Board of Advisors
The mission and work of the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (USMSM) is guided by a Board of Advisors, which includes representatives from USM institutions, higher education and business partners, and government agencies.


Dr. Christine Bergmark
CEO/President of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce


Michael Harper
Senior Director of Regulated Industries Within Microsoft



Bernard L. Jackson, PHD
President & CEO of Leading Edge Solutions, LLC


Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan
President, St. Mary's College of Maryland

Chris Kaselemis, AICP
Director of Economic Development, St. Mary's County


Gary K. Kessler
Independent Consultant, Kessler Integrated Systems Solutions, LLC



Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Charles County Public Schools


Theresa Campioli Shafer
Director of Engineering Education and Research Partnerships Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division

Kelly Robertson-Slagle
Director of Economic Development, Charles County


Dr. Johnnie D. Taylor, Jr.
Chief Operations Officer and Managing Director, Contracts

Evalyne Bryant Ward
Director of Operations for the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group

Dr. Yolanda Wilson
President of the College of Southern Maryland