Zoe Brown (she/her) grew up in Southern California and Portland, Oregon. She moved to the Baltimore area for her undergraduate degree in Peace Studies at Goucher College. She is currently pursuing a master’s in UMBC’s School of Public Policy. Zoe is passionate about abolition work as well as food and housing justice. Zoe previously worked…
Denise Marjarum is the Director of Learning Services at Mount St. Mary’s University, where she has dedicated the past 25 years to helping students find their place, recognize their strengths, and succeed in college. Her work spans academic support, disability and accessibility services, student transition, and individualized student success initiatives. Denise is passionate about creating…
Kristin M. Sites is the Senior Associate Director for Learning Services and Tutoring Coordinator at Mount St. Mary’s University, where she has worked since 2010. Kristin also currently serves as President of the Maryland College Learning Center Association (MDCLCA). A Pennsylvania native, Kristin holds a B.A. in Theatre and English from Muhlenberg College and an…
Lauren Allen, LMSW, M.Ed., CYT, is a social worker, educator, and higher education leader with more than 15 years of experience in social work, advocacy, and student support. She currently serves as the Senior Director of the Women’s, Gender & Equity Center & Advocacy Services at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Lauren earned…
Kate Arbaugh, LCSW-C (she/her), graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and with a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She has over 8 years of experience working with survivors of trauma. Before coming to UMBC, she worked for a nonprofit agency providing…
Dr. Leslie Korb is associate Dean for the School of Arts, Science and Business at Notre Dame of Maryland University, as well as department chair for Business and Economics. She has a Ph.D. In Organizational Studies from the State University of New York in Albany. She teaches Business Strategy, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management and…
Dr. Jens Mueller is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies in the School of Arts, Sciences & Business, and the Director of International Studies at Notre Dame of Maryland University, where he also teaches in the Elizabeth Morrissy Honors Program. He earned his Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Dayton. Dr. Mueller’s research explores the intersections…
Jack Dincher is the Mechatronics Instructor at Pennsylvania College of Technology. A former dual journeyman, process engineer, and past president of his local United Steelworkers union, Mr. Dincher earned both his AAS in Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology (Robotics & Automation emphasis) and his BS in Applied Management from Penn College. Following his early career…
Amber Barnhart is the Assistant Director of Learning Services and Disability Specialist at Mount St. Mary’s University, where she has worked since 2017. In her role, she supports students through academic accommodations, learning support, and academic skills development. Amber works closely with students, faculty, and campus partners to support students with diverse learning needs, promote…