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CURRENT STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK HESI PREVIEW 2021
HIGHER EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Carrie Blankenship (she/her/hers) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: cblank@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a White, cis-gendered hetereosexual woman. I grew up in the midwest, was a student-athlete at a mid- major Division I institution and studied Public Relations & Journalism. Following two years in the "real world", I attended Arizona State and earned an MBA with a dual emphasis in Strategic Marketing and Sports Business. The athletic department on Maryland's campus has since been my home for the past 15 years. I currently live in Silver Spring with the cutest puppy ever! Please feel free to say hello or ask me anything. Talk to me about...Working full-time, Coursework Eva Coll (she/her/hers) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: escoll@umd.edu Bio: Eva Coll is a second year student in the Higher Education Master's Program and works full-time as the Experiential Education Specialist at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), managing and overseeing the Center’s internship program. Talk to me about...Internships, Working full-time, Coursework Jillian Cordial (She/her/hers) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: jcordial@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Chinese, first-generation, cis-gendered, heterosexual woman. I was adopted from China and grew up in Ohio. I attended the University of Cincinnati and majored in Political Science with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality studies, and a Legal Studies certificate. I am currently a graduate assistant for the Smith School of Business Undergraduate Program, a Network Facilitator for the Remote Teaching Excellence Program, and a student member on the College of Education’s Council on Racial Equity and Justice. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Talk to me about...Research, Internships, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing Ethan Foley (he/him/his) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: efoley12@umd.edu Bio: I'm currently a first year Master's student studying Higher Education, and am originally from a small town north of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania. I graduated from the University of Vermont in 2020 with a degree in Secondary Education, Social Sciences, and am certified to teach grades 7-12 Social Studies. I hold a full-time Graduate Assistantship with the Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life as a Resident Director, and have experience working with Student Government, Admissions, and Residential Life as an undergrad. I'm a big hockey fan, love college sports, and have made a hobby of exploring the best DC take out spots during COVID. Let me know how I can help you with this transition and/or answer any questions you might have! Talk to me about...Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing, Other Alex Franklin (he/they) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: afrankli@umd.edu Bio: I'm a white trans guy (? - we’re figuring it out) from Jersey and this is my first year in the program. I came to UMD straight out of undergrad, where I got a degree in mathematics. My graduate assistantship is in the Office of Student Conduct and I also work in Bias Incident Support Services. I live in graduate housing with my cat, Ollie. My research interests vary, and they currently include crisis management and response, decolonizing higher education, and transgender student development. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Talk to me about...Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing, Other Brian Glickman (he/him/his) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: bglickma@terpmail.umd.edu Bio: I identify as a White, cis-gendered gay man. I went to a small liberal arts college in Walla Walla, Washington, where I studied psychology. After graduating, I stayed on as a Resident Director for three years. Currently, I have a full-time GAship in the School of Public Health working in the student engagement office. My academic interests revolve around student community and belonging. Also, not to brag, but I have two of the cutest cats, pinky promise. Talk to me about...Research, Internships, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing
HIGHER EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Catherine Hunt (she/her) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: chunt3@umd.eduBio: I identify as a white, heterosexual, cis-gender woman and I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland! I attended a small liberal arts school where I double majored in Government and Economics. After college, I worked for my alma mater and served as a College Advisor with College Advising Corps. Currently, I work as a Resident Director for the Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life! My research interests focus on financial aid and sexual assault prevention policies. Talk to me about...Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing Sarah Kilmer (she/her/hers) Higher Ed, PhD Email: skilmer@umd.edu Bio: I am a fourth year PhD candidate in the higher education program. My research centers on faculty careers, with a specific focus on gender and faculty campus service engagement. I am a fourth year PhD candidate in the higher education program. My research centers on faculty careers, with a specific focus on gender and faculty campus service engagement.I identify as a white, heterosexual, cis-gender woman and I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland! I attended a small liberal arts school where I double majored in Government and Economics. After college, I worked for my alma mater and served as a College Advisor with College Advising Corps. Currently, I work as a Resident Director for the Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life! My research interests focus on financial aid and sexual assault prevention policies. Talk to me about...Research, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Socializing Christine Licata-Hoang (she/her/hers) Higher Ed, PhD Email: calicata@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a cis-gender, straight, white, married woman working full-time in enrollment management and corporate partnerships currently at the University of Maryland Global Campus. I earned a Bachelors degree from The Ohio State University and my Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia. Prior to my switch to enrollment management, my professional work focused on fraternity/sorority life, student activities and programming. I am in the Higher Ed PhD program and am currently writing my proposal. My research is focused on Title IX and campus sexual assault, state-level policy, higher education governance, and fraternities/sororities around the concept of consent and interpersonal power- based violence. Feel free to reach out. Happy to help however I can! Talk to me about...Working full-time, Coursework Lauren Norris (she/her/hers) Higher Ed, PhD Email: lnorris1@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a white, cis-gender, heterosexual, able-bodied woman. I am a triple Terp having completed my bachelor's in biology and master's in higher education, both at UMD. I have worked full time on campus since graduating from undergrad in Admissions, New Student Orientation, and now the Alumni Association where I currently serve as the Director of Advocacy and Engagement. As a fourth year doctoral student I am currently working on my dissertation and researching the experiences of non-academic women administrators in higher education. You can reach me by email. Talk to me about...Research, Internships, Working full-time, Coursework Bea Randolph (she/her/hers) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: brandol@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a white, cisgender, heterosexual woman. I’m from Toledo, Ohio, and am a May 2020 graduate of the University of Kentucky where I studied STEM Education. I currently serve as the Graduate Assistant for the Guided Study Sessions program at the UMD Teaching and Learning Transformation Center. I currently live in Northeast DC. Please feel free to reach out. Talk to me about...Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing, Other Antonio D. Scott (he/him) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: adscott1@umd.edu Bio: Antonio D. Scott is a Resident Director and risk management Graduate Assistant for the Department of Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Maryland College Park. Antonio is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy with a concentration in higher education. Antonio is a 2020 graduate of the University of Memphis earning a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership with double minors in communication and African & African American studies. Antonio enjoys cooking, trying new wines, and reading. Antonio is excited to work with Greek students and IFC at Maryland to help them develop their values-based leadership. Antonio is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. Talk to me about...Coursework, Graduate Assistantships
HIGHER EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Liz Wasden (she/her/hers) Higher Ed, PhD Email: ewasden@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a white, heterosexual, able-bodied (and Type 1 diabetic) cis-gender woman. I am a double Terp and completed my bachelor’s in Communication and my master's in Higher Education at UMD. My three younger siblings are also Terps! I was born and raised in the DC area. I work full time as an academic advisor in the Merrill College of Journalism here at UMD where I advise undergraduate students. My research interests are about the behaviors and communication of higher education leadership, particularly university presidents. Feel free to reach out at any time! Talk to me about...Working full-time, Coursework, Housing, Socializing Iliana C. Zepeda De Leon (she/her/ella) Higher Ed, Master’s Email: zepedai@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Latina (Mexican immigrant), a low-income first-generation student. I am was born in Guadalajara Mexico but raised in Santa Ana California. I attended the University of California Irvine (UCI) and majored in International Studies and Education Sciences. After graduating from UCI I worked for Upward Bound, TRIO (Student Support Services), and the office of Student Success Initiatives at UCI. I am currently the secretary for CHSE GSA. My Graduate Assistantship is with the Terp Young Scholars. Some fun facts about me: I love art, painting, plants, and gardening. I am happy to chat with you all, so please feel free to reach out! Talk to me about...Internships, Family responsibilities, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing
STUDENT AFFAIRS CONCENTRATION Imani Burwell (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, Master’s Email: iburwell@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Black, cis-gendered, heterosexual woman. I was raised in North Carolina. I am a first-generation college graduate and earned my bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating, I served with the College Advising Corps for two years. I currently have a 12-month, 20-hour graduate assistantship with the Smith School of Business Minor Programs. I also live with three other graduate students in a house in Silver Spring. Talk to me about...Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing Jeffrey Cho (he/him/his) Student Affairs, Master’s Email: jdcho@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Korean American, cisgender, gay man with a mental illness. I am also a first-generation, low-income college student. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and graduated with a degree in linguistics from the University of Southern California in 2020. I currently serve as the graduate assistant for the University Career Center in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. During my first year at UMD, I have held a research overload, a virtual academic advising internship, and a practicum as an intergroup dialogue facilitator. Please feel free to connect. Talk to me about...Research, Internships, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing Peter DeCrescenzo (he/him/his) Student Affairs, PhD Email: peterd@umbc.edu Bio: I identify as a white, cisgender, heterosexual man. I was born in New York City and moved to Maryland in 2010. I earned my Bachelor's degrees from the College of Staten Island (CUNY) and my master's degree in higher education administration from the University of Maryland. I have worked within college access and retention support services and now the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I am a second year of the Student Affairs doctoral program where I focus on how whiteness and white supremacy show up in learning spaces. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Talk to me about...Research, Working full-time, Coursework, Socializing Sydnee Garcia Patterson (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, Master’s Email: sgarcia0@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Multiracial Black, heterosexual, cisgender womxn who is temporarily able-bodied and lives with anxiety. I went to a large, Hispanic-Serving Institution in Texas for undergrad and moved here with my husband to start in the program right after graduation. I am now a second-year student, and serve as a Resident Director and Council Graduate Advisor with the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life. I’d love to chat if you have any questions and am so excited to meet y’all! Talk to me about...Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Socializing, Other Joanna Granados (she/her/ella) Student Affairs, Master’s Email: joanagra@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a low-income, first-generation cis-gender, queer Latina. I am from Compton, CA and after my undergrad at the University of California, San Diego, I served 2 years as a College Advisor for the USC College Advising Corps. I have Mexican and Salvadoran roots, love to speak Spanish, and listen to/dance to many forms of Spanish music! I am a Resident Director for the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life as well as the Graduate Advisor for the Multicultural Greek Council. I am happy to chat, just email me. Talk to me about...Family responsibilities, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing, Other Nathan Grine (he/him/his) Student Affairs, Master’s Email: ngrine@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a white, cisgender gay, able-bodied man. I’m from Toledo, Ohio and am a graduate of the Ohio State University where I studied strategic communications. I currently serve as the Graduate Assistant for Student Organization Development in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. During my time at UMD I have served as the Graduate Intern for Engagement & Outreach with the Alumni Association and was able to travel to Ghana with SAC faculty in January of 2020. Feel free to reach out should you have any questions. Talk to me about...Internships, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing
STUDENT AFFAIRS CONCENTRATION Ashley Hixson (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, PhD Email: ahixson@umd.edu Bio: I identity as a Christian, Black woman who is able-bodied, cis-gender, and heterosexual. I am from the Metro-Atlanta area. I attended Georgia Southern University for undergrad and University of South Carolina and the University of Michigan- Flint for my graduate education. I have served in roles within TRIO Programs, advising and career services, new student orientation, and inter-cultural programming. I've held UMD assistantships with Smith School of Business, Center for Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education, and currently serve as a core instructor for the Leadership Studies Program. I am a Ph.D. candidate and happy to chat about my doc experiences, especially with relocating and transitioning from full-time professional to full-time student. Talk to me about...Research, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Other Lindsay Inge Carpenter (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, PhD Email: linge@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a white, cis-gender, heterosexual woman. I am a part-time doc student. I work full-time in the UMD Libraries as the Pedagogy Librarian. My research interests include international student experiences on US campuses, identity formation of international students, multilingualism, and linguistic anthropology. Please feel free to reach out! Talk to me about...Research, Working full-time, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Other Adam Klager (they/them/theirs) Student Affairs, Master’s Email: aklager@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a White, middle-class, trans, nonbinary queer person. I was born and grew up in the Milwaukee suburbs and majored in aerospace engineering and political science at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. I still live in Wisconsin (for now) and have been doing my coursework and GAship totally remotely. My GAship is in Diversity Training & Education in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Feel free to email me! Talk to me about...Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Socializing Ebenezer Kobina Mensah (he/him/his) Student Affairs, PhD Email: ekmensah@umd.eduBio: I am a black, able-bodied man. I earned my bachelor and master's degree from University of Cape Coast, Ghana. I have worked part-time as teacher at the primary school, lecturer, resident assistant, counselor, and research fellow at Omanbapa Education Consult. Currently, a recipient of Dean's Fellowship award, serve on community event committee as a co-chair and other committees. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Talk to me about...Research, Family responsibilities, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Socializing, Other Pearl Lo (he/him/his) Student Affairs, PhD Email: pearllo@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a queer, Asian American, cisgender woman. I was born and raised in California but did both undergrad and grad school at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, I stayed in Philadelphia working in College Houses and Academic Services. I am currently a Resident Director in the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life for my graduate assistantship. My research focuses on cross-racial interactions and friendship groups on college campuses, particularly how Asian American students interact with other peers of color. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! Talk to me about...Research, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing, Other Elizabeth Losada (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, Master’s Email: elosada@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Latina cisgender woman. I am from Florida, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Sociology with minors in Social Welfare and Psychology at Florida State University (FSU). Additionally, I received a certificate in Leadership Studies through the Leadership Learning Research Center at FSU. Being a first-generation college student of Cuban descent, my research interests include experiences of first-generation LatinX students in higher education as well as BIPOC mental health issues in higher education. I currently serve as the Graduate Coordinator for Maryland Mentor Corps a service-learning program housed in the office of Leadership & Community Service-Learning. Feel free to contact me! Talk to me about...Research, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Other
STUDENT AFFAIRS CONCENTRATION Moya Malcolm (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, PhD Email: mmalcolm@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Black immigrant of West Indian heritage, cisgender, heterosexual, and able-bodied. I began the program as a part-time student and full-time employee at UMD. I worked full-time for 12 years before returning to school for my doctoral program. My research interests center on college access for immigrant students, students of color, and first- generation students. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach me. Talk to me about...Working full-time, Coursework, Socializing Antoinette Newsome (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, PhD Email: acnews@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Black and mixed-race, cisgender, heterosexual, able-bodied, and Christian. I am a part-time student and work full-time at UMBC as the McNair Scholars Program Coordinator. Prior to this I worked in Housing & Residence Life. I received my masters in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University and attended UNC-Chapel Hill prior to that. I am interested in racial equity in higher education, support of low-income, first-generation, BIPOC students. Talk to me about...Research, Working full-time, Family responsibilities, Coursework, Socializing Ben Parks (he/him) Student Affairs, PhD Email: bparks@umd.eduBio: I identify as a white, cisgender, gay, able-bodied man. I grew up in Iowa and the Midwest. I studied history and political science at a small private college in Iowa, and completed my masters in college student personnel in Illinois. I served as a hall coordinator at the University of Iowa before arriving at UMD. I work full-time on campus with the College Park Scholars living-learning program and serve as an intergroup dialogue facilitator. I am a first- year doc student; happy to chat about balancing courses and full-time work. Feel free to reach out! Talk to me about...Research, Internships, Working full-time, Coursework, Socializing Randall Phyall (he/him/his) Student Affairs, PhD Email: rphyall@umd.eduBio:I identify as a Black, heterosexual, cis-gender man and I grew up in New York. I attended a small, private liberal arts college, where I studied Psychology. I earned a Master's degree in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. I currently serve as an Assistant Director in an academic advising office at UMD. You can reach me via email. I hope to connect with you soon! Talk to me about...Working full-time, Family responsibilities, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Socializing Joakina Stone (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, PhD Email: joakina.mode@gmail.comBio:I am a Black, cisgender, heterosexual, able-bodied, Christian woman. I work full- time at a non-profit in Washington DC, while also serving as a research assistant for 10-hours a week on campus. For undergrad, I went to a large public institution in Oregon, and got my master’s in College Student Personnel from UMD. My work experience is in residential life, diversity and inclusion initiatives, academic advising, leadership programs and student support initiatives for students of color. Currently, I reside in Bowie with my husband. If you have questions about balancing work and school, feel free to reach out to me. Talk to me about...Working full-time, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships Jalah Townsend (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, Master’s Email: jtownse4@umd.edu Bio:Hi! My name is Jalah and I graduated from George Mason University, a medium-sized public university. It was there that I realized my passion for supporting and advocating for students and I hope to continue doing so in the future. Since attending UMD, I have been blessed to have been involved in various opportunities (assistantships, research assistantships, internships). If you have any questions about anything, don’t hesitate to reach out! Congrats on your admission! Talk to me about...Research, Internships, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing
STUDENT AFFAIRS CONCENTRATION Jennifer Valdez (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, PhD Email: jvaldez3@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Latina. I have spent most of my college career at large 4 year institutions (UT Austin, Ohio State, now here). I went straight through from my Master's to my PhD and I currently work in the Office of Student Conduct. Talk to me about...Research, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Socializing Jia Zheng (she/her/hers) Student Affairs, PhD Email: jz158@umd.edu Bio: I identify as a Chinese international student, cisgender, heterosexual, and able-bodied woman. I was born and raised in Beijing, China. I completed my undergraduate studies in a teacher's college in Hong Kong before moving to Seattle for master's degree in education policy. I'm currently a GA in the Office of Student Conduct. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about the program or my experience as a graduate student via email. Talk to me about...Research, Family responsibilities, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Housing, Socializing, Other
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY CONCENTRATION
Langan Courtney (she/her/hers)
International Education Policy, PhD
Email: langan@umd.edu
Bio: I identify as a white, cisgender, heterosexual woman. I am from the USA though spent a significant portion of my
career in SE Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. I have a BA from a small east coast college and an MA from a large west coast
university. I started my PhD this fall after working in refugee education and support for nearly two decades...being back in
the classroom is definitely a change! :) I have a graduate assistantship with a professor in the IEP department - and my
family and I are new to MD. Feel free to contact me!
Talk to me about...Family responsibilities, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Other
Caleb McGill (he/him/his)
International Education Policy, Master’s
Email: jcmcgill@umd.edu
Bio: I identify as a white, heterosexual, able-bodied man. I went to a small liberal arts college in South Carolina where I
majored in International Studies. I spent a year teaching English in China, and then worked as an international student
advisor before coming to UMD. I am a first year Master's student in the International Education Policy Program. I am also
a Resident Director for the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and volunteer as an International Orientation Leader
for the ISSS office.
Talk to me about...Internships, Family responsibilities, Coursework, Graduate Assistantships
Christina Smith (she/her/hers)
International Education Policy, Master’s
Email: cgs6424@umd.edu
Bio: I identify as a white, heterosexual, cisgender, able-bodied, female and am loving my time as an IEP MA student! I
graduated in 2015 with a BA in global studies from UMBC, a local state school, and spent the last five years working with
nonprofits in Baltimore and abroad. I'm interested in higher education access for refugees and critical whiteness and race within
migration studies. As an extrovert, I've enjoyed finding virtual community in my one semester so far. I'd love to chat with
prospective students about all things UMD.
Talk to me about...Coursework, Graduate Assistantships, Socializing, Other
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