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Department of Veterans and Military Families

Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission

Updated:

MCCSVC 3rd Quarter Hybrid Meeting

Thursday, August 6, 2026
10:00 am
Location: College of Health Professions (CHP) Building at Towson University
8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252
Join Zoom Meeting: https://umgc-edu.zoom.us/j/9975176074?omn=93158975268
Meeting ID: 997 517 6074

​Contact

Dena Allen-Few, Chair (chosen by Commission), University of Baltimore
Josiah Guthland, Vice-Chair (chosen by Commission), University of Baltimore
Kristin K. Byerly, Secretary (chosen by Commission), University of Maryland Global Campus

Members appointed by Presidents of Institutions of Higher Education

  • Dr. Derrick Little – Community Colleges of Baltimore County
  • Kat Schorr – Anne Arundel Community College
  • Alfred Taylor – Washington Adventist University
  • Johanna Seymour – University of Maryland Baltimore County
  • Clarissa Lang – Frostburg State University
  • Shannon Hardester – Salisbury University
  • Dario DiBattista and Toby Frevert – Towson University
  • Melissa Smith – Howard Community College
  • Arthur Toole – Prince Georges Community College
  • Ashley M. Wilt – Garrett County Community College
  • Kristen Maszarose and Melissa Moore – Carroll Community College
  • Barbara Travers – Harford Community College
  • Stephanie Hallowell – University of Maryland Eastern Shore
  • Alex Lyons – Notre Dame of Maryland University
  • Audrey Kennedy – Loyola University
  • Amy Coldren – Frederick Community College

Ex officio

  • Denise G. Nooe – Designee of DVMF Secretary
  • Zakiya Lee – Designee of Jay A. Perman, M.D., Chancellor, University System of Maryland
  • Brad Phillips – Executive Director, Maryland Association of Community Colleges
  • Irnande Altema – Designee of Matthew Power, President, Maryland Independent College & University Association

Copies of Minutes and/or Annual Reports are available upon request to DVMF. The Annual Report is submitted to the Governor, the Members of the General Assembly, and Maryland Legislative Reference.