2013-2014 USGA Executive Board

Justin Taylor

Justin Taylor
Email:umb.usga.president@gmail.com
USGA President, Graduate School

Justin is a fifth-year PhD candidate in the Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Program in the Graduate School. His current research focuses on SARS-Coronavirus and MERS-Coronavirus pathogenesis and his primary interest is in emerging infections disease and biodefense research. Justin received his undergraduate degree from University of Colorado-Boulder and enjoys biking and skiing in his free time

Matt Goodrich

Matt Goodrich
Email: umb.usga.vicepresident@gmail.com
USGA Vice President, School of Dentistry

Matt is a third-year student in the School of Dentistry. Originally from Southern Pines, N.C., he graduated from Wingate University with an undergraduate degree in biology in 2011. Matt has been a member of the USGA Senate since 2011 and looks forward to serving the campus during the 2013-2014 academic year.

Laura Bozzi

Laura Bozzi
Email: umb.usga.programming@gmail.com
USGA Programming Coordinator, Graduate School

Laura is a second-year master's student in Epidemiology and Human Genetics program of the Graduate School. Originally from New Jersey, she received her BS in Biological Sciences from the University of Connecticut in 2012. Laura is also a member of the Graduate School Association and is happy to be serving on the USGA.

Jillian Chavis

Jillian Chavis
Email: umb.usga.treasurer@gmail.com
USGA Treasurer, Francis King Carey School of Law

 Jillian is a second-year law student. She graduated with her BS in accounting and BA in history from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2012. She looks forward to serving during the 2013-2014 school year!

Kim Solovy

Kimberly Solovy
Email: umb.usga.parliamentarian@gmail.com
USGA Parliamentarian, School of Social Work

Kimberly is a MSW candidate pursuing a concentration in management with a specialization in community development, and is a Platinum Award recipient for the President’s Student Leadership Institute. Prior to attending UMB, she worked for Fortune 50 companies, community nonprofit organizations, and prestigious universities. Currently, she is the International Response Disaster Research Intern at the American Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, D.C. Kimberly holds a BA in psychology from the University of Central Florida, and has studied in London and Greece. In her free time, she enjoys surfing, soccer, art, and photography. During 2012-2013, Kimberly was the USGA Primary Senator for UMSSW, Secretary of the Financial Social Work Initiative Steering Committee, and sat on several committees and work groups. Kimberly looks forward to serving as the USGA Parliamentarian on the USGA Executive Board, and as the USMSC UMB Representative, for the 2013-2014 academic year! 

Joe Hargadon

Joe Hargadon
Email: umb.usga.secretary@gmail.com
USGA Secretary, School of Social Work

Joe is a second-year graduate student in the School of Social Work. His field work has focused on Forensic Social Work with placements at Spring Grove Psychiatric Hospital and the Baltimore City Circuit Court. He graduated from UMBC in 2006 with a degree in Psychology. Joe was born in Baltimore and has lived in Delaware, Ohio and Michigan during the course of his life. He currently works as a fitness specialist at URecFit and enjoys helping his fellow students maintain a healthy lifestyle. His interests include the local social sports community, distance running, and working to fight injustice and oppression.

Spencer Todd

Spencer Todd
Email: umb.usga.webmaster@gmail.com
USGA Webmaster, Graduate School

Spencer is a third-year graduate student in the Toxicology program at the Graduate School. His research focuses on organophosphorous pesticides and how they affect  neurobiology and physiology. He graduated from College of Charleston in South Carolina in 2011 with a dual degree in biochemistry and chemistry. Spencer was born in Annapolis and is passionate about the Chesapeake Bay, sailing, surfing, music, and soccer. Spencer is also a member of the Graduate Student Association.

Cyndi Rice
USGA Advisor, Director of Student Development & Leadership
Email: crice@umaryland.edu
Phone: 410-706-7117

The USGA Executive Board is composed of the organization's seven elected officers who are elected each May to serve for one year. The Executive Board serves as the primary body that guides and leads the organization's activities. It meets regularly prior to each Senate meeting.

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