Board of Advisors

The mission of the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences Board of Advisors is to assist the dean and the leadership of the School to enact the vision, values, and plans of Loyola University Maryland in the lives of the undergraduate and graduate students and faculty, administrators, and staff of Loyola University Maryland.

Board of Advisors

Raymond Truitt, '79

Board Chair 
Ballard Spahr LLP

Raymond Truitt is a member of the real estate department of Ballard Spahr LLP, a national law firm with more than 600 attorneys in 15 offices practicing in litigation, business transactions, finance, real estate, and intellectual property. He concentrates his practice in commercial real estate financing, leasing, development, and restructuring. Truitt also served as Ballard Spahr's managing partner for over 12 years. Truitt graduated with a B.A. in political Science from Loyola College in Maryland (now Loyola University Maryland) and holds a J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law. He is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and a member of the Maryland Bar Association, and he has served as an adjunct faculty member at both the University of Baltimore Law School and Johns Hopkins University. Truitt and his wife, Mary Tilghman, live in Baltimore, MD, and have three children—Elizabeth, John, and Katherine.

Stephen P. Auvil, '88

Maryland Technology Development Corporation

Stephen is currently the Chief Federal Engagement Officer for the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) where he is responsible for the development of entrepreneurial support programs associated with federal funding and for programs supporting the conversion of federal laboratory research into new products and start-up companies. Before arriving at TEDCO, he spent ten years at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in the roles of Assistant Vice President for Research and Director of the Office of Technology Development, and he worked for seven years in the Office of Technology Licensing at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.  Prior to working at Johns Hopkins, Stephen worked for two small medical device companies where he had a variety of responsibilities ranging from rebuilding medical devices under GMP to setting-up and networking computerized accounting systems. Stephen graduated with a BS in biology and engineering science from Loyola University.  He also earned an MBA from the University of Baltimore and a MS in biotechnology from the Johns Hopkins University.

Ryan Blake, '16

Boston Consulting Group

Ryan Blake graduated from Loyola University Maryland in 2016 with a BBA in accounting. Ryan is a recent graduate from Loyola where he served on the Student Government Association as Vice President, and ran for the Division 1 cross country team. He is interested in increased collaborative engagement between Loyola's Sellinger School of Business and Loyola's College of Arts and Sciences. He currently resides in Boston.

Claudine Carter Pereira, '95, M.S., CLPE

Crime Laboratory of Broward County Sheriff's Office

Claudine Carter Pereira, M.S., C.L.P.E. born and raised in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas, had aspirations of becoming a prima ballerina.  From the age of nine through most of her teen years, she studied extensively with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City in their Trainee Program. Through an unexpected turn of events, Claudine put her dance career on the “back-burner” to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Loyola College in Maryland. She then moved to Richmond, Virginia to pursue a Master of Science degree in Forensic Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she graduated Cum Laude and was inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honor Society). Despite her change in career path, she continued dancing throughout graduate school at both Virginia Commonwealth University and Richmond Ballet.

Claudine’s career began with the Baltimore City Police Department, as a Crime Laboratory Technician, just prior to graduating with her master’s degree. In 1999 she moved to Fort Lauderdale and was hired by the Broward Sheriff’s Office as a Latent Print Examiner. Shortly thereafter, she attained her certification in Latent Print Examination from the International Association for Identification (IAI) and was promoted to Senior Latent Print Examiner. In 2004, Claudine was promoted to Latent Print Unit Manager and after ten years in that capacity, she was promoted once again to her current position of Crime Laboratory Director. Claudine continues to strive to be innovative and has worked diligently to establish continuity between the various forensic units within the Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab.  In her tenure as Laboratory Director, the Crime Lab has been awarded the FORESIGHT Maximus award for both 2019 and 2020 which is presented annually to participant laboratories operating at 90% or better of peak efficiency and productivity.   Most recently, in addition to maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB),  the laboratory was also recognized by the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for implementation of quality forensic science standards.

Claudine is an ANAB ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 Certified Technical Assessor in the Friction Ridge discipline and has been on numerous assessments in the US and abroad; having also been chosen as a Site Leader for an International assessment.  Claudine serves on committees for various professional organizations including:  the Forensic Management Committee for the International Association for Identification (IAI), the Latent Print Certification Committee and the Latent Print Identification Committee for the Florida Division of the International Association for Identification (FDIAI), and most recently the Friction Ridge Subcommittee (FRS) for the Organization for Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) Physics/Pattern Scientific Area Committee (PSAC).Despite her change in career path, Claudine, also known as the “Forensic Ballerina,” attributes many of her successes in life to lessons learned in ballet class. She shares this concept through her passion for the art of dance and continues to teach and mentor many young dancers who have come to realize that you can have the best of both worlds; pursue a career and yet still maintain your passion for the arts.

Gloria A. Flach, '81, MBA '85

Retired Northrop Grumman Corporation

Gloria A. Flach served as Chief Operating Officer of Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leading global aerospace and defense technology company, and from that position she retired at the end of 2017. She currently serves on the board of directors of Emerson Electric Company, a global technology and software company. Flach graduated with a B.S. in computer science and MBA in finance from Loyola College in Maryland (now Loyola University Maryland). She completed the Executive Marketing Program at UCLA and the General Manager's Program at Harvard University. Flach was inducted into Loyola's Computer Science Hall of Fame for outstanding contributions in the field and is interested in furthering the sciences and technology at Loyola.

Michelle L. Goddard-Kim, Ph.D., P.E. '05

Defense Information Systems Agency

Michelle L. Goddard-Kim, Ph.D., is chief diversity officer at the Defense Information Systems Agency. She leads diversity and inclusion strategies and goalsetting in support of the agency’s values and mission to defend the warfighter in cyberspace. Goddard-Kim researches policies, procedures and programs to identify gaps and remove barriers to attract, develop and engage a diverse and highly capable workforce. 

Previously, she served as DISA’s strategic planner, writing the agency’s plan to achieve its mission, vision, goals and objectives. She directed performance measurement activities to track DISA’s progress and ensured that external communications highlighted DISA’s strategic role in the cyber defense of the nation. 
Prior to joining DISA, she was the deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Army Chemical Biological Center. As part of the nation’s chemical biological defense program, Goddard-Kim led the administration of a world-class science and engineering laboratory. Her work included initiatives in strategic planning, sustainment and modernization of critical infrastructure, human resources and financial management. 

Goddard-Kim also worked as a policy advisor on countering weapons of mass destruction at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. She established policy and guidance to protect U.S. and allied forces against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack from state and terrorist actors. She played a critical leadership role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Committee on Counterproliferation to develop coordinated policy language that improves collaboration between allies to strengthen joint chemical and biological incident response forces. 

She began her defense career in 2005 as a mechanical engineer working on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective equipment for warfighters. 
Goddard-Kim holds a doctorate in public policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a Master of Science in engineering management from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science in engineering science from Loyola University. A licensed professional engineer, Goddard-Kim is a member of the Loyola University Dean of Arts and Sciences Steering Committee and the Engineering Department Advisory Board. She is active in the nonprofit community and serves on the Hearing and Speech Agency Board. 

Sanjey Gupta, M.D., '96

Northwell Health

Sanjey Gupta, M.D., is the Chairperson of Emergency Medicine at South Shore University Hospital, a member hospital of Northwell Health, in Bay Shore, NY. He is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine.   He is an experienced educator in harm reduction strategies, environmental emergencies, faculty development, and leadership development.  He received his B.S. from Loyola University Maryland, MBA from LSU Shreveport, and M.D. from New York Medical College.

Chase Hatchett, '11

The Pew Charitable Trusts

Chase Hatchett graduated from Loyola University Maryland in 2011 with a B.A. in history. Chase works on housing policy at The Pew Charitable Trusts, where he provides analysis and research on ways to increase housing availability and safe home financing to inform federal and state policymakers, providers, consumers, and other stakeholders. Before joining Pew, he held organizing and communications positions on President Joe Biden’s, Vice President Kamala Harris’, and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaigns. Prior to his campaign experience, he spent several years in real estate finance, including as a commercial mortgage-backed securities analyst. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. 

Lily C. Sehn Haviland, '12

Graphic Arts Collections Specialist at Smithsonian American Art Museum

Brandon Heck, '03

Linden Capital Partners

Brandon Heck is a clinical psychologist by training who serves on the human capital team at Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. He is responsible for overseeing management due diligence and helping to build leadership teams to drive success within Linden’s portfolio. 

Previously, Brandon served as an advisor at a premier leadership consultancy after five years of active-duty service as an operational psychologist in the U.S. Navy. During his military tenure, he served as the principal advisor to a strike group admiral and captain of the USS George H.W. Bush on matters related to leadership effectiveness, organizational culture, and team dynamics. In addition, he was embedded in a U.S. Marine Corps special operations unit where he oversaw assessment processes for several confidential training programs, coached battalion leadership, and supported several performance- and intelligence-related initiatives within Marine Raider units, Navy SEAL teams, and Army Special Forces detachments.

Brandon holds a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Master of Science, and Doctorate in Psychology from Loyola University Maryland.

Shreya Hessler, Psy.D. '03

MINDset Center

Dr. Hessler is the founder and director of The MINDset Center. She has been in private practice for over a decade. She specializes in the identification and treatment of anxiety disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, depression, and behavioral disorders. Dr. Hessler is trained in cognitive-behavioral and applied behavioral therapy for the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. She uses a comprehensive approach in working with clients. After a thorough diagnostic interview, clients collaborate with Dr. Hessler to create a treatment plan that target specific symptoms.

In addition to her therapy practice, Dr. Hessler has been an affiliate member of the faculties at Towson University and Loyola University in Maryland and has taught psychology courses both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In recent years, she has worked with youth athletes and consulted with sports programs to create healthy environments for athletic development. She now works with athletes and staff at Towson University’s Sports Medicine Department, promoting mental health wellness for students. Dr. Hessler frequently presents locally and around the country on topics regarding anxiety and behavior management. Dr. Hessler also volunteers her time as a member of the Local Management Board of Harford County and Advisory Board for the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University in Maryland. She is currently the President of the Maryland Psychological Association.

Meghan Lynch, '16

Constellation

Courtney E. McGuinn, '99

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Courtney E. McGuinn, Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Shareholder in the Real Estate Department in New York and Co-Chair of the Global Women’s Initiative, concentrates her practice on virtually all aspects of commercial real estate, including financing, acquisition and development. She has experience with restructuring and modifying distressed loans and drafting multi-party loan agreements and modifications.

Courtney represents both borrowers and institutional lenders, debt funds and insurance companies and investment banks in various aspects of loan origination for all types of commercial real estate financing, including hotel, multi-family, multi-property, construction and Shariah financing.

In addition, Courtney’s practice consists of broad national experience representing real estate owners, investors, operators, investments funds, lenders, and other clients in the financing of real estate through debt at all levels of the capital stack, securitized financings, mezzanine loans, construction loans, the purchase and sale of loans, and loan participations. 

Christopher McManus, '98

Morgan Stanley

Christopher McManus is a Vice President, Senior Portfolio Administrative Officer - Parametric at Morgan Stanley. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 with twenty-five years of global experience including compliance, trading, risk management, multi-strategy, asset allocation and ESG in roles at Jennison Associates, BNY Mellon, Neuberger Berman, Lazard Asset Management & Salomon Smith Barney. He has an MBA with a finance concentration from Fairfield University, an M.S. in organizational management from Manhattanville College, and a B.A. in political science from Loyola University Maryland (1998). He resides in Fairfield, Connecticut with his wife and two children.

Christopher J. Miller, '90

AstraZeneca

Chris Miller is the Vice President of Biometrics - Late-Stage Respiratory & Immunology at AstraZeneca. He is a Biostatistician by training and has led multi-national statistical and programming teams in the development and commercialization of a range of medicines, particularly in the areas of respiratory and inflammatory diseases. His responsibilities have included developing comprehensive clinical develop plans, strategic and tactical leadership in the design and analysis of data from clinical studies, leading written and oral responses to regulatory inquiries on marketing authorizations Worldwide (US, Europe, and Asia), and communicating new clinical study data to scientific audiences worldwide. Recently, Chris has had a leading role in developing medicines to prevent and treat COVID-19.

Chris has held several leadership positions at AstraZeneca since joining the company in 1993, including appointments in Biostatistics, R&D Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, and Health Economics & Outcomes Research. Previously, he served as a Biostatistician with the Neurosciences Venture at Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, IL). He is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland with a BS in Mathematical Sciences and minor in Computer Science in 1990. He received a Master’s Degree in Statistics with a minor in Mathematics from North Carolina State University.

Michael O'Day, '97

DLA Piper US LLP

Mike O'Day is a trial lawyer who handles a broad range of complex commercial disputes in federal and state courts and arbitration throughout the country. He serves as the Chair of the Baltimore Litigation Group and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Private Equity Litigation Group.

Mike has significant experience in matters involving M&A disputes, construction and real estate matters, consumer class actions, investigations and hotel operations. He also counsels clients on insurance and regulatory matters and dispute avoidance.

J.D., University of Baltimore, Heuisler Honor Society, magna cum laude and B.A., Loyola University Maryland.

David Ridley, '01

J.P. Morgan

David Ridley is Executive Director, Real Estate Development, with J.P. Morgan Alternatives – Real Estate Americas.  He is responsible for overseeing development and capital project implementation across all asset types throughout the U.S.  Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2007, he was director of construction for the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation, where he worked on the design and construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center site.

Ridley graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a B.A. in history and business, and has a M.S. in construction administration from Columbia University.  He resides in New York City with his wife.

Fran Shammo, MBA, '16

KPMG

Fran Shammo is a Manager, Capital Projects Advisory, with KPMG LLP. Fran is a subject matter professional (SMP) in construction project controls and governance.  Fran works with his clients through the complexity of running large capital projects and programs, some valued at more than $3 billion. Fran has seen the impacts of poor project controls and helps his clients to identify control gaps, develop transformation strategies, and facilities execution of roadmaps to create an engaged and effective workforce that embraces the newly established target models. Fran has extensive construction auditing experience working with clients across healthcare, life sciences, power and utilities, and higher education. Prior to his work at KPMG Fran was a project engineer with the Whiting Turner Contracting Company where he gained experience in procurement, estimating, and infield construction management.

Fran received his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola University of Maryland and obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Penn State University. Fran has volunteered his time as a member of the advisory board for the Loyola College of Arts and Science as well as the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) for the Department of Engineering since 2017. Fran currently resides with his wife in Hoboken NJ.

Laura Werther, '97, MBA '03

GWWO Architects

Laura Werther is a senior principal and the director of marketing and business development at GWWO Architects, a nationally recognized planning and design firm specializing in cultural and educational projects. With GWWO since 1998, Laura has helped grow the firm from a regional practice of 15 to a team of 60+ serving projects throughout the United States. She is a member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services and a recipient of the Maryland chapter’s Blue Heron Award recognizing her outstanding commitment to mentorship and chapter education. An involved member of the community, Laura’s volunteer associations have included the Walters Art Museum’s Walters Enthusiasts, Homeland Association, Sister’s Circle, and the Center Club, among other organizations. Laura received a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1997 and Master of Business Administration in 2003, both from Loyola.