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Faculty

Rachel L. Adams (2016)
B.S., Mansfield University; M.A., Western Kentucky University
Associate Professor, Communication

Kofi Adisa (2015)
B.A., University of the District of Columbia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Associate Professor, English

Mengistu A. Ayane (2011)
M.S., University of Westminster; M.A., University of London; Ph.D., Academy of Social Sciences and Management
Professor, Cybersecurity

Gabriel B. Ayine (1995)
B.S. University of Cape Coast; M.Phil., University of Ghana; Ph.D. Howard University; Graduate Certificate, George Washington University
Professor, Mathematics

Timothy M. Banks (2018)
A.A.S., BridgeValley Community and Technical College; B.A., Stratford University
Associate Professor, Hospitality/Culinary; Department Chair, Hospitality and Culinary

Lyudmila Bard (2007)
B.S., M.S., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Professor, Biology; Department Chair, Life Sciences

Archiena R. Beaver (2010)
B.S., Hampton University; M.S.N., University of Virginia; Post Masters Certificate in Nursing, Walden University
Professor, Nursing; Department Chair, Nursing

Allison R. Bell (2013)
B.S., M.A., University of Maryland College Park
Professor, Mathematics

Ahmed Benkhalti (2018)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Cheryl L. Berman (1987)
B.A., M.A., University of Maryland
Professor, World Languages

Hanael Bianchi (2006)
B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville; M.A., University of Connecticut; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America
Professor, History

Johnny Bouman (1983)
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.A., University of Maryland
Professor, Economics

Ghazanfer Bozai (2018)
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Associate Professor, Construction Management; Department Chair, Engineering and Technology

Danielle Brandford (2022)
A.S., Community College of Baltimore County; B.S., American Public University System; M.S.N., Walden University
Instructor, Nursing

Terrell Bratcher (2016)
B.A., M.A., Virginia State University
Instructor, History

Karen Bridges (2016)
A.B., Smith College; M.S., University Massachusetts Boston
Professor, Earth Science/Physical Science; Department Chair, Physical Sciences

Andrew L. Brown (2011)
B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., Johns Hopkins University
Associate Professor, Mathematics

Roberta A. Brown (2016)
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic State University; M.E., University of Virginia; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
Associate Professor, Chemistry

Timothy W. Bruno (2019)
B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park
Assistant Professor, English 

Mirlina Bryant (2016)
B.A., Tufts University; D.M.D, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene

David J. Buck (2007)
B.S., Summit University; M.Ed., Temple University
Professor, English

Guy G. Bunyard (1993)
B.S., Stanford University; M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Professor, Mathematics

Angel C. Burba (1999)
B.S., M.S., University of Maryland Baltimore County; Public Policy Administration Certification
Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic

Bhuvana Chandran (2007)
M.D., University of Madras
Professor, Biology

Jennie Charlton- Jackson (2019)
B.A., Grace College; M.A., Seton Hall University; Ph.D., Howard University
Associate Professor, English

Sabina Choi (2020)
M.S.N., Stevenson University
Assistant Professor, Nursing

Sandra Clabough (2007)
B.S., Louisiana State University, M.S., Towson University
Instructor, Biology

Eric L. Clark (2012)
B.S., Morgan State University; M.P.M., University of Maryland-College Park; D.C.J., California University of Pennsylvania
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice 

Laurie B. Collins (2000)
B.S., Frostburg State University; M.A., University California- Los Angeles
Associate Professor, Teacher Education; Department Chair, Teacher Education 

Theresa Cooney (2015)
B.S.N., Villanova University; M.S.N., Stevenson University
Assistant Professor, Nursing

Cynthia Cosgrove (2019)
M.S., University of Maryland Baltimore
Assistant Professor, Nursing

Kyle A. Coughlin (1994)
B.A., University of Maryland College Park; M.M., D.M.A., Peabody Institute
Assistant Professor, Music 

Shannon M. Dahl (2014)
B.S., Washington and Lee University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Associate Professor, Biology

Anna DeJong (2021)
M.S., Johns Hopkins University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Associate Professor, Physics

Evelyn Del Rosario (2008)
B.A., M.A., J.D., University of Baltimore
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice

Brendan Diamond (2016)
B.S., California State University, Chico; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Associate Professor, Physics/Astronomy

Teela Durfee (2023)      
A.A.S., Montgomery College; B.S., Misericordia University; M.S., University of Maryland Global Campus
Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Beth Dushman (2019)
B.A., Colby College; M.S., University of California-Davis
Associate Professor, Physical Science 

Charles K. Edwards (2016)
M.E.S., M.E.S., Loyola University of Maryland; Ph.D., Nova University
Professor, Cybersecurity

Kristel Karolina Ehrhardt (2019)
B.S., Strayer University; B.A., M.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Associate Professor, Mathematics

John C. Esenwa (2000)
B.S., University of Nigeria; M.B.A., University of Largos, M. Engr., University of Maryland College Park
Professor, Mathematics

Rachael L. Farrell (2008)
A.A., College of Southern Maryland; B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., Ed.D., Walden University
Professor, Nursing

Merha Z. Feseha
M.S.N., University of Maryland
Associate Professor, Nursing 

Assefa Z. Fisseha (2009)
A.A.S., Ambo College of Agriculture; A.A.S., Montgomery College; B.S., Mekelle University; M.S., International Institute for Geo-Information; Science and Earth Observation
Professor, Radiologic Technology; Chair, Radiologic Technology; Department Chair, Cardiovascular Technology and Radiologic Technology

Greg E. Fleisher (2005)
B.S., Shepherd College; M.S., North Carolina State University
Professor, Sociology

Christina Fontanez Garrison (2018)
A.S., University of Puerto Rico at Humacao; B.S., Temple University; DPT, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program; Department Chair,  Dental Hygiene and Physical Therapist Assistant 

Yifei Gan (1992)
B.F.A., M.F.A., Southwest China Teachers University; M.S., University of Tennessee
Professor, Art

Mary W. Gardner (1986)
B.S., University of Maryland Global Campus
Acting Professor, Accounting

Jennifer F. Garner (2008)
B.A., College of Wooster; M.A., Western Connecticut State University
Professor, English; Co-Chair, English

Cindy J. Garnsey (2012)
B.A., Illinois State University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University
Professor, Office Technology

Margaret H. Garroway (1991)
B.A., State University of New York At Binghamton; M.Ed., Northeastern University; Ph.D., College of Notre Dame of MD
Professor, English; Co-Chair, English

William R. Gillett (2015)
B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland; M.A., University of Maryland College Park
 Professor, Theatre; Department Chair, Performing Arts

Michael P. Giuliano (2010)
B.S., M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Professor, Film and Interdisciplinary Arts

William C. Gretes (2014)
B.S., University of Richmond; Ph.D., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Associate Professor, Environmental Science 

Coleen Hager (2019)
A.A., Baltimore City Community College; B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Lensa Hailu (2008)
B.A., Mt. Holyoke College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
Associate Professor, Sociology

Tara J.  Hart (1997)
B.A., Bucknell University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park
Professor, English, Arts and Humanities; Department Chair, Humanities and World Languages

Harolda E. Hedd (2013) 
A.S., Prince Georges Community College; B.S., M.S., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Associate Professor, Nursing

Michael Heffren (2000)
B.A., King’s College; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University
Professor, Social Sciences 

Mary Ellen Henderson (2022)
B.S., State University of New York New Paltz; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Elizabeth J. Higgins (2014)
B.A., Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; M.F.A., Florida State University
Professor, Dance

David M. Hinton (1992)
A.A., Rets Technical Training Center; B.S., University of Phoenix
Professor, Computer-Aided Design 

Bridget M. Holmes (2015)
B.S.D.H., M.P.A., M.S., West Virginia University
Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

Greta R. Holtackers Cannon (2013) 
B.A., Luther College; M.S., University of Iowa
Professor, Mathematics; Co-Chair, Mathematics

Stephen J. Horvath (1997)
B.S., M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Professor, English

Carol L. Howald (2014)
B.A., M.Ed., University of Missouri Columbia; Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor, Mathematics

Wei-Der Huang (2014)
B.A., Fu-Jen Catholic University; M.M., Manhattan School of Music; D.M.A., University of Maryland College Park
Assistant Professor, Music

Nancy C. Hutchison (2013)
B.A., Bucknell University; M.A., University of Maryland College Park
Professor, English as a Second Language

Timothy L. Jennings (2016)
B.S., M.S., Coppin State University
Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Services; Department Chair, Emergency Medical Services and Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Sarah Johnson (2015)
B.A., Columbia College Chicago; M.F.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato; M.A., Northern Michigan University
Associate Professor, English

Donna T. Jones (2014)
B.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University; M.A., Ed.A., University of Phoenix
Associate Professor, Photography

Mona Kamal (2022)
B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., George Mason University
Instructor, Mathematics 

Yvonne M. Kane (2014)
B.S., Bowie State University; M.Ed., Goucher College
Associate Professor, English

Eunice Kazko (2018)
A.A., Howard Community College; B.S., Western Governors University; M.S., Sacred Heart University; D.N.P. Grand Canyon University
Assistant Professor, Nursing

Hal Kenny (2023)
Instructor, Hospitality

Sunhee Kim (2007)
B.S., M.S., Sogang University; Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park
Professor, Mathematics 

Robert King (2017)
A.A., Howard Community College, B.A., University of South Carolina
Instructor, Emergency Medical Services

Heidi Kirkman (2013) 
B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County; M.A., American University; Ed.D., University of New England
Professor, Communication; Department Chair, Communication and Psychology

Jennifer A. Kling (2008)
B.S., Vanderbilt University; M.S., University of South Florida
Professor, Physical Science

Karen E. Kyger (2007)
B.A., Michigan State University; M.S., Johns Hopkins University
Professor, English

Frederic L. Lang (2007)
B.A., Drake University; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professor, Mathematics; Co-Chair, Mathematics 

Carla M. Lawson (2007)
A.A., Howard Community College; B.S., Towson University; M.S., University of Baltimore
Assistant Professor, Health Promotion and Human Performance

Nicholas Learned (2017)
B.A., M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Associate Professor, English; Co-Chair, English

Anna Lee (2024)
B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst; M.A. Loyola University Maryland
Instructor, Early Childhood Development/Teacher Education

Karen Y. Lee (2018)
B.S., Coppin State University., M.S.N., Towson University
Assistant Professor, Nursing

Sandra S. Lee (2011)
B.A., M.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Professor, English; Division Chair, Liberal Studies

Richard L. Leith (2008)
B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County; M.A., University of Maryland College Park
Professor, English

Heather D. Lemko (2014)
B.A., Goucher College; Ph.D., University of Washington
Associate Professor, Anatomy and Physiology

Monica M. Lewis (2020)
M.S., University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Instructor, Health Promotion and Human Performance; Department Chair Health Promotion and Human Performance

Kathleen Lilly (2011)
B.S., Ohio State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Professor, Chemistry 

Qingyang Liu (2020) 
B.S., Zhejiang University; Ph.D., North Carolina University
Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Yulan Liu (2013) 
M.A., Washington Bible College; Ph.D., Lancaster Bible College/ Capital Seminary and Graduate School
Professor, Chinese 

Julie Love (2021)
B.S., M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.A., Ed.D., University of Houston
Assistant Professor, Economics

William E. Lowe (2002)
B.A., Appalachian State University; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Professor, English

Juliette Ludeker (2010)
B.F.A., Kutztown University; M.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Professor, English

Jennifer M. Male (2006)
B.A., University of Mississippi; M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate Professor, Theatre and Stage Movement

Brian A. Martin (2014)
B.A., University of Delaware; M.A., Arcadia University
Associate Professor, English

Ryna M. May (2006)
A.A., Howard Community College; B.A., University of Baltimore; M.A., University of Maryland College Park; Ed.D., Morgan State University
Professor, English

Ellena McCarthy (2020)
Ph.D., University of Virginia
 Assistant Professor, Biology 

Eric McCoy (2019)
M.B.A., University of Maryland College Park
Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts

Katie McDonald (2022)
B.A., University of Maryland College Park; M.Ed., Towson University
Instructor, Special Education/Teacher Education

Kelly McMillan (2013)
B.A., Salisbury University; M.S., Towson University
Professor, Health Education

Hsien-Ann Meng (2007)
B.Mus., M.M., M.M., Peabody Institute; D.M.A., University of Maryland College Park
Associate Professor, Music

Linda A. Mercurio (2020)
B.A., Montclair State University; J.D., Brooklyn Law School
Associate Professor, Business and Entrepreneurship; Department Chair, Business and Entrepreneurship

David W. Milburn (2013)
A.A.S., Baltimore International College
Associate Professor, Baking and Pastries 

Matilda Minassian (2014) 
A.S., Allegany College of Maryland; B.S., M.S., University of Maryland Baltimore
Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene

Helen B. Mitchell (1974)
B.A., Hood College; M.Ed., M.M.S., Loyola College; Ph.D., University of Maryland
Professor, Philosophy

Jeffrey Moore (2017)
B.A., Ohio State University; M.A., University of Dayton; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
Associate Professor, English

Alejandro Muzzio (2019)
B.A., Knox College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Assistant Professor, Anthropology

Benjamin C. Myers (2002)
B.M, University of Hartford; M.M., D.M.A., New England Conservatory of Music
Professor, Music

Ellen D. Nichols (2006)
B.S.N., Vanderbilt University; M.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Professor, Nursing

Cynthia A. Nicodemus (2012)
B.A., Frostburg State University; M.S., Ph.D., Capella University
Assistant Professor, Psychology

Erin E. Nunnally (2014)
B.A., M.A., James Madison University
Associate Professor, English

Michael O. Nyagol (2014)
B.A., Moi University; M.A., Western Michigan University
Associate Professor, Mathematics

Krista A. O’Brien (2012)
B.A., Niagara University; M.Ed., Towson University
Associate Professor, English

Jeremy N. O’Roark (2006)
B.A., University College, University of Maryland; M.A., Pennsylvania State University Berks Campus
Professor, English

Joel D. Offenberg (2019)
B.A., Swarthmore College; M.S., University of Maryland College Park
Associate Professor, Cyber/Cloud Security 

Adebayo M. Olokodana (2013) 
A.A.S., Howard Community College; B.S., University of Benin; M.S., The George Washington University; Computed Tomography Certification; Radiography Advance Modality Certification
Associate Professor, Radiologic Technology

Edward F. Orlando (2019)
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida
Associate Professor, Anatomy and Physiology

Patrick R. Pagano (2018)
B.S., M.F.A., University of Florida
Associate Professor, Audio and Video Production and Technologies

Lindsey Patterson (2013)
B.A., McDaniel College; M.B.A., Loyola University Maryland
Associate Professor, Accounting

Jennifer L. Penniman (1995)
B.S., M.Ed., University of Maryland College Park
Professor, Mathematics

Keith T. Phillips (2023)
B.A., Ball State University; M.A., Michigan State University
Assistant Professor, World Languages

Hannah Pie (2018)
B.S., Lafayette College; Ph.D., University of Maryland Baltimore
Associate Professor, Microbiology/Cell Biology

JH Pitas (2023)
A.A., Northern Virginia Community College; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Assistant Professor, Geography

Mark J. Quinn (2015)
B.A., University of Maryland; M.S., James Madison University; M.A. Johns Hopkins University 
Professor, Cybersecurity

Stephanie B. Quintero (2000)
B.S., Salisbury State University; Microsoft Certified Application Specialist for Office Word 2007
Associate Professor, Office Technology 

Vijaya Ramakrishnan (2013) 
M.S., Towson University; D.N.P., Walden University
Associate Professor, Nursing

Elisa C. Roberson (2011)
B.S., Towson University; M.A., Loyola University; Ph.D., University of Phoenix
Professor, English

Lee Ann Roberts Sweeney (2023)
Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant

Chante D. Robertson (2016)
B.S., M.A., University of Phoenix;
Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Abdelrahim Salih (2007)
B.S., M.A., University of Khartoum; Ph.D., University of Bayreuth; Certified Green Professor; Certified in Effective On-Line Teaching
Professor, Arabic

Sarah C. Saxer (2007)
B.A., Furman University; M.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Professor, English as a Second Language

Maureen E. Schuler (2007)
B.A., University of Maryland; Ph.D., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Professor, Psychology and Human Development

Kelly E. Scible (2013)
A.A.S., Howard Community College; B.S., University of Baltimore
Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Technology

Doris Scott (2022)
B.S.N., Dillard University; M.S.N., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park
Associate Professor, Nursing

Susan A. Seibel (2011)
A.A., Baltimore City Community College; B.S., University of Maryland Baltimore County; R.D.H., M.S., University of Maryland Dental School
Professor, Dental Hygiene

Steven Silberg (2015)
M.F.A., Maryland Institute College Art
Associate Professor, Visual Arts;  Department Chair, Visual Arts

Darion B. Smith
M.F.A., University of Oregon
Assistant Professor, Dance

Teresa A. Schnetzler (2021)
B.S., University of Maryland-College Park
Instructor, Dental Hygiene

Raminder K. Singh (2014)
Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Michelle Sotka (2012)
B.S., Miami University; M.S., John Carroll University, M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Professor, Accounting; Department Chair, Accounting & Economics

Bharathi Subramaniasiva (2020)
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Bharathiar University
Assistant Professor, Physics/Physical Science

Mark Tacyn (2005)
B.A., Manhattan College; M.A., University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park
Assistant Professor, History

Caroline E. Torcaso (2006)
B.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., University College, University of Maryland
Professor, Mathematics

Ahn Truong (2015)
B.A., M.S., The University of West Florida
Associate Professor, Office Technology; Department Chair, Cyber Technology

Brooke E. Tyson (2011)
A.A., Howard Community College; B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County; M.A., University of Maryland College Park
Professor, English

Fahimeh Vahdat (2012)
A.A., Richland College; B.F.A., M.F.A., Southern Methodist University
Professor, Studio Art

Lamont D. Vaughan (2012)
B.S., Morgan State University; M.S., East Tennessee State University
Associate Professor, Mathematics

Kristy M. Vernille Blocklin (2009)
B.S., State University of New York Fredonia; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park
Associate Professor, Mathematics

Nadene Vevea (2020)
B.A., M.A., Minnesota State University Mankato; Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Associate Professor, Communication

Philip J. Vilardo (1993)
B.A., Penn State University; M.A., Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University
Professor, Sociology

Janice A. Weinberger (1999)
B.S., University of Maryland; M.S., George Washington University
Associate Professor, Biology

Jane H. Wenstrom (2014) 
B.S., University of California Los Angeles; Ph.D., New York State University
Associate Professor, Mathematics

Mari Wepprecht (2013)
B.S., University of the Pacific; M.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County
Associate Professor, Sociology

Marie J. Westhaver (1996)
B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County; M.A., University of Baltimore; Certificate in New Media Publishing
Professor, Arts and Humanities

Lisa A. Wilde (2000)
B.A., Carleton College; M.F.A., D.F.A., Yale School of Drama
Professor, Theatre

Rosemary C. Williams (2013) 
B.S., Ph.D., London School of Economics & Political Science; M.A., London University
Associate Professor, History; Department Chair, Natural and Social Sciences

Marlena Wilson (2022)
B.S., M.S., Purdue University West Lafayette; Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Instructor, Microbiology

Christel J. Wohlafka (2017)
B.S., College of New Jersey; M.S., University of Virginia
Associate Professor, Mathematics

Angela H. Wood (2006)
M.A., The Pennsylvania State University
Professor, English

Wei Xie (1997)
B.S., Shandong Medical University; M.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Professor, Chemistry/Physics

Amelia Yongue (2002)
B.A., University of North Carolina; B.A., East Carolina University; M.A., Georgetown University
Professor, English; Chair, World Languages

Laura Y. Yoo (2005)
B.A., Boston College; M.A., Georgetown University
Professor, English; Division Chair, Foundational Learning

Colleen Young (2019)
M.S., Stevenson University
Assistant Professor, Nursing

Meghan Young (2021)
B.A., Notre Dame College; M.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University
Instructor, Communication 

Rehana Yusaf (2011)
B.S., Napier University; M.A., Towson University
Associate Professor, Mathematics