Staff Directory

Abigail Thien-Ly Do

Associate Data Scientist, Assessment

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

Telephone: 301-405-7683

Email: abbydo@umd.edu

Alan Socha

Associate Director for Assessment

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

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

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

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: 301-405-4775

Email: ferrickc@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

Edel Sebesibe

Coordinator, Data Integrity

Edel joined IRPA in 2021. Proud alum of University of Maryland, Edel holds a B.A. in Information Science and is currently working on her MBA from Maryland Smith School of Business.

Telephone: 301-405-1612

Email: esebesib@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

Research & Assessment Analyst, Assessment

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

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

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

Sharon A. La Voy

Assistant Vice President

July 3, 1969 – May 24, 2022

The IRPA Team is heartbroken by the loss of our leader, colleague, mentor, and friend, Sharon La Voy. Sharon came to Maryland in 1995, and joined IRPA in 2000. She first worked with the Campus Assessment Working Group, then directed assessment efforts, and was appointed as Assistant Vice President in 2015. Sharon earned her B.A. in Psychology and her M.A. in Higher Education from Stanford University.

Please visit IRPA's In Memory page to read more about Sharon's legacy.

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

Mike Passarella-George

Assistant Director for Decision Support

Loaned to the Elevate Project

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

Michelle Appel

Director, Assessment and Decision Support

Loaned to the Elevate Project

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