Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Michigan, where she leads strategic initiatives designed to cultivate leadership, accountability, and belonging across the university’s diverse fraternity and sorority community. 

Rebecca’s professional experience spans student affairs, alumni engagement, and wellness education. She has held roles with the University of Michigan Alumni Association, the University of Michigan Dean of Students Office, and Eastern Michigan University, where her work focused on leadership education, critical incident response, and holistic student development. Throughout her career, Rebecca has maintained a strong commitment to women’s leadership development and values-based community building, helping students develop the skills and confidence needed to lead with purpose. 

In addition to her work in higher education, Rebecca is an active civic leader. She currently serves as President of the Junior League of Ann Arbor, MI, guiding the organization’s strategy, membership engagement, and community partnerships. Her leadership within the League has included serving as Fund Development Vice President (2022–2023), Internal Vice President (2023–2024), President-Elect (2023–2024), and President (2024–present). Rebecca also contributes her expertise to several professional and volunteer organizations, including the National Panhellenic Conference, the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASPA), the Grand Valley State University Alumni Association, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, and Alpha Sigma Alpha. 

Rebecca’s leadership and service have earned significant recognition, including the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Woman of Distinction Award (2024) and the Panhellenic Woman of the Year Award (2025) from the Detroit Alumnae Panhellenic Association. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership at Pepperdine University, where her research explores women in leadership, imposter syndrome, burnout, and the role of connection and networking in professional growth. 

Rebecca earned her bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University, as well as a master’s degree and graduate certification from Eastern Michigan University. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with her American Staffordshire terrier, Wilbur, and enjoys reading, writing leadership curriculum, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.