President

Jill Baker
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
umb.usga.president@umaryland.edu
Program in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Graduate School

Jillian Baker is a 5th-year PhD student at the Graduate School. She earned a BS in Forensic Science from Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA before earning her MS in Biology from Towson University in Towson, MD. Currently, Jill serves as the President for the USGA following her previous year of service as the Secretary. In her role as President, she hopes to enhance communication between USGA and students, increase student voices and hopefully host some fun events throughout the year. When she is not busy studying, Jill enjoys playing field hockey for VOLO, hanging with her MMI cohort, cross-stitching and listening to audiobooks.

Vice President

This position is currently vacant.

Treasurer

Patrick Amadi
Pronouns: He/Him/His
umb.usga.treasurer@umaryland.edu 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
School of Nursing

Patrick Amadi is a 4th year BSN student at the school of nursing UMSON. Currently, Patrick works in an ER as a student nurse at Luminis Health. As a treasurer at USGA his goal is to learn more on finances and budgeting and support as an active member of the USGA. When he is not studying, Patrick enjoys movies and sleeping.

Secretary

This position is currently vacant.

Programming Chair

This position is currently vacant

Advocacy Director

Rochelle Matheson
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
umb.usga.advocacydirector@umaryland.edu
Dept. of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitative Science
School of Medicine

Rochelle Lauzon-Matheson is a 2nd-year Physical Therapy student in the School of Medicine. She earned a BS in Biology from Towson University in Towson, MD. Currently, she also volunteers with the Vestibular Disorders Association as one of their Ambassadors. As the Advocacy Director for the USGA, she hopes to bring more awareness to policies and legislation that may affect students at UMB, and get students active in advocacy. When Rochelle is not busy studying, she enjoys spending time with her 2 children, and getting outdoors whenever possible!

Webmaster

Jessica Cornell
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
umb.usga.webmaster@umaryland.edu
Program in Molecular Medicine
Graduate School

Jessica is a second year Ph.D. student in the Molecular Medicine program. She earned a M.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and earned a B.S. in Biotechnology from James Madison University in Virginia. Currently, Jessica's research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of metastatic breast cancer in order to better treat the disease. As USGA Webmaster, she hopes to provide a comprehensive and easy-to-navigate USGA website for all students to promote community and communication at UMB. In addition to being the Webmaster for USGA, Jessica also serves as a Molecular Medicine representative for the Student Advisory Committee and Graduate Student Association as well as the PR coordinator for Neuroscience Outreach and Volunteer Association. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, dancing, cooking, and drawing.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer

This position is currently vacant

USGA Advisor

‌Cyndi Rice
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
USGA Advisor, Director of Student Development and Leadership
Email: crice@umaryland.edu
Phone: 410-706-7117

With more than 25 years of experience at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Cyndi has worked at UMB since graduating from the School of Medicine’s Radiologic Technology program. Cyndi loves advising student organizations and helping students develop into well-rounded, holistic, and professional student leaders.