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.
Mr. Kevin Beverly, Chair Executive Committee Member Education Advocate | |
Dr. Bernadette Johnson-Williams, Liaison, Vice Chair Senior Regulatory Health Project Manager *Ms. Johnson-Williams is serving in her personal capacity. | |
Dr. Eric Lin, Liaison, Vice Chair Executive Committee Member Acting Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services National Institute of Standards and Technology | |
Mr. Andrew Schell, Vice Chair Technical Program Manager & Human Capital Consultant |
Mr. Temilade Aladeokin EdD Candidate, Bowie State University | |
Ms. Gloria Aparicio Blackwell Chair | |
Founder | |
Dr. Charles Barnett Senior Vice President, Engineering Hughes Network Systems | |
Executive Committee Member Burness | |
Executive Committee Member Elm Street Development | |
Executive Committee Member Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center | |
Director, Office of Drug Development Partnership Programs NCATS/NIH | |
Montgomery County Executive | |
Ms. Ellen Herbst, ex-officio Executive Committee Member Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance University System of Maryland | |
The Honorable Patrick (“P.J.”) Hogan Executive Committee Member Vice President Cornerstone Government Affairs | |
Councilmember Montgomery County Council | |
CEO & Founder Black Meta Corporation | |
Dr. Anne Khademian, ex-officio Executive Committee Member Executive Director Universities at Shady Grove | |
The Honorable Nancy King Senator Maryland General Assembly | |
The Honorable Nancy K. Kopp, Emeritus Former Maryland State Treasurer | |
The Honorable Isiah "Ike" Leggett Executive Committee Member University System of Maryland | |
Chief of Staff to Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe Montgomery County Council | |
Chairman of the Board REGENXBIO | |
Ms. Roya Mohadjer Senior Vice President, Government Business Development Battelle Memorial Institute | |
Mr. Michael Priddy Interim Healthcare | |
CEO & Founder EurekaFacts | |
Executive Committee Member Rodgers Consulting, Inc. | |
Chief Executive Officer Maryland Tech Council | |
Ms. Swechchha Shrestha UMD School of Information Science USG Undergraduate Student Representative | |
Ms. Debbie Spielberg Special Assistant to the County Executive Montgomery County Government | |
Dr. Thomas W. Taylor Superintendent Montgomery County Public Schools | |
Vice President, Human Resources Operations Marriott International | |
President and CEO Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation | |
Executive Committee Member President Montgomery College | |
Ms. Teresa Wright, Emeritus Retired Parent Resource Teacher - ESOL Hispanic Alliance Montgomery County Public Schools | |
Dr. Alison Wrynn, ex-officio Executive Committee Member Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs University System of Maryland | |
Mr. Robert Youngentob President & Chief Creative Officer EYA |
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]
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]