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
Cindy Rivers
Cindy Rivers has worked at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland for nearly 40 years. She began her career as an event planner for the annual Shock Trauma Gala before... Read More
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
Federica Marini
Federica Marini is a medical doctor from Milan, Italy. She graduated in Medicine in 2018 from the University of Rome Tor Vergata with the goal of pursuing a career in the clinical management of com... Read More
Fernanda Marques
Fernanda Marques is a surgery resident from São Paulo, Brazil. She graduated in Medicine four years ago from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo. Currently, she is in the ... 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
Giada Panagini
Giada Panagini is from Milan, Italy and attended medical school in Florence before starting residency in General Surgery in Milan. Currently, she is attending her last year as a resident at the Tra... Read More
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
Isadora Frick de la Maza
Isadora Frick de la Maza is a Medical Doctor who graduated from the Université Catholique de Louvain in Brussels, Belgium. She is in her last year as a resident in General Surgery, currently... Read More
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
Luiz Fernando de Carvalho Scaglione
Luiz Fernando de Carvalho Scaglione was born in Chicago, Illinois, but both his parents are from Brazil and he moved there at eight-years-old. He attended the Facludade de Ciências da Sa&uacu... Read More
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
Marcelo Ribeiro, Jr., MD, MSc, PhD, FACS, FISS, MAMSE, ACC(Hon)
Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of MedicineDirector of International Outreach Initiative – R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Adjunct Professor of Surgery – United Arab Emirates University – UAE
Professor of Surgery – Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo – Campus Sorocaba - Brazil
Chairman of the Education Committee of The Panamerican Trauma Society
Associate Member of the Academy of Master Surgeons Educators Dr. Ribeiro holds a degree in Medical Sciences from PUC de SOROCABA (1992), a Master's degree (1997) and a Doctorate (2000) in Operative... Read More
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
Faculty Senate 2022-2025
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
Associate Professor
Raphael Meier, MD, PhD
Professor, School of MedicineVice Chair of Education
Program Director, General Surgery Residency
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 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
Dr. Shailvi Gupta
Shailvi Gupta, MD MPH FACS, is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Shock Trauma Center's Program in Trauma. Her secondary appointment is with the Dep... Read More
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
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
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
Dr. Thomas Scalea
Dr. Thomas Scalea received his Medical Degree from the Medical College of Virginia and after a surgery residency in Syracuse, Dr. Scalea completed a trauma and critical care fellowship at New York ... 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
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