Aaron Graham is the Associate Director of Career Development at the Francis King Carey School of Law. In this role, he advises students on conducting effective job searches for legal careers and assists with the development and implementation of Career Development Office recruitment and educational programming for private and public sector career opportunities.  Prior to joining Maryland Carey Law, Aaron served as the Director of Legal Recruiting for the Baltimore branch of Special Counsel, where he connected local attorneys, law school students, and recent graduates with regional corporations, law firms, and offices.  Before joining Special Counsel, he also worked for Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC, advocating on behalf of plaintiffs in toxic tort litigation.  Aaron earned his JD from New York Law School, and his BA in English from the University of Maryland, College Park. 

Shawnta Privette is a seasoned professional who has dedicated her career to the field of public safety communication. With an extensive background spanning over two decades, she has played a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of various communities. In 2016, Shawnta joined the University of Maryland Baltimore Police Department as the Police Communication Operator Supervisor. In this pivotal role, she oversees the University of Maryland Baltimore Communication Center Operators, managing their activities and ensuring efficient operations. Additionally, she takes charge of the external infrastructure that supports campus security, further bolstering safety measures.

Tom Hockensmith, MA (he, him, his), works for Center for Information Technology Services (CITS) as the Executive Director overseeing support across Central Administration units. Tom has 18 years of experience working here at UMB and holds a BA in Computer Science as well as an MA in Information Technology. He is comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization and in bridging the gap between end user needs and technical capabilities. In his spare time, Tom enjoys working outdoors and spending time with his family.

Nia Speaks is the Senior Business Manager at the The Center for Restorative Change at the School of Social Work. She manages and supports the department’s operations including specialized trainings and workshops, grant-funded projects focused on community engagement, hiring and onboarding new staff as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Speaks enjoys building relationships with University staff and external partners. She is also a member of the Mid-Atlantic Anti-Oppression Social Work Coalition, a collaboration of social work professionals from several regional universities and social work practitioners who are committed to disrupting oppression in all forms. Speaks is also involved in other DEI initiatives within the School of Social Work and in Howard County, Md.

Elizabeth joined UMB in September 2021 as the Associate Director for Sustainability in Facilities and Operations. In this role, she helps to develop and implement a wide range of strategic university-wide sustainability projects and initiatives focused on a variety of environmental topics, including energy, waste, and engagement.

Elizabeth came to UMB from the University of Pennsylvania's sustainability team, where she managed sustainability outreach, engagement, and communications initiatives. While working at Penn, Elizabeth completed her Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the school’s Fels Institute of Government. Elizabeth is originally from central Virginia and holds a BS degree in Environmental Sciences and a BA in Global Studies: Environments + Sustainability from the University of Virginia.