Class notes from May 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 can be found online.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore appointed several University of Baltimore alumni to key positions across the state in 2025.
Heather E. Stansbury, J.D. ’04, was named chair of the District 1 Trial Court’s Judicial Nominating Committee, which comprises Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties in April. Kendra E. Hayward, J.D. ’04, Gorman A. Getty, J.D. ’05, Ashley A. Bosche, J.D. ’07, and Amy L. Taylor, J.D. ’08, were also named to the committee.
Samantha P. Rodier, J.D. ’05, Erin K. Voss, J.D.’05, Kimberly H. Neal, J.D. ’07, and Jeremy B. Brooks, J.D. ’18, now sit on the Judicial Nominating Commission for Harford County.
Thomas R. Tompsett Jr., J.D. ’05, was appointed a judge to the Baltimore County Circuit Court in October 2024.
Cleveland L. Horton II, B.S. ’07, MBA ’09, became the director of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights in September 2024.
Former associate county attorney Laura J. Novello Fuggitti, J.D. ’07, was appointed as a judge with the Prince George’s County District Court in October 2024.
Congratulations to the 11 University of Baltimore alumnae included on The Daily Record’s list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women for 2025! This year’s honorees are leaders in their fields and represent each of UBalt’s four schools/colleges.
Tamika L. Tremaglio, MBA ’95
Yolanda F. Sonnier, J.D. ’97
Angela M. Rose DeBrigida, B.S. ’01
Geneau Marie Thames, J.D. ’03
Nichole C. Gatewood, J.D. ’04
Valencia R. Hike, B.S. ’05
Kimberly R. Castle Royster, B.S. ’12
Kerri L. Smith, J.D. ’12
Anna S. Sholl, J.D. ’14
Anna A. Tijerina, J.D. ’14
Antieris Johnson, B.A. ’15, M.S. ’17
1960s
Arthur Parks, B.S. ’64, a long-time real estate professional in the Kansas City metro area, was recognized by BestAgents.us as a 2024 Top Agent.
1970s
William B. Wallace, B.A. ’71, published a new novel, The Snake Master, in June 2024. The novel follows two investigators on the trail of a dangerous serial killer in Philadelphia.
The Baltimore Sun included Arnold Williams, B.S. ’72, in their 2024 Hall of Fame class in recognition for economic development in Baltimore and his work uplifting nonprofit organizations and Black businesses.
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) awarded Larry D. Unger, B.S. ’73, president and chief executive officer of Maryland Public Television (MPT), the 2025 Pillar of Public Service Award in February in recognition of his service to the people of Maryland. He retired after a 27-year tenure with the network.
Michael J. Naugle, M.S. ’77, shares that he published a memoir entitled Obits and Pieces of My Life: A Saga of Family, Friends and Basketball in 2022. The account details his early years in Hagerstown, Maryland, through his career serving people living with disabilities, and how family and friends from different backgrounds have enriched his life. He is married to Mary C. Naugle, CERT ’84, MBA ’86.
University System of Maryland chancellor Dr. Jay Perman named Darlene Brannigan Smith, B.S. ’78, MBA ’80, as interim president of Frostburg State University in January.
1980s
The William and Lanaea C. Feathersone Foundation awarded Frances “Toni” Murphy Draper, CERT ’80, MBA ’81, with the Featherstone Changemaker Award in July 2024 in recognition of her decades-long work to make a positive difference in her community. See the fall 2024 issue of The University of Baltimore Magazine for the profile of Dr. Draper.
John J. Nagle III, J.D. ’80, retired from the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in 2024 after fifteen years of service.
Sullivan & Worcester welcomed Stephanie Monaco, J.D. ’82, as a partner with the firm’s investment management practice in the Washington, D.C., office last year.
KIN: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, M.A. ’82, was chosen by Maryland Humanities as the 2025 One Maryland One Book selection. One Maryland One Book events are being held throughout the state in the fall.
Shawn T. Thelen, B.S. ’83, was named the Robert E. Brockway Distinguished Professor of Marketing and International Business in fall 2024 by the Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
Susan R. Gainen, J.D. ’84, shares that she had a solo art show entitled “Seeking Whimsy” in spring 2024 at The Hallberg Center for Creative Arts in Wyoming, Minnesota. The show took visitors through “whimsical spaces.”
After a 30+ year career as an FBI special agent, Arthur Radford Baker Jr., B.S. ’85, M.S. ’87, is now a subject matter expert for Entertainment Research Consultants in Hollywood, California. He advises on legal, law enforcement and congressional matters as they are portrayed in film and television scripts. He has also appeared in shows such as Law and Order and in national commercials for brands like Little Caesers and Blue Emu.
Ann Cotten, B.S. ’85, M.S. ’86, CERT ’92, D.P.A. ’03, executive director of the University of Baltimore’s Schaefer Center for Public Policy, received a University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents Staff Award in September 2024 for extraordinary public service to the University or to the greater community.
Hyatt & Weber, P.A., welcomed Robert J. Farley, J.D. ’85, as a partner in May 2024.
Chris “Cassidy” Mentch, B.S. ’86, was honored by Marquis Who’s Who in October 2024 for his contributions to the music industry.
Robert O. Stephenson, B.S. ’86, joined the board of directors for Plymouth Industrial REIT, a real estate investment company. He is an independent director and a member of the audit committee.
Kenneth Porro, J.D. ’87, joined Brad Eichler LLC in Roseland, New Jersey, as a member of the land use group.
Paula L. Whisted, MBA ’89, recently celebrated one year as director of research and portfolio management for the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation in Annapolis.
1990s
Murahari Kuncham, B.A. ’91, retired from his role as supervisory auditor with the U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground in March 2024. He received the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, the Department of the Army certificates of retirement and appreciation and a U.S. Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground pin signifying the end of his more than 23 years of federal service.
Randi Klein Hyatt, J.D. ’94, was promoted to co-managing partner of Whiteford, Taylor and Preston’s Baltimore office in June 2024.
UHY, a national accounting and consulting firm, welcomed Shelley Keirn, B.S. ’94, in March to its Towson, Maryland, office as a managing director.
Jodi Maggin, M.A. ’94, joined Dentistry.One as vice president of business development in June 2024. She previously served as vice president of business development and strategic partnerships at Byte.
Montgomery College in Montgomery County, Maryland, selected Mary C. DeLuca, M.A. ’95, for the role of associate vice president for advancement and community engagement in May 2024.
Harold Emanuel, M.S. ’95, published a historical fiction novel, Aliyah—A Jewish Family Saga in October 2024. The story follows a Jewish family’s journey from Poland to the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the late 19th century.
Tatia Gordon-Troy, J.D. ’95, joined the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) as its chief publishing officer in January. She oversees the NCLC’s 21 printed legal treatises, digital library and catalog of consumer law materials.
Alison Chisholm Jones, M.S. ’95, is an organizational development consultant in the Washington/ Baltimore area with Wellness Society LLC. She published her first book, Character Leadership: How to Attract, Retain, and Energize Employees to Create a Winning Organization, in 2023.
Valerie Kelm, B.A. ’95, was named branch manager in March of the West Ocean City, Maryland, branch of Taylor Bank.
Caroline N. Mwangi, B.S. ’95, was a Nurse of the Year honoree in The Daily Record’s 2025 Health Care Heroes honors for her work with Tuerk House, an addiction treatment center in Baltimore.
Joanne Frederick, M.S. ’96, was selected in February 2025 as a contestant for the Ms. Corporate America Maryland competition which honors professional women who are trailblazers in their industries and in their communities.
Danielle B. Gibbs, J.D. ’96, joined the Delaware Court of Chancery as one of two magistrates in Chancery, assisting in easing the state’s ever-increasing workload.
William McComas, J.D. ’96, opened a new law firm, Jensen & McComas LLC, with colleague Mark T. Jensen. The new firm merges corporate law and technology innovations to serve growing businesses.
John C. McMeekin II, J.D. ’96, joined the Delaware County (Pennsylvania) Board of Elections in January.
John Poznick, MBA ’96, was appointed to the Ligonier Borough Council in Pennsylvania in May 2024 to complete the last three years of the term of an outgoing councilman.
David Weiskopf, J.D. ’96, county administrator for St. Mary’s County, Maryland, was recognized as the 2024 Public Servant of the Year by the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce.
BestAgents.us recognized Loretta Warfield-Davis, B.S. ’97, MBA ’04, as a 2025 Top Real Estate Agent. Laura Dernoga, MBA ’98, was previously recognized as one of its Top Real Estate Professionals in 2024.
Timur Edib, J.D. ’98, was selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who in May 2024 in recognition for his success in legal services and real estate.
Tamara Goorevitz, J.D. ’98, accepted an invitation in September 2024 to join the International Association of Defense Counsel, a global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
The Baltimore office of Womble Bond Dickinson welcomed Gregory T. Lawrence, J.D. ’98, as a partner with the firm’s Business Litigation Group last year.
Stacy L. Rodgers, MPA ’99, joined The University of Baltimore’s Schaefer Center for Public Policy (SCPP) as an executive in residence in early 2025. She supports aspiring public leaders in the SCPP’s NextGen Leaders for Public Service Program, and also serves as a guest lecturer.
2000s
Jason G. Cohen, M.S. ’00, joined the Maryland State Ad Agency, a division of Maryland Public Television, in January 2025 as its managing director.
Huntington University in Indiana welcomed Wayne Moore, MBA ’00, as vice president of finance and operations last year.
Jennifer Gajewski Pemberton, MPA ’01, started a new position in May 2024 as chief operating officer of the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Anthony Guckert, B.S. ’01, was promoted to president of The Traffic Group, a traffic engineering and transportation planning firm. He previously served as an executive vice president at the company and has over 30 years of experience in the industry.
Tiffany P. Robinson, J.D. ’01, was appointed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin in November 2024 as the director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation.
Aerial Machine & Tool Corp, based in Virginia, added James W. Tinsley, M.A. ’01, as strategic advisor last year.
Ian A. Dombroski, J.D. ’03, was included in Marquis Who’s Who in June 2024 in recognition of his achievements during his 25-year career with the Baltimore Police Department.
Lauren V. Frick, J.D. ’03, was promoted to president at Steinman Communications in April 2025 after previously serving as the firm’s executive vice president. She also serves as president of The Steinman Foundation.
Darcell M. Graham, B.S. ’03, was named the director of Montgomery County Public Libraries in October 2024. Graham previously served as interim president and chief executive officer of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
EMR, a commercial kitchen and industrial services company based in Baltimore, welcomed Lisa Loeffler, B.S. ’03, MBA ’06, as the company’s chief financial officer in October 2024.
Taco Love Grill, with locations in Baltimore and White Marsh, was named a winner in the “Best Latin, Taco” category by The Baltimore Sun for its 2024 Baltimore’s Best Food & Drink feature. The restaurants are owned and operated by Gelmin A. Portillo, B.S. ’03, and Jimena Portillo, B.S. ’07. See the fall 2023 issue of The University of Baltimore Magazine for the piece on the Portillos.
Thomas L. Ransom, MBA ’03, regional president for Virginia with Truist Financial, was named to the Virginia Leadership Power 50 list for 2025 by Virginia Business last year.
Domonique Flowers, B.A. ’05, attorney advisor at the Social Security Administration, joined The University of Baltimore College of Arts and Science’s faculty as an adjunct professor in fall 2024.
Attorneyintel.com named Christopher Adams, J.D. ’06, as one of their top 25 attorneys in technology for 2024.
The Securities and Exchange Commission named Nathaniel H. Benjamin, M.A. ’06, as the director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion in May 2024.
Ryan Howard, MBA ’06, started a new position as business relationship manager—Senior Acquisition at JPMorganChase in September 2024.
Dennis F. McIver, M.A. ’06, earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Leadership Studies from California Baptist University, where he is also an adjunct professor, in August 2024. He is the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Program manager for the University of California.
Venable LLP welcomed Tara L. Pehush, J.D. ’06, in January as a partner in the Product Liability and Mass Torts Group in the firm’s New York office.
Assured Information Security in Rome, Georgia, named Robert Westerman Jr., B.S. ’06, as its business director for mission solutions in September 2024.
Tony Hinton, B.S. ’07, M.S. ’10, was named associate vice president for Facilities and Operations at Harford Community College (Maryland) in October 2024.
William G. Resh, MPA ’07, joined The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University in July 2025 as a professor and chair of the Department of Public Management and Policy
William R. Wells, MPA ’07, joined the Community Assistance Network in Baltimore County as executive director in August 2024.
Michelle Arvin-Greer, B.A. ’08, J.D. ’14, was appointed to the Baltimore County Orphans’ Court in May 2024. She made history becoming the first Black person to serve on that court since its establishment nearly 250 years ago.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, in the U.S. Department of Justice, named Todd D. Minton, M.S. ’08, as the new chief of its Jails and Community Corrections Statistics Unit in May 2024.
Craig Blinke, MBA ’09, joined Pinnacle Financial Partners in Columbia, Maryland, as a financial advisor in June 2024.
Heather C. Guarch, J.D. ’09, was appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a judge on the Orange County Court in November 2024.
Abiola Haroun, MFA ’09, performed in a poetry showcase in January 2025 at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. The showcase, entitled “Sound/Off,” featured deaf poets performing their work in America Sign Language.
D. Watkins, B.A. ’09, MFA ’14, assistant professor in The University of Baltimore’s Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences and an internationally acclaimed memoirist and essayist, received the 2024 James Beard Media Award in the Beverage category for his essay, published in Salon, “Navigating the New Sober Boom: Where a Person’s Sobriety is as Unique as Their Fingerprint.”
2010s
Henry L. Greenidge, J.D. ’10, joined the Board of Directors for TRA Group, Inc. for a three-year term which started in January 2025. The TRA Group is a nonprofit organization that promotes independence, safety and mobility for adults with low vision in areas of New York and Connecticut.
Justin Jones-Fosu, MBA ’10, published a book in spring 2024 entitled I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World.
Giordana R. Segneri, M.A. ’10, assistant dean for marketing and communications at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, completed the University of Maryland Baltimore’s President’s University Leadership Program in summer 2024.
Bradley A. Wasser, J.D. ’10, was promoted in January 2025 to partner in the Philadelphia office of Duane Morris LLP, where he specializes in pharmacy litigation.
FisherBroyles in Atlanta, Georgia, welcomed Adam S. Abramowitz, J.D. ’11, as a partner and member of the firm’s private client services practice in December 2024.
Jonathan M. Blum, MPA ’11, was appointed principal deputy assistant secretary for legislative affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury last year. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker appointed Candi Jones, MPA ’11, as chief human resources officer for the City of Philadelphia in November 2024.
Dimitri Olive Farms, founded by Dimitrious Komninos, B.S. ’11, and located in Laconia, Greece, won a Silver Award at the 2024 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the largest olive oil quality contest. Komninos offers his olive oils and other specialty products through his shop in Timonium, Maryland, and at farmer’s markets throughout the region.
Nikiea Redmond, B.S. ’11, published a book this past spring entitled Releasing, East Baltimore Nature Photography, which features photographs of various parks and green spaces in East Baltimore.
Eduardo Salazar, MBA ’11, was inducted into Marquis Who’s Who in December 2024 in recognition of his entrepreneurial achievements. He is the chief executive officer at SnoreLessNow, which provides products to help people with snoring-related health issues.
Zach Griffey, MPA ’12, was promoted to director, Client Experience at BM Technologies, Inc. in July 2024. He previously served as an associate director.
Simone J. Kinsale-Hinds, B.S. ’12, joined Amazon in July 2024 as a senior audit analyst.
Barley Snyder welcomed Kimberly A. Kipnis, J.D. ’12, in October 2024 as an attorney with the litigation practice group in their York, Pennsylvania, office.
Steven Leyva, MFA ’12, associate professor in The University of Baltimore’s Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, published his second book, The Opposite of Cruelty, last year. It is a collection of poetry exploring post-colonial concepts of race and identity.
Greta Stetson, B.S. ’12, MBA ’14, was named to The University of Baltimore Foundation Board of Directors in October 2024 for a three-year term.
John T. Zuknick, B.S. ’12, MBA ’14, started a new position as president at RR Donnelley in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, last year.
Charlene C. Faison, B.S. ’13, MFA ’19, became the Licensing Unit Manager for the Maryland Department of Health, Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners, in January 2024. In September 2024, she was appointed to the Parent and Community Advisory Board for Baltimore City Public Schools and became the chair of its policy committee.
Colin Gaynor, MBA ’13, was named a partner in July 2024 at Ballard Spahr in Baltimore, specializing in real estate matters.
Jessica Moore, MFA ’13, served as a 2024 artist in residence for the Bighorn Canyon Artist in Residence program in Lovell, Wyoming.
Ebony Thompson, J.D. ’13, city solicitor for Baltimore, served as the grand marshal for Baltimore’s 2025 Martin Luther King Day Parade.
Lenora F. M. Henry, MPA ’14, was named to The Daily Record’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs list. Robert H. Kline, J.D. ’14, was promoted to counsel at the Maryland Office of White and Williams LLP in January 2025. He was also included as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® for 2025.
Judith Krummeck, MFA ’14, published her third book and first novel, The Deceived Ones, in 2024. The story is inspired by William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and tells a story of two Ukrainian refugees who find themselves in Baltimore.
Christopher L. Merrill, J.D. ’14, joined WPM Real Estate Management as the company’s in-house senior legal counsel last year.
The Baltimore Business Journal named Sarah M. Sawyer, J.D. ’14, to their 2024 40 Under 40 list.
The Baltimore Sun named Zarena Sita, J.D. ’14, to their list of 25 Black Marylanders to Watch in 2025.
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) named Mark D. Stevens, D.P.A. ’14, as its new executive officer in July 2024.
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, welcomed Kyle M. Barber, B.A. ’15, as an associate in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in early 2025. Prior to joining the firm, Barber was an assistant public defender at the Alaska Public Defender Agency in Anchorage, Alaska.
Randi L. Camaiore, M.S. ’15, joined the Currituck Chamber of Commerce in North Carolina in March 2025 as the part-time chief marketing officer.
Chance Carter, B.A. ’15, was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission in Hartford, Connecticut, in March 2024. He was also appointed to the Connecticut Siting Council by Governor Ned Lamont, and to the House Majority Connecticut Public Transportation Council in January 2024 where he serves as second vice chair.
TyKera Marrow, M.S. ’15, is a doctoral student studying clinical psychology at Jackson State University in Mississippi.
Michelle N. Phillips, M.S. ’15, was sworn in as the director of the Civil Rights Department for the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in July 2024.
Continental Realty Corporation promoted Michael Culp, B.S. ’16, to retail asset manager and head of business analytics in late 2024. He has been with the Baltimore based company since 2016.
Kelly Haynie, MPA ’16, was named chief executive officer of Ochsner Medical Center—West Bank Campus in New Orleans, Louisiana.
K. Alexander Wallace, MPA ’16, was named to the board of directors of The Arc Prince George’s County (Maryland) in January 2025. He serves on the governmental affairs committee.
BlueCross BlueShield promoted Nitza M. Larbie, M.S. ’17, to a manager position in their Quality and Accreditation department in January 2024. She has been with the company since 2021.
Colorado State University named Blair T. Lee, B.A. ’17, MPA ’21, as the new director of marketing and communications in May 2024.
Amanda D. Melvin, B.A. ’17, successfully completed her Master of Science in clinical rehabilitation counseling from Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia, graduating in December 2024.
Sarah E. Pappas, J.D. ’17, was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar in December 2024, and works for the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division.
Chaz C. Walters, B.A. ’17, M.S. ’20, recently celebrated one year at Towson University as associate director of external relations and partnerships.
Nike featured the designs of Sophia Yeshi, B.A. ’17, in February 2025 at the House of Innovation Nike store in New York City in celebration of Black History Month.
Ana-Marie Bruneteau, LL.M. ’18, J.D. ’20, joined the Omaha, Nebraska, office of Kutak Rock in November 2024 as an associate in the business, corporate and securities group.
Brion Gill, MFA ’18, a spoken word artist who performs under the stage name “Lady Brion,” was named the 11th Poet Laureate of Maryland, a four-year appointment, in September 2024. Gill is also the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Arts and Entertainment District in Baltimore.
Kimberly Routson, MPA ’18, became the assistant vice president of governmental affairs for MedStar Health in Annapolis, Maryland, in September 2024.
Matthew L. Allison, J.D. ’19, a corporate associate with Nemphos Braue LLC, was elected in January 2025 to the Harford County (Maryland) Public Library Foundation Board of Directors for a three-year term.
James S. Beslity, J.D. ’19, has joined HomeServices of America, a real estate brokerage firm, as corporate counsel in fall 2024.
Porter Wright welcomed Adanna M. Smith, J.D. ’19, in May 2024 as an associate on the litigation team in the firm’s Columbia, Maryland, office.
Darlene S. Tasker, B.S. ’19, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant at the Anne Arundel County (Maryland) Detention Center, becoming the first Black female to be promoted to that rank in the center’s almost 60-year history.
2020s
Yvonne Harper, B.A. ’20, started a new position as procurement policy advisor at the Maryland Department of General Services in September 2024.
Catherine Znamirowski, M.A. ’20, was named to the American Society for Public Administration’s 2025 Class of Founders’ Fellows last year.
Nicholas Droste, M.S. ’21, stepped into the role of operational excellence program manager with Bora Pharmaceuticals in August 2024.
Lamar R. Robinson, MPA ’21, completed two years as a Presidential Management Fellow with the United States Office of Management and Budget in July 2024 and now serves as a program examiner.
Kelly Arnold, J.D. ’22, joined KMA Law Office in Severna Park, Maryland, in June 2024. She specializes in personal injury, auto accidents and workers’ compensation.
Maxwell Lawson, MBA ’22, and Ayanna C. Roberts, B.A. ’24, participated in the 2025 “Rise to the Challenge” Business Pitch Competition at UBalt. Lawson, with his business, WigglyFix, a handsfree, reusable wig installation device designed to simplify and enhance the wig-wearing experience, was a finalist in the Aspiring Business Ventures category. Roberts was selected as a finalist in the Existing Business Ventures category for her business, Pretty Kitty Wax Studio, which provides waxing services designed for melanin-rich skin.
Sandra Mupende, B.A. ’22, worked with the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) in 2022 as a racial healing ambassador for the Center of Race and Gender Equity while also serving as a caregiver in the homes of adults with intellectual disabilities. In 2024, she was accepted into the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, also in Pittsburgh.
Green Street News, which covers real estate, finance and investment news, welcomed Leonard Robinson, B.A. ’22, as a senior reporter. As a UBalt student, he was editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper.
Caterina Sorrento, J.D. ’22, rejoined Evans Law in Annapolis, Maryland, as an associate attorney last year. She also provides pro bono legal services through the Maryland Center for Legal Assistance.
Sean Wright, M.S. ’22, became a certified professional resume writer in September 2024 through the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches.
Dena Allen-Few, MPA ’23, coordinator of veterans and military support services at UBalt, was named a Presidential Management Fellow in August 2024, a program sponsored by the United States Office of Personnel Management. She also assumed the chair of the Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission.
Goodell DeVries welcomed Eleanor A. Clerc, J.D. ’23, as an associate with the medical malpractice group last year.
Marquis Who’s Who listed Nicholas Heffler, B.S. ’23, in March in recognition for his distinguished service as vice president of construction of Temp Air Company, based in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Daniel Santos, J.D. ’23, joined Regan Zambri Long, a leading personal injury law firm in Washington, D.C., as an associate attorney in October 2024.
Randolph Wells III, B.A. ’23, was recognized by The Baltimore Banner as 2025 Emerging Leaders honoree.
McDonald Hopkins welcomed Chelsea A. Zortman, J.D. ’23, as an associate with their Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group in September 2024.
Brown University in Providence, RI, welcomed Kelley Chase, M.S. ’24, in October 2024 as its director of alumni, community and belonging programs. Chase was previously UBalt’s director of alumni relations.
Jonae M. Exum, M.S. ’24, joined the Baltimore City Police Department as the crime gun intelligence center coordinator for the Criminal Investigation Bureau last year.
PeaceCorps and AmeriCorps recognized Jessica M. Robey, M.A. ’24, CERT ’24, as an inaugural recipient of the Harris Wofford Joint Service Award. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication, hard work and impactful contributions to the nation through Peace Corps and AmeriCorps. Robey previously served as a PeaceCorps volunteer in Jamaica and as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Baltimore. She previously served as the communications liaison for the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore. Brion Gill, MFA ’18, a spoken word artist who performs under the stage name “Lady Brion,” was named the 11th Poet Laureate of Maryland, a four-year appointment, in September 2024. Gill is also the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Arts and Entertainment District in Baltimore.
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