THANK YOU to the many University of Maryland, Baltimore faculty and staff who have submitted their selfies, photos, and reasons why they are #ProudtoWorkHere.
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Becky Davis Assistant Director
The Center for Restorative Change, School of Social Work
“The expectation for continuous learning and growth … My amazing supervisor and team of leaders who care so deeply about the work we do … The mutual partnership we have with the community and West Baltimore residents … Supporting the next generation of mental health counselors, community advocates, and nonprofit leaders … I love Baltimore.”
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Dawn Flair Manager, Payroll and Human Resources
Department of Neurology, School of Medicine
"UMB is a great employer and does so much to help the citizens of Maryland. … UMB provides excellent patient care, especially the Department of Neurology. … UMB cares about its employees. … Our Department of Neurology is great to work for and we are a wonderful team!”
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Saleha Bharde Research Nurse
School of Medicine
“At the forefront of research … Love my supportive team … I know I am a part of something bigger and that my work affects people globally. … I love being on the campus where I graduated from nursing school.”
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Samantha Fuld Clinical Assistant Professor
School of Social Work
“Supportive colleagues … So many opportunities to collaborate … Dedicated student community … Support for innovation … Commitment to excellent teaching and learning experiences.”
Mojtaba Taheri Postdoctoral Fellow
School of Medicine
“UMB is innovative and full of discovery. … My mentor is way cool. … I love all my colleagues. … Every day is a new challenge. … I love the diversity that I see at UMB.”
Christopher Rhodovi Senior Program and Administrative Support Specialist
School of Medicine
“Working with outstanding colleagues working to advance the mission of the University … Demonstrating our commitment to advancing the human condition in Baltimore, Maryland, and beyond. … I am supported by our core values, which in turn helps me to live the core values with and for others. … Part of a community of people trying to make the world a better place … Engaged in a work environment where we work to answer big questions through thoughtful actions and risks.”
Lisa Vuolo, Director, Annual Giving
Office of Philanthropy, UMB
“I am proud to work at a place that values community, family, and education. We are making a difference!”
Sarah Hokenmaier, Director of Operations
Department of Family and Community Health, School of Nursing
“I'm proud to work for an organization that lives by its mission to improve the human condition and serve the public good.”
Leilani Uttenreither, Assistant to the Dean
Graduate School
“I am proud to be associated with colleagues who share my values on the importance of public health, research, and scholarship, and equity and social justice. I am humbled and grateful for the examples of good leadership as demonstrated every day by our president and dean, who make UMB a great place to work!”
Roger Ward, Provost, Executive VP, and Dean, Graduate School
Office of the Provost, UMB
“I am proud to work here because as an institution, our faculty, staff, and students work diligently every single day to animate our mission: To improve the human condition.”
Kathleen Martin, Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
“I am such a proud faculty and alum! We are a strong team working hard to provide our students with the best education, especially during these trying times.”
Joyce Rafferty, Research Associate
School of Medicine
“Our lab's fruitflies [Drosophila] are super proud to work at UMB because they actively contribute to our global fight against COVID-19.”
Katie Walsh, Director of Major Gifts
Office of Philanthropy, UMB
“Great teamwork; exceptional faculty, staff, and researchers; wonderful students, alumni, and friends.”
Niharika Khanna, Professor
Department of Family and Community Medicine, School of Medicine
“I am proud to work with an outstanding group of committed individuals who are at the forefront of the coronavirus pandemic!”
Cynthia Sikorski, Director of Alumni Relations
School of Nursing
“UMB's mission to improve the human condition and serve the public good of Maryland and society at-large through education, research, clinical care, and service resonates with me personally and professionally. I am proud that I work at a university that is dedicated to this noble cause and one that is involved in important initiatives to make a difference at all levels of the institution. I am especially proud of the Community Engagement Center, the CURE Scholars Program, and countless other worthy programs at each of the schools to impact our entire community, on campus, in West Baltimore and beyond, and to provide resources, services, education, and assistance to change lives for generations to come.”
Lori McKay, Institute Administrator
Institute of Genome Sciences, School of Medicine
“The Institute of Genome Sciences helped to set up a COVID-19 testing lab, and we are happy to help groups such as colleges and nursing homes use testing to mitigate the spread of COVID among their students and patients. The University has supported this important community effort.”
Shereece Singleton, Office Manager
School of Medicine
“I’m proud to be a member of the School of Medicine community. The research that my group does will hopefully produce a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus. As an administrative professional, I’m truly proud to do my part as the office manager — not to mention I have a nice view of my city while working.”
Giordana Segneri, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
School of Nursing
“I have never been prouder to work at UMB than I am now, during COVID-19, when the entire University community has come together to do its part to support public health and to support the individuals that compose the community, through UMB’s family-first philosophy.”
Giovannino Silvestri, Research Associate
School of Medicine
“Research is a huge part of my life. I adore the work I do at UMB and know I’m happiest when my research skills are being put to good use in solving real-world problems for patients. Proud to be part of the UMB family.”
Ranyah Almardawi, Clinical Research Specialist
Department of Radiology, School of Medicine
“It’s been almost five years since I relocated from Virginia to Maryland to join the University of Maryland, Baltimore family. It has truly been the best career decision I have made. I like to be here for many reasons. I was impressed with the leaders I met during five years, and I have been working with good people. I am very proud to have such an amazing place to work and help each other and learn from each other.”
Nicole Turner, Administrative Coordinator
School of Dentistry
“I enjoy working at UMB because we have some wonderful and exciting people who work here. There is a sense of community and commitment. UMB also cares about work-life balance and offers multiple programs to help employees in their everyday life.”
Josiah Owoyemi, Assistant Lab Technician
Department of Physiology, School of Medicine
“I’m proud to work here because this is a place that gives room for diversity. Also, my workplace has a lot of intelligent and dedicated people who influence my skills.”
Michele Beaulieu, Clinical Instructor
School of Social Work
“Great people are doing great things to make the world a more just and healthy place for all!”
Justin Hanna, Facilities and Events Specialist
School of Social Work
“I am proud to work at UMB because I have the opportunity to partner with other professionals in bettering society.”
Vineet Dhar, Professor and Chair
Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry
“The positive work culture at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry allows me an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the field of dentistry!”
Diane Kaufman, General Associate/Program Manager
School of Pharmacy
“I have been working on campus since Oct. 18, 1971. I retired in 2012, but am still working part-time. Working for UMB has been challenging [in a good way] and rewarding. The lessons learned have been numerous. I have worked with wonderful faculty and staff over the years and have appreciated leadership's willingness to listen/ask for feedback. I was fortunate to be able to help launch the organ procurement/perfusion center for renal transplants and worked with legal and HR personnel to create our Staff Senate. There have been many changes to the administration and its infrastructure over the years. There has never been a time that I dreaded coming to work. I've always been proud to participate. UMB strives to improve.”
Alfred Guy, Training Specialist
School of Social Work
“The University of Maryland, Baltimore has shown itself to be supportive of, empathetic toward, and concerned with the safety, health, and well-being of people.”
Shenq Huey Wong, Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Medicine
“I’m grateful to join UMB and work on meaningful research projects. #ProudtoWorkHere and proud to be a part of the UMB community.”
Mark Reynolds, Dean and Professor
School of Dentistry
“UMB is an extraordinary community of remarkable people working together to improve human health and well-being.”
Josh Hiscock, Executive Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations
School of Dentistry
“I am proud of the work our faculty and students do to improve the lives of members of the community in their quest to change the world!”
Nicole Nash, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
School of Dentistry
“I’m proud to work here because of all the talented alumni I encounter. Our alumni and the differences they are making in their communities make me proud to work for UMB!”
Stacey Conrad, Executive Director of Development
School of Nursing
“Not only is UMSON one of the best nursing schools in the nation, it’s also an amazing workplace focused on excellence, civility, and compassion. I am proud to work each day to further the mission of UMB and UMSON.”
Samantha Gillyard, Registrar Service Coordinator
Office of the Registrar, UMB
“UMB has made me feel at home. If there ever was an issue, I was able to get it resolved. Here I am able to express myself openly with my team, and higher-ups take my ideas and concerns into account. My office is truly a family environment. Let’s not forget the awesome students that make every day different. Never a dull moment.”
Janet Wiley, Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Relations
School of Dentistry
“I’m proud to work at UMB because I am surrounded by talented colleagues who are engaged, committed, and enthusiastic about all that they do.”
Erin Golembewski, Senior Associate Dean and Chief Student Affairs Officer
Graduate School
“Great students! Great colleagues!”
Judy Postmus, Dean and Professor
School of Social Work
“Started at UMB on July 1, 2020. Even in the midst of COVID and working remotely, I still felt the warmth and support of faculty, staff, and students at the School of Social Work and at UMB. So happy to support the School of Social Work’s efforts to address racial, economic, and social justice in our communities.”
Philip Gentry, Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of General Dentistry, School of Dentistry
“I am immensely proud and grateful to serve as Dean’s Faculty clinical assistant professor, where I have the privilege and honor to work with the most incredible and awesome faculty and staff and amazing bright dental students and residents. Thank you so much for allowing me to work here!”
Isabel Rambob, Assistant Professor
Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, School of Dentistry
“I am so proud to work at UMB because it is a place that fosters my professional and personal growth. It is a dynamic environment with a high density of talented people. And it is a place where I feel my opinion matters and I see a genuine interest from the leadership to promote a sense of shared purposed and belonging.”
Buzz Merrick and Karis Haslam
Training Lead Specialist, Office of the Controller, UMB, and Accountant Senior, School of Medicine
“As employees of UMB, we all have a lot to be thankful for. We are proud to work at UMB because of UMB’s commitment to excellence in health care education and service — we reflect that health care encompasses the physical, mental, social, and legal aspects of people and communities. We are proud to give because our resources reinforce the notion to think global and act local.”
Jenny Rensler, Research and Outreach Librarian
Francis King Carey School of Law
“I appreciate the outstanding work being done for the community with compassion and excellence by my wonderful colleagues at Maryland Carey Law and at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and I'm grateful and proud to be a part of this community.”
Meredith Upton, Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Office of Philanthropy, UMB
“UMB has world-renowned talent transforming the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, social work, and law. From cutting-edge research to hands-on community engagement activities in West Baltimore, our University works passionately to improve the human condition and serve the public good of Maryland and society at-large through education, research, clinical care, and service. In my role, I am proud to share the exciting work we do with corporations and foundations. Giving back demonstrates my faith in UMB to better our world.”
Joyce Teixeira Da Silva, Postdoctoral Fellow
Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, School of Dentistry
“Being part of a workplace that supports underrepresented groups in science is empowering! I conduct research in sex and age differences in pain, and I have found wonderful support from UMB and my colleagues. I am really proud to be a UMB postdoctoral fellow! I feel at home!”
Tandwa Syakayuwa, Technical Lead, Community Mobilization
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation
“UMB has given me an opportunity to strengthen my skills in research. Research has always been my passion, so being on one of the biggest research projects — the Zambia Population-based HIV Impact Assessment, or ZAMPHIA — is a rare privilege!”
Mary Anne Melo, Associate Professor
School of Dentistry
“It is enormously gratifying to take part in UMB because our institution encourages the continuous growth of our work quality and gives us a feeling of progress. The fact that I am a part of an organization that promotes safety and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity always makes me want to contribute more toward the common goal. With our dental school, at a critical time in oral health care, I am not just teaching a subject — the information that I teach each student can impact our patients’ quality of life. I am proud to work alongside team members such as dentists, scientists, and staff who embrace and embody our mission of championing oral health to make prettier smiles today and healthier tomorrow.”
Ronald Cisneros, Office Manager
School of Pharmacy
“I am #ProudtoWorkHere because UMB is a shining beacon of positivity, hope, and professionalism in Baltimore. The University cares about its staff, faculty, students, and surrounding community, and it shows in everything it does. I am humbled to have the opportunity to play my small role at UMB.”
Jana Stengel, Associate Director, Annual Giving
Office of Philanthropy, UMB
“I work with talented colleagues and am challenged every day. I am #proudtoworkhere and #proudtogivehere because compelling and amazing work, research, learning, and discovery happens every day at UMB!”
Julia Dougherty, Payroll Supervisor
School of Medicine
“I am proud to work here to support the health care workers and contribute to the community we serve. I believe that the University of Maryland, Baltimore represents everything good about the areas we serve and am happy to be a member of a fabulous team!”
Lois Warner, Senior Program Specialist
Office of Philanthropy, UMB
“Initiatives like UMB CURE Scholars are one of many reasons I am so proud to work at UMB. This exceptional program is preparing underrepresented West Baltimore children to become cancer researchers and health care providers. Teams of dedicated mentors work with younger students and families of our neighborhood to show them what is possible through hands-on learning experiences beginning in sixth grade, through high school, college, and beyond.”
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Mary Nibley, Director of Development Research
Office of Philanthropy, UMB
“This will be my 25th year working at UMB. It's been a fabulous place to work not only for the work that I do but also for the people that I work with. The heart of UMB. My dog, Luna, agrees and gives it two paws up!”
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Anita Bryant, Lead Social Media Marketing, The Institute for Innovation and Implementation University of Maryland
School of Social Work
“I am proud to work at an institute that is not afraid to have the hard conversations that connect our work to the community.”
Kirby Gaddy, Development Associate
Office of Philanthropy, UMB
“UMB is amazing place to work and I am honored to work here. The commitment to serving the public good positions UMB to be a change agent in the ever-growing world. The support of my direct supervisors and department is unmatched. I enjoy the work I do and know I am making a positive difference in someone else's life.”
Jadyn Stewart, Research Grants and Contracts Coordinator
Office of Research and Scholarship
“I absolutely love and appreciate everything that UMB represents and strives toward on a daily basis — accountability, civility, collaboration, diversity, excellence, knowledge, and leadership. I witness this every day I come to work from our leadership, staff, faculty, and students!”
Ujwala Pimparkar, Research Assistant
School of Medicine
“I am happy to work here. Nice work environment and I have opportunity to working with great people.”