The Board of Advisors is a formally constituted body established under the auspices of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Its principal responsibility is to represent broad community interests and to ensure that student, business, local and state government, and higher education needs are addressed in the development of the Universities at Shady Grove. Within this framework, the role USG's Board of Advisors members is to:

  • Provide advice and support to the Executive Director.
  • Offer guidance on strategic development and implementation in the following areas: program identification, advocacy, fund-raising, cooperation and partnership building, marketing and promotion, financial and facilities planning, and evaluation and assessment.
  • Demonstrate their commitment to access in higher education for all students, in accordance with the Board of Advisors' Statement on Commitment to Equity.

The Board of Advisors and the Executive Committee hold several meetings throughout the year which are open to the public for viewing. Agendas are typically posted a few days prior to the scheduled meeting dates. The meeting schedule and agendas can be found below.

Officers
Kevin BeverlyMr. Kevin Beverly, Chair
Executive Committee Member

Education Advocate
Bernadette

Dr. Bernadette Johnson-Williams, Liaison, Vice Chair
Executive Committee Member

Senior Regulatory Health Project Manager
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

*Ms. Johnson-Williams is serving in her personal capacity.

Eric LinDr. Eric Lin, Liaison, Vice Chair
Executive Committee Member

Acting Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Andy Schell

Mr. Andrew Schell, Vice Chair
Executive Committee Member

Technical Program Manager & Human Capital Consultant
Deloitte

Members
Temilade Aladeokin hedshot photo

Mr. Temilade Aladeokin

EdD Candidate, Bowie State University
USG Graduate Student Representation 

Gloria Aparicio Blackwell headshot photo

Ms. Gloria Aparicio Blackwell

Chair
Montgomery College Board of Trustees

Audrey Awasom

Ms. Audrey Awasom

Founder
Audrey Awesom Group and Noble Uprising

Charles Barnett

Dr. Charles Barnett
Executive Committee Member

Senior Vice President, Engineering

Hughes Network Systems

Andy Burness

Mr. Andy Burness

Executive Committee Member
President

Burness

John Clarke

Mr. John Clarke

Executive Committee Member
Former Regional Partner

Elm Street Development

Daniel Cochran

Mr. Daniel Cochran

Executive Committee Member
President

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

Christine Colvis

Dr. Christine Colvis

Director, Office of Drug Development Partnership Programs

NCATS/NIH

Marc Elrich

The Honorable Marc Elrich

Montgomery County Executive

EllenMs. Ellen Herbst, ex-officio
Executive Committee Member
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
University System of Maryland
PJThe Honorable Patrick (“P.J.”) Hogan
Executive Committee Member
Vice President
Cornerstone Government Affairs
Will Jawando

The Honorable Will Jawando

Councilmember

Montgomery County Council

Howard Jean

Mr. Howard Jean

CEO & Founder

Black Meta Corporation

Anne KhademianDr. Anne Khademian, ex-officio
Executive Committee Member
Executive Director
Universities at Shady Grove
Nancy KingThe Honorable Nancy King
Senator
Maryland General Assembly
Nancy KoppThe Honorable Nancy K. Kopp, Emeritus
Former Maryland State Treasurer
Isiah Leggett

The Honorable Isiah "Ike" Leggett

Executive Committee Member
Board of Regents

University System of Maryland

Lisa Mandel-Trupp, Esq.

Lisa Mandel-Trupp, Esq.

Chief of Staff to Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe

Montgomery County Council

Ken Mills

Mr. Ken Mills

Chairman of the Board

REGENXBIO

RoyaMs. Roya Mohadjer
Senior Vice President, Government Business Development 
Battelle Memorial Institute
MikePriddy

Mr. Michael Priddy 
Owner

Interim Healthcare

Jorge

Mr. Jorge Restrepo

CEO & Founder

EurekaFacts

Dusty Rood

Mr. Dusty Rood

Executive Committee Member
President and CEO

Rodgers Consulting, Inc.

Kelly Schulz

Ms. Kelly Schulz

Chief Executive Officer

Maryland Tech Council

Swechchha Shrestha headshot photo

Ms. Swechchha Shrestha

UMD School of Information Science

USG Undergraduate Student Representative

Debbie Spielberg

Ms. Debbie Spielberg

Special Assistant to the County Executive

Montgomery County Government

Dr. Thomas W. Taylor headshot photo

Dr. Thomas W. Taylor

Superintendent

Montgomery County Public Schools

Paul Tchorni

Mr. Paul Tchorni

Vice President, Human Resources Operations

Marriott International

Bill Tompkins

Mr. Bill Tompkins

President and CEO

Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation

Dr. Jermaine Williams

Dr. Jermaine Williams

Executive Committee Member

President

Montgomery College

TeresaMs. Teresa Wright, Emeritus
Retired Parent Resource Teacher - ESOL Hispanic Alliance
Montgomery County Public Schools
Alison WrynnDr. Alison Wrynn, ex-officio
Executive Committee Member
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs
University System of Maryland
BobMr. Robert Youngentob
President & Chief Creative Officer
EYA
2024-2025 Meeting Schedule and Agendas

Board of Advisors Meetings

  • Thursday, October 31, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (in-person) [AGENDA]
  • Monday, February 10, 2025, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (in-person) [AGENDA]
  • Monday, June 11, 2025, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (in-person) [AGENDA]

Board of Advisors Executive Committee Meetings

  • Fall 2024, TBD (virtual) [AGENDA]
  • Spring 2025, TBD (virtual) [AGENDA]
2023-2024 Meeting Schedule and Agendas

Board of Advisors Meetings

  • October 27, 2023, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (in-person) [AGENDA]
  • December 8, 2023, 8:30a.m.-10:30 a.m. (in-person) [AGENDA]
  • February 26, 2024, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (in-person) [AGENDA]
  • April 26, 2024: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (in-person) [AGENDA]
  • June 12, 2024: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (in-person) [AGENDA}

Board of Advisors Executive Committee Meetings

  • OCTOBER 6, 2023: 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (virtual) [AGENDA
  • May 22, 2024: 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (virtual) [AGENDA]