People

Alex Likowski
Assistant Vice President of Communications
Phone: 410-706-3801
Email: alikowski@umaryland.edu
Cellphone: 410-292-3925 Read More

Dr. Amir Chamsaz
Managing Director, Web Development and Interactive Media
Phone: 410-706-3802
Email: achamsaz@umaryland.edu


Adrianne Arthur
Executive Director and Assistant Vice Provost for MPower Initiatives
Phone: 410-706-5279
Email: aarthur@umaryland.edu

Alexa Mayo, MLIS, AHIP
Assistant Dean for Research and Information Services, Health Sciences and Human Services LibraryEmail: amayo@hshsl.umaryland.edu



Alison Watkins, PhD, JD, MS
Assistant Vice PresidentUMB Conflict of Interest Officer
Phone: 410-706-1266
Email: athom001@umaryland.edu



Arif Hussain, MD
ProfessorCo-Leader, Hormone Responsive Cancers Program, University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ashley Valis, MSW
Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement, Office of Community Engagement
Barbara Gontrum, JD, MLS
Professor Emerita, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of LawEmail: bgontrum@law.umaryland.edu

Becky Menendez, MA, MEd
Academic Development Manager
Phone: 410-706-0761
Email: bmenendez@umaryland.edu
Becky Menendez is a senior instructional designer and educational technologist who joined the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning in January 2020 as an academic innovation specialist. She hold... Read More


Bill Joyner, JD, MSW
Assistant Vice President, Community Engagement and Partnerships
Phone: 410-706-7823
Email: wjoyner@umaryland.edu
Bill Joyner became the University of Maryland, Baltimore's (UMB) assistant vice president for community engagement in August 2022, tasked with leading the University’s Office of Community Eng... Read More

Bill Joyner, JD, MSW
Assistant Vice President, Office of Community EngagementEmail: wjoyner@umaryland.edu

Bimbola Akintade, PhD, MBA, MHA, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP
Associate Professor, Department of Organizational Systems and Adult HealthAssociate Dean, Master of Science in Nursing Program, School of Nursing



Brittany Hopkins, MS
Instructional Designer
Chardai Stokes, MS
Academic Innovation AnalystEmail: chardai.stokes@umaryland.edu
Chardai Stokes is an academic innovation analyst who joined the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning in 2022. She has worked in higher education since earning her undergraduate degree in 2014. ... Read More

Charles Schelle
Lead Media and Public Relations Specialist and Lead Social Media Specialist
Phone: 443-717-2591
Email: cschelle@umaryland.edu

Cherita Adams, MBA, MS
Assistant Dean for Administration and Strategic Initiatives, School of Social Work
Christina Cestone, PhD
Assistant Vice Provost, Faculty AffairsAssociate Professor, Health Professions Education
Phone: 410-706-2638
Email: ccestone@umaryland.edu

Christina Fenwick
Specialist, Dean’s Office, School of Social WorkStaff Senate Vice President

Courtney Resnick, EdD
Special Assistant to the Dean, School of Dentistry
Crystal Edwards, JD, MA
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at Maryland Carey LawCrystal Edwards, JD, MA currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at Maryland Carey Law. Dean Edwards has successfully served in various roles at the law school, including d... Read More

Dan Walker
Web Content Strategist and Web Developer, Interactive MediaEmail: drwalker@umaryland.edu


Danielle Brown
Executive Director, Sponsored Programs Administration, Office of Research and Development


Dawn Rhodes, DBA, MBA
Chief Business and Finance Officer and Vice President, Office of Administration and Finance
Dennis Paffrath, MBA
Associate Vice President for ResearchAssistant Vice President, Sponsored Programs Administration

Diane Faranetta
Associate Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Diane Forbes Berthoud, PhD, MA
Vice President and Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion OfficerOffice of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Email: dforbes@umaryland.edu

Donna Parker, MD
Associate Professor, Department of MedicineSenior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, School of Medicine

E. John McKee, MA
Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving and Philanthropy, Office of Philanthropy
Elisa Medina, MSW, ACC
Project Administrator for Service Excellence in Human Resource ServicesElisa Medina serves as a project administrator for service excellence in Human Resource Services (HRS) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). She holds a bachelor’s degree in e... Read More

Emily Bleiweis
Senior Media and Public Relations Specialist
Phone: 443-615-5810
Email: ebleiweis@umaryland.edu


Emily Smith
PhD Student, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Program, Graduate SchoolGraduate Student Association President

Eric Belt, EdD
Senior Academic Innovation SpecialistEmail: eric.belt@umaryland.edu
Eric Belt, EdD, is a senior academic innovation specialist and researcher in the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). He conducts educational res... Read More



Erin Hagar, MA, MFA
Manager, Professional Development and Education
Phone: 410-706-4591
Email: ehagar@umaryland.edu
Erin Hagar is a senior instructional designer who has worked in higher education for over 20 years. After teaching Spanish at American University, she held instructional design positions at the Wor... Read More



Flavius Lilly, PhD, MA, MPH
Vice Dean, Graduate SchoolVice Provost, Academic and Student Affairs

Geoffrey Greif, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C
Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland School of Social WorkEmail: ggreif@ssw.umaryland.edu

Gregory A. Brightbill, EdD, MBA, MEd
Director of Student Affairs, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of LawPast President, Staff Senate

Gregory C. Spengler, MPA
Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Office of the ProvostMSCHE Accreditation Liaison Officer
Email: gspengler@umaryland.edu

Hope McGovern
Assistant Director, Marketing and Brand Management
Phone: 410-706-4441
Email: hmcgovern@umaryland.edu

Dr. Hwan Hee Park
Faculty Senate 2023-2026
Ifeatu U. Menakaya
PharmD Student, Doctor of Pharmacy Program, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Jacqueline Sullivan
MS Student, Physician Assistant Program, University of Maryland Graduate School
James B. Kaper, PhD
Vice Dean for Academic AffairsJames and Carolyn Frenkil Distinguished Dean’s Professor and Chair
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Email: jkaper@som.umaryland.edu

James Marrow
Faculty Senate 2024-2027
Jana Goodwin, PhD, RN, CNE
Chair of the UMSON Program at the Universities at Shady Grove.Jana Goodwin, PhD, RN, CNE, began her journey at the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) in 2001 as a clinical instructor. Over the years, she's taken on various roles, notably as the ... Read More






Jennifer Litchman
Chief External Relations Officer and Senior Vice President
Phone: 410-706-3477
Email: jlitchman@umaryland.edu
Jennifer Litchman is the chief external relations officer and senior vice president at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sou... Read More

Jenny Owens, ScD, MS
Assistant Dean and Associate Professor in the School of Graduate StudiesExecutive Director of the "the Grid" at UMB
Dr. Jenny Owens serves as an Assistant Dean and Associate Professor in the School of Graduate Studies, as well as the Executive Director of the "the Grid" at UMB. She teaches courses in the M... Read More

Jenny Owens, ScD, MS
Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Strategic InitiativesExecutive Director, Graduate Research Innovation District (The Grid)
Associate Professor, University of Maryland Graduate School
Email: jowens@umaryland.edu

Jill Frankenfield, MSL, MS
Associate Vice President, Sponsored Programs Administration
Jim Reynolds, MBA
Assistant Vice President, Fiscal and Academic Affairs
Phone: 410-706-0485
Email: jreynolds@umaryland.edu

Joanne Morrison
Senior Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Phone: 410-706-4440
Email: joanne.morrison@umaryland.edu

Jon Kucskar, JD
Special Assistant to the President and Assistant Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management, President’s Office
Jonah Penne
Web Developer and Designer, Interactive Media
Phone: 410-706-0914
Email: jpenne@umaryland.edu

Joshua Abzug, MD
Past President, School of MedicineFaculty Senate 2019- 2025
Email: jabzug@umoa.umm.edu


Judy L. Postmus, PhD, ACSW
Dean, School of Social Work
Julie Bower
Director of Design Services, Communications and Public Affairs
Phone: 410-706-7810
Email: jbowe001@umaryland.edu

Justin Codd
Faculty Senate 2024-2025
Karen D. Matthews, DM, MPA
Director, Strategic Planning and Assessment, Office of the ProvostEmail: Karen.Matthews@umaryland.edu


Kashif M. Munir, MD
ProfessorMedical Director Of The University Of Maryland Center For Diabetes And Endrocrinology

Kate Noonan, PhD, MSEd
Assistant Dean for Student AffairsClinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dental Public Health, University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Email: knoonan@umaryland.edu


Kenneth Wong, PhD
Dean of the School of Graduate StudiesVice Provost for Graduate Education
Phone: 410-706-7767
Email: kenneth.wong@umaryland.edu

Kevin Donegan, MBA, FCCA
Assistant Vice President, Budget and Financial Analysis, Administration and FinanceEmail: kdonegan@umaryland.edu

Kevin Engler, MDE
Instructional Design SupportEmail: kengler@umaryland.edu
Kevin Engler is the academic development manager for the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. In collaboration with University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) faculty, he provides desig... Read More

Kevin Kelly, JD
Chief Government Affairs Officer and Vice President
Phone: 410-706-2535
Email: kkelly@umaryland.edu
Secondary Phone Number: 410-269-5087 Kevin P. Kelly has been chief government affairs officer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) since November 2014 and was promoted from associate vice... Read More

Kristi McGuire
Director of Marketing and Communications
Phone: 410-706-5768
Email: kristi.mcguire@umaryland.edu

Kristina Alayan, JD, MLIS
Associate Dean for Library & TechnologyKristina J. Alayan is the Associate Dean for Library & Technology. She oversees all aspects of library and technology operations and services through strategic and collaborative leadership to s... Read More

Laura Kozak
Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Associate Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs
Phone: 410-706-8138
Email: lkozak@umaryland.edu
Laura Kozak, MA, is chief marketing officer and senior associate vice president in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs (CPA) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. A hands-on, do-it-... Read More

Laura Kozak, MA
Senior Associate Vice President, Communications and Public AffairsEmail: lkozak@umaryland.edu

Laura Lee
Lead Media Relations Specialist
Phone: 410-706-0023
Email: laura.lee@umaryland.edu
Cell Phone: 410-382-9214 Read More


Leilani Uttenreither, MM
Assistant to the Provost and Executive Vice President, Office of the PresidentEmail: luttenreither@umaryland.edu

Lisa Lebovitz, JD
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Assessment, School of Pharmacy



Lynn Chen, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Organizational Systems and Adult HealthDirector of Evaluation, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Email: chen@umaryland.edu

M. J. Tooey, MLS, AHIP, FMLA
Associate Vice President, Academic AffairsExecutive Director, Health Sciences and Human Services Library

Mark D. Macek, DDS, DrPH, MS, FICD
Assistant Dean for Curriculum Innovation and ScholarshipProfessor, Department of Dental Public Health
Director, Office of Instructional Evaluation, University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Email: mmacek@umaryland.edu



Dr. Meghan Garstka
Faculty Senate 2024-2027

Michael Brown, MS
Assistant Vice President, Data Analytics and Reporting, Center for Information Technology ServicesEmail: michaelbrown@umaryland.edu

Michelle Baffuto
Assistant Director of Design Services
Phone: 410-706-2051
Email: mbaffuto@umaryland.edu

Michelle Pearce, PhD
Clinical Psychologist and Professor University of Maryland Graduate School
Phone: 410-706-6164
Email: michelle.pearce@umaryland.edu
Michelle Pearce is a professor at the University of Maryland Graduate School and a faculty liaison with the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. She directs the Integrative Health and Wellness... Read More

Dr. Michy Kelly
Faculty Senate 2023-2026
Minhaj Siddiqui, MD
ProfessorDirector of Robotic Surgery


Dr. Mitra Keshtkarjahromi
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Mohamed Labib, MD, CM

Mohamed Labib, MD, CM
Assistant Professor
Monica Maggiano
Director of Leadership Communications, Office of the PresidentEmail: mmaggiano@umaryland.edu

Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS
ProfessorDirector, Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program


Nancy Gordon
Executive Director of Protocol and Special Events
Phone: 410-706-2024
Email: ngordon@umaryland.edu

Nazanin Fouladi, MA
Associate Vice President, Facilities and Operations, Office of Administration and Finance

Nicole Palmore, MSW
Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Administration & FinanceNicole K. Palmore is the executive director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Administration & Finance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Prior to this role, she was the d... Read More

Nivedita Hegdekar
PhD Candidate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program, Graduate SchoolUniversity Student Government Association President

Niya Werts, PHD, MIS, MS, EHS, LMT
Graduate Program Director for the Masters of Science in Health Science at the School of Graduate Studies.She previously served as the Graduate Program Director for the Masters of Science of Health Science at Towson University. In her work in graduate and continuing education, Dr. Werts has served mult... Read More

Osamah Saeedi, MD
ProfessorDirector of Clinical Research
Director of the Glaucoma Division
Vice Chair for Academic Affairs


Patricia Scott
Assistant Vice President, Enrollment AdministrationUniversity Registrar
Phone: 410-706-7347
Email: patricia.scott@umaryland.edu

Patty Alvarez, PhD
Chief Student Affairs OfficerVice President of Student Affairs
Patty Alvarez, PhD, serves as the chief student affairs officer and vice president of student affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the S... Read More

Patty Alvarez, PhD, MS
Chief Student Affairs Officer and Vice President, Office of the ProvostEmail: palvarez@umaryland.edu

Peter Danchin, LLM, JSD
Jacob A. France Professor of LawAssociate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Francis King Carey School of Law


Peter H. Henderson, PhD, MPP
Senior Policy Advisor to the President, Office of the President
Peter Murray, PhD
Senior Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Center for Information Technology ServicesEmail: pmurray@umaryland.edu

Dr. Qoot Alkhubaizi, BSc, BChD, MFDRCS, Irel, MS, ABGD
Vice President, School of DentistryFaculty Senate 2022-2024
Email: qalkhubaizi@umaryland.edu


Raphael Meier, MD, PhD
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Raphael Meier, MD, PhD
Professor, School of MedicineVice Chair of Education
Program Director, General Surgery Residency

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Reyaz U. Haque, MD
Assistant Professor - MedicineMedical Director, CATH Lab - UMMC Midtown

Richard Dalby, PhD, BPharm
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland School of PharmacyEmail: rdalby@rx.umaryland.edu


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Saad Ahmed Malik, MBBS
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Saad Malik, MBBS
Assistant Professor
Saifa Poole
Assistant to the Senior Vice President
Phone: 410-706-7768
Email: saifa.poole@umaryland.edu

Sarah Khan, MBBS

Sarah Khan, MBBS
Assistant Professor
Sarasijhaa Desikan, MD
President, School of MedicineFaculty Senate 2019-2025
Email: sdesikan@som.umaryland.edu

Scott Bitner
Vice President for Finance and Auxiliary ServicesDeputy Chief Financial Officer



Shannon Tucker, PhD, MS, CPHIMS
Assistant Dean of Instructional Design and TechnologyAffiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Shannon Tucker, PHD, MS, CPHIMS, is the assistant dean of instructional design and technology and an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, where she superv... Read More

Sharon Gillooly
Senior Media Production SpecialistEmail: sgillooly@umaryland.edu
Sharon Gillooly leads media production for the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Her main focus is producing videos that support academic instruction. She also consults with stakeholders in... Read More


Sheryl Syme, RDH, MS
Associate Professor School of DentistrySheryl Syme, RDH, MS is an associate professor in the School of Dentistry. She currently teaches dental students in the division of periodontics. She has been a faculty member for 28 years at the S... Read More

Sol Roberts-Lieb, EdD
Faculty DirectorEmail: srobertslieb@umaryland.edu
Sol Roberts-Lieb is an accomplished professional who assumed the role of faculty director of the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Maryland, Baltimore on September 11, 2... Read More

Stacey M. Conrad, MBA
Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, University of Maryland School of NursingEmail: sconrad@umaryland.edu

Stephanie Suerth, MPA
Program Director, Accountability and Compliance Education and Outreach, Office of Accountability and Compliance.png)
Stephen Kavic, MD
ProfessorProgram Director, General Surgery Residency

Susan Antol, PhD, MS, RN
Assistant Professor, Partnerships, Professional Education, and Practice, University of Maryland School of NursingSenator, Faculty Senate
Email: antol@umaryland.edu

Susan Buskirk*, DM, MS, CCEP
Vice PresidentChief Accountability Officer, Office of Accountability and Compliance
Email: sbuskirk@umaryland.edu
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Syed Hassan, MD
Medical Director - University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute (UMROI)Chief - Shoulder and Elbow Program

Terry Rogers, PhD, MS
Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyAssociate Dean for Research Development and Administration, School of Medicine


Terry Shaw, MSW, MPH,
Secretary, School of Social Work,Faculty Senate 2019-2025
Email: TSHAW@ssw.umaryland.edu


Thelma B. Wright, M.D., J.D., MBA
Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of MedicineThelma B. Wright is an associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). A faculty member of UMSOM’s Department of Anesthesiology, she is also medical director of ... Read More



Vanessa Harrington, MS, SHRM-CP
Director of Security and Compliance, University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department
Victoria Meadows, MS
Assistant Director, Enterprise Risk Management Program, Office of the Provost


Wendy Shaia, EdD, MSW
Clinical Associate ProfessorExecutive Director, Social Work Community Outreach Service, School of Social Work

William T. Wood, JD
Assistant Treasurer, Board of Regents
Wuqaas Munir, MD
ProfessorAssociate Program Director for the Residency Program

Dr. Ze Wang
Faculty Senate 2022-2025
Andrew Stakem
Program Evaluation, Data Analytics and Accreditation SpecialistAndrew Stakem supports PALLA as the Program Evaluation, Data Analytics and Accreditation Specialist. He is responsible for coordinating and supporting the ongoing accreditation processes for PALLA ... Read More

Cara Felter, PT, PHD, DPT, MPH
Chief Learning OfficerCara Felter is the Chief Learning Officer for PALLA and an Associate Professor in the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). She earned a PhD in Health Professions Educatio... Read More

Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA
Professor of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes ResearchCherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, is a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy. She has been a faculty member for 22... Read More

Emilie Ludeman, MSLIS
Research, Education and Outreach Librarian, Health Sciences and Human Services LibraryEmilie Ludeman has worked as a Research and Education Librarian at the Health Sciences and Human Services Library since 2011. Her extensive experience includes expert literature searching, systemat... Read More

Gerald Kayingo, PHD, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA
Executive Director, PALLAAssistant Dean and Professor, School of Graduate Studies
Gerald Kayingo is the executive director of the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) and an assistant dean and professor at the graduate school at the University of Maryland.... Read More

Hyun-Jin Jun, PhD, MSW
Assistant Professor, School of Graduate StudiesHyun-Jin Jun is an Assistant Professor of the Health Professions Education (HPE) program at the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) an... Read More

James F. Cawley, MPH, PA-C, DHL (HON)
ProfessorScholar-in-Residence
James Cawley is Professor and Scholar-in-Residence in the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) in the Graduate School at the University of Maryland Baltimore. He is also Prof... Read More

Jamie King, MS, PA-C, DrPH(c)
Director of Strategic Partnerships and AdvocacyJamie King serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy for the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. A seasoned cli... Read More

Roisin Donegan, MS
Clinical Partnerships CoordinatorRoisin Donegan is the Clinical Partnerships Coordinator for the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) with the Graduate School at the University of Maryland. Roisin possesses ... Read More

Sarah Porter, PA-C
Research FellowSarah Porter, PA-C, graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Environmental Studies. She went on to earn her Masters of Physician Assista... Read More

Shani Fleming, PhD, MS, MPH, PA-C
Shani Fleming has devoted her career to promoting cultural competence and addressing social justice within the healthcare community. Dr. Fleming holds significant clinical experience as a Physician... Read More

Violet Kulo, EdD, MS, MA
Associate ProfessorHealth Professions Education PhD Program Director, School of Graduate Studies
Violet Kulo is the Health Professions Education PhD program director and an Associate Professor in the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies. Before coming to UMB, she worked at the Joh... Read More