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 the manager of academic development who joined the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) in January 2020. Becky leads the instructional design team within the center and... 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
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
Program Director, Administration and Finance, UMBElisa Medina serves as a project administrator for service excellence. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Bucknell University and a master’s in social work from the U... 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 the manager of professional development and education, with over 20 years of experience in higher education. After teaching Spanish at American University, she held instructional desi... 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
Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, UMBDr. Jenny Owens was named the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Vice Provost of Academic Affairs in April 2024. She previously served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Profe... 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
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
Douglas Dows, MS
Instructional DesignerEmail: ddows@umaryland.edu
Douglas Dows is an instructional designer and educator with over a decade of experience creating engaging, accessible, and inclusive learning experiences. With a Master’s degree in Instructio... 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 the Office of Employee and Organizational Success, Administration & FinanceNicole K. Palmore is the executive director of the Office of Employee and Organizational Success, Administration & Finance (UMB). Prior to this role, she was the director of diversity, inclusio... Read More
Nivedita Hegdekar
PhD Candidate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program, Graduate SchoolUniversity Student Government Association President
Niya Werts, PHD, MIS, MS, EHS, LMT
Associate Dean and 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. Neeraja Murali
Vice President, School of MedicineFaculty Senate 2023-2026
Email: nmurali@som.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
Assistant Professor
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
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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