Staff Directory

Abigail Do

Associate Data Scientist, Assessment

301-405-7683
abbydo@umd.edu

Abigail Do

Associate Data Scientist, Assessment

Abigail joined IRPA in 2021. She holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from Dartmouth College, an M.A. in International Comparative Education from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching, and Diversity from Vanderbilt University.

Telephone: 301-405-7683

Email: abbydo@umd.edu

Alan Socha

Associate Director for Assessment & Strategic Analysis

301-405-4431
asocha@umd.edu

Alan Socha

Associate Director for Assessment & Strategic Analysis

Alan joined IRPA in 2016 and leads the Assessment Team. Alan holds a B.A. in Mathematical Statistics, an M.A. in General Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Assessment and Measurement.

Telephone: 301-405-4431

Email: asocha@umd.edu

Brice Struthers

Manager, Reporting & Special Projects

301-405-5593
bstruthe@umd.edu

Brice Struthers

Manager, Reporting & Special Projects

Brice joined the University of Maryland in 2019 after working in Washington, DC at the American Council on Education. He earned his B.A in Psychology from James Madison University and M.A in Higher Education Administration from George Mason University.

Telephone: 301-405-5593

Email: bstruthe@umd.edu

Chardonnay Snowden

Assistant Director for Decision Support

301-405-5608
snowdenc@umd.edu

Chardonnay Snowden

Assistant Director for Decision Support

Chardonnay first joined IRPA in 2013. Chardonnay earned a B.S in Business Administration with an Information Systems concentration from Bowie State University and a M.S. in Management Information Systems from Widener University.

Telephone: 301-405-5608

Email: snowdenc@umd.edu

Corey Ferrick

Manager, Decision Support Systems

301-405-2543
ferrickc@umd.edu

Corey Ferrick

Manager, Decision Support Systems

Corey first began working at the University of Maryland in 2018, then in UM Ventures (OTC), and later joined IRPA in 2022. A proud alum of the University of Maryland, Corey holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.A. in Spanish Language, Literature, and Cultures.

Telephone: 301-405-2543

Email: ferrickc@umd.edu

Danielle Glazer

Manager, Assessment

301-405-5595
dglazer@umd.edu

Danielle Glazer

Manager, Assessment

Danielle has worked at the University of Maryland since 2017 and joined IRPA in 2019. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Classical Studies from the University of Chicago and a Master's in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Telephone: 301-405-5595

Email: dglazer@umd.edu

Eowyn Ellison

Manager, Assessment Systems

301-405-3867
eowyn@umd.edu

Eowyn Ellison

Manager, Assessment Systems

After earning her B.S. degree from the University of Maryland in 1993, Eowyn started her Maryland career in the Continuous Quality Improvement office, the first of her various roles in data collection and coordination. That office merged with IRPA in 2000.

Telephone: 301-405-3867

Email: eowyn@umd.edu

Jamie Edwards

Senior Research & Assessment Analyst

301-405-3381
jamyung@umd.edu

Jamie Edwards

Senior Research & Assessment Analyst

Jamie has been at Maryland since 1999, first in the Libraries, then joining IRPA in 2016. Jamie earned his B.A. in Psychology from Maryland, MBA and M.S. in Project Management from UMUC, and is currently in Maryland’s Information Studies PhD program.

Telephone: 301-405-3381

Email: jamyung@umd.edu

Jessica Wojton

Data Analyst, Assessment

301-405-2151
jlwojton@umd.edu

Jessica Wojton

Data Analyst, Assessment

Jess joined IRPA and the University of Maryland in 2023. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychological Science from Ball State University as well as a dual Master's in Quantitative Psychology and Educational Psychology from Ball State University. She also holds a graduate certificate in Institutional Research and is excited for a career in data analysis.

Telephone: 301-405-2151

Email: jlwojton@umd.edu

Lance Beasley

Coordinator, Reporting

301-405-8045
lgbeas@umd.edu

Lance Beasley

Coordinator, Reporting

Lance has been at Maryland since 1994, first as a student employee, and later as a full-time staff member in the Department of Procurement and Business Services. He joined IRPA in 2022. Lance earned B.A.’s in Government & Politics and History from Maryland.

Telephone: 301-405-8045

Email: lgbeas@umd.edu

Michelle Appel

Assistant Vice President and Chief Data Officer

301-405-0475
mappel@umd.edu

Michelle Appel

Assistant Vice President and Chief Data Officer

Michelle has been with IRPA since 2002, after beginning in IR at Maryland community colleges. She has held variety of leadership positions within regional and national IR professional associations, including President of the Association of Institutional Research.

Telephone: 301-405-0475

Email: mappel@umd.edu

Mike Passarella-George

Assistant Director, Strategic Initiatives

301-405-5597
mpg@umd.edu

Mike Passarella-George

Assistant Director, Strategic Initiatives

Mike has been at the University of Maryland since 1999, serving in roles within residence life, academic advising, institutional research, and technology development. Mike earned a B.A. in History from the University of Florida and an M.S. in Higher Education from Florida State University.

Telephone: 301-405-5597

Email: mpg@umd.edu

Pamela Phillips

Associate Director, Reporting & Special Projects

301-405-5685
pphillip@umd.edu

Pamela Phillips

Associate Director, Reporting & Special Projects

A lifetime resident of College Park, Pam has been at Maryland since 1989, beginning at the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute. She joined IRPA in 1993, and has taken on multiple responsibilities over the years.

Telephone: 301-405-5685

Email: pphillip@umd.edu

Samantha Sweeney

Information Specialist

301-405-5594
ssweene4@umd.edu

Samantha Sweeney

Information Specialist

Samantha has worked at the University of Maryland since 2018 and joined IRPA in 2024. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communication from the University of Maryland and her Master's in Sports Psychology from Temple University.

Telephone: 301-405-5594

Email: ssweene4@umd.edu

Thomas Dobrosielski

Manager, Decision Support Systems

301-405-5201
tdobrosi@umd.edu

Thomas Dobrosielski

Manager, Decision Support Systems

Tom, a Maryland alum, brings his love for graphic design to his position in IRPA, where he has worked since 2005. He joined the office as an undergraduate student worker, later transitioning into a full-time employee.

Telephone: 301-405-5201

Email: tdobrosi@umd.edu