MSU Extension Kent County Extension Office

Stewart Givens is a coach, educator, and facilitator who is passionate about helping people grow as leaders and teammates. With more than 15 years of experience in collegiate athletics, he has spent much of his career building strong, connected teams. Today, Stew focuses on leadership development through experiential learning that encourages honest communication, trust, and shared accountability within teams. He enjoys helping groups build strong relationships, work through challenges together, and align around common goals. Stew holds a degree in Education from Oakland University and is committed to creating learning environments where people feel comfortable engaging, reflecting, and growing as leaders. Stew currently lives in Grand Rapids with his wife and two children.