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.
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Dr. Christine Bergmark
CEO/President of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce
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Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan
President, St. Mary's College of Maryland
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Chris Kaselemis, AICP
Vice Chair, Board of Advisors. Director of Economic Development, St. Mary's County
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Gary K. Kessler
Independent Consultant, Kessler Integrated Systems Solutions, LLC
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Maria V. Navarro, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Charles County Public Schools
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Theresa Campioli Shafer
Director of Engineering Education and Research Partnerships Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division
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Kelly Robertson-Slagle
Director of Economic Development, Charles County
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Dr. Johnnie D. Taylor, Jr.
Chief Operations Officer and Managing Director, Contracts
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Dr. Evalyne Bryant Ward
Director of Operations for the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group
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Dr. Yolanda Wilson
President of the College of Southern Maryland