Maryland Certified Public Manager Program Presents Class of 2022 Capstone Presentations and Graduation, June 30
June 28, 2022
Contact: Office of Advancement and External Relations
Phone: 410.837.5739
The University of Baltimore's Schaefer Center for Public Policy and the College of Public Affairs will present the latest class of its Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program, with their capstone presentations and a graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 30. This is the seventh class to complete the program.
Ann Cotten, director of the Schaefer Center, and Kurt L. Schmoke, president of The University of Baltimore, will offer a welcome and introductions. Baltimore County Administrative Officer Stacy Rodgers and Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr. will offer remarks. The capstone presentations will be introduced by Cotten, along with Profs. Carol Molinari and Debra Stanley, who serve as faculty capstone mentors.
The 2022 Certified Public Manager candidates and their presentations are:
- Melissa Anderson
Management Analyst III with the Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services
Project Title: Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities of Administration and Finance - Terrell Chesson
Division Chief - Operations Manager with the Baltimore City Department of General Services
Project Title: Invoice Automation/Tracking Initiative - André Clark
Police Athletic League Coordinator with the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
Project Title: Improving Health and Wellness in Baltimore County - Nicole Finneyfrock
Assistant County Property Manager/Assistant Chief with Baltimore County Property Management
Project Title: Evaluation of the Grounds Customer Service Division - Melissa Gotsch
Branch Manager for the Baltimore County Public Library
Project Title: Developing a Framework for Branch Staffing at Baltimore County Public Library - Orlando Lilly
Major with the Baltimore County Police Department
Project Title: NEAR MISS (Peer Learning for Safety and Alternative Discipline) - Jeremy Mason
City Manager for Pocomoke City
Project Title: New Pocomoke City/ Worcester County Library-Armory Demolition Project - Roslyn Cooley-Prayer
Human Services Program Manager for the Baltimore County Department of Aging
Project Title: Proficient Onboarding - Wendy Scott-Napier
Assistant Secretary with the Maryland Department of General Services Office of Real Estate
Project Title: Office Space Reduction - Maryland State Center Relocation - Christine Trotta
Chief Financial Officer with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Project Title: Training and Retaining State Employees: How the State Department of Assessments & Taxation Can Strengthen Training Practices and Limit Turnover
Roger Hartley, dean of the College of Public Affairs, will offer closing remarks following the presentations.
Learn more about the Maryland Certified Public Manager Program and UBalt's Schaefer Center for Public Policy.