Human Resources / Recruiting

Zachary Pisarz '23 is a talent acquistions coordinator at Enterprise Community Partners.

Taylor Curp '20 earned a MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Capella University in 2023. She is a human resource generalist at National Real Estate Advisors in Washington, D.C.

Angel Reyes '20 earned a MPS in industrial/organizational psychology at University of Maryland, College Park in 2022. He is a human resources associate at Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board in Washington, D.C.

Kaitlyn Zielstorf '20 is a sourcing recruiter at KBR, Inc. in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Grace Reingruber '18 is a human resources generalist for Full Stack Finance in California.

Vera Damanka '17 technically did an ISDM in neuroscience but completed all the coursework for a BS in psychology in the process. She is a career coach at WorkSource Montogomery.  In late 2023 and early 2024, she worked with Montgomery Couty Public Schools on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future legislation; which in part places career coaches in all the middle and high schools to help students with career development.

Nina Haller '17 is pursuing a MPS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a police officer and recruiter at DC Metropolitan Police Department.  She is also an assistant event planner and coordinator at DMV Weddings and Events  in the Washington, D.C. area. 

Rachel Solomon '17 earned a MA in Human Resource Development from Bowie State University in 2020, and became certified as an associate professional of training and development by the Association of Talent Development (ATD) in 2021. She is a workforce diversity and outreach partner for Montgomery County, MD.

Olabisi Fraser '16 is a manager of legal recruitment for the Office of Career Stategy at Georgetown University Law Center.

Emily Quade '16 spent three years working in admissions at SMCM following graduation. She is now a technical recruiter at Resource Management Concepts, Inc. in MD.

Karlee Vaillant '16 is a server at Cantlers Riverside Inn, volleyball coach for the Annapolis Volleyball Club and US Naval Academy, director of human relations at Potomac Paddle Club, and a part-time crew/deck hand at Schooner Woodwind Tour.

Ella Ford '15 is a recruiting coordinator a Venable, LLP in Baltimore.

Amber (Drake) Brady '15 is an employment specialist at Pathways, Inc.

Dylan Hadfield '15 is an employment specialist at Way Station, Inc.

Matthew Solano '15 earned a MS in Human Resource Management and Services from University of Maryland University College (UMUC)  in 2019.  He is an I-9 Analyst at Georgetown University.

Caryn Thompson '15 earned a MSP in I/O Psychology from UMBC in 2017. She is a legal recruiting coordinator for Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox in Washington, D.C. 

Kyle Wise '14  worked in admissions at SMCM for five years following graduation. He earned a MBA from UMUC in 2019, and is now a recruitment and admissions manager at NPower, a non-profit organization offering free Technology & Cybersecurity training and internships to 18-25 year old and veterans in undeserved communities.

Ebony Squire '14 earned a MS in I/O Psychology from University of Baltimore in 2016. She is a senior human resources specialist for Girl Scouts Nation's Capital.

Keber Debebe '13 earned a MSC in in International Human Resource Management from Kingston University in 2015.  She is a human resource information specialist (HRIS) at Georgetown University and HRIS Administrator at ZeniMax Media.

Jessica Kadjas '13 earned her MA in Special Education from Notre Dame of Maryland University. She is an employment coordinator at Goodwill Industries of Moncacy Valley, Inc.

Tianran Zhang '13 earned a MS in Human Resources Development from New York University in 2017. She is a HR Specialist at Paper Street Media. 

Kristin (Rolfs) Babendreier '12 is a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist (PSR) at the Community Research Foundation in the greater San Diego area.

Karina Mandell '12 earned a MPA from University of Baltimore in 2017. A staffing manager at Catalyte in the Washington, D.C. area, she is the CEO/Founder of Green Smart Cities," an initiative to build economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially just cities...through the application of Green Technology and community economic development strategies and partnerships." She is also the CEO/Founder of Sync the City, " a partner relationship management tool focused on helping agencies get organized to achieve synchronicity across their networks."  

Taylor Sturm' 12  earned a MEd in curriculum and instructional at Arizona State University in 2019. She is a human resources manager at Jai Medical Systems Care Organization, Inc. 

Melina Vamvas '11 is the director of talent & culture at Solidifi, an independent provider of residential real estate valuation services in NY.

Mmaolisa Ezekwenna '11 earned a MS in Human Resource Management from The Georgetown University in 2016. She is a diversity, equity and inclusion manager at The American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Mercedes Peterman '11 earned a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University School of Education in 2018, and became a licencsed graduate professional counselor that same year. She is a recruiting specialist at Phillips Corporation.

Jenny Wise '11 earned a MA in Human Resources Management and Services from UMUC in 2018. She is a program management analyst for a government contractor.

Elizabeth (Liz) Font '10 is a HR services associate for Fannie Mae.

Fawne (Robinson) Matthai '10 completed some graduate coursework in I/O Psychology at UMBC. She earned a graduate certificate in human resource management from UMUC in 2012. She is a client service specialist at SkillSmart.

Alana (Slater) Sage '10 earned a MS in human resources management/personnel administration from University of Maryland Global Campus in 2014. She is a senior manager of compensation, recognition & rewards at Amtrak in the Washington, D.C. area.

Tashia Graham '09 is a human resources manager at National Consumer Law Center in the greater Boston area.

Cassie (Ruiz) Verile '07 is an employee engagement specialist for Charles River Laboratories in MI.

Stephanie (Gardiner) Gerpe '06 earned a MA in Industrial Psychology from Hofstra University in 2008. She is a senior director of customer success for Glint, Inc. in California.

Laurie (Kloster) Filer '06 earned a MA in I/O Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University in 2008. She is a human resources specialist for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Oluchi Okidegbe Taylor '06 earned a MA in Human Resources Management from Bowie State University in 2009, and earned Certificates of Accomplishment Levels 1-3 in Human Rerources Management from 2011-2016. She is a records and information management specialist at United States Department of Defense.

Keri McCumber '00 is a compensation consultant at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Alison Beach '99 is a human resources generalist at Euler Hermes ACI.

Gia (Trionfo) Hooper '99 is a founding partner of Karmic Consulting, which offers comprehensive staffing services focused on the areas of technology, finance and accounting, human resources and administrative services.  She has been teaching yoga since 2004 (E-RYT 500)  and in 2010, she started her company BMoreYoga, LLC teaching private, semi-private, family and corporate yoga. 

Michele Ehler '98 earned a MS in I/O Psychology at the University of Wisconsin in 2001. She is an associate director of HR and learning transformation lead for UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company, in Atlanta, GA.  She recently completed a 3-year expatriate assignment living in Brussels, Belgium.

Jack Levinson '98 is a relationship manager for New Energy Equity.

Amy Cox '97 is a senior director of people strategy for Sapient.

Lisa Flower '96 is a family investment specialist for the State of Maryland Department of Human Resources.

Christine Long '95  is a senior talent acquistion partner for MedStar Health in the Baltimore, MD region. 

Stephanie (Warren) Wilder '93 is a human resources manager at Prince George's Community Federal Credit Union.