Get to Know the Team

Get to Know the Team: Student and Community Development Programs

Damien Franze

Manager, Student and Community Development Programs

Favorite Part of Your Job:

My favorite part of my job is getting to work with the best team on the planet. Dan, Stephanie, Miriam, and our PAs are some of the hardest working people on campus. Not only do they care very deeply about the Maryland Residential Experience, our students and student leaders, and the work we do, but they are also just the best people to be around. A close second favorite part of my job is around the half-way mark of any of our large-scale programs. By then, things are rocking and rolling and it’s always great to see students having a great time.

Interesting Fact:

I don’t know who invented TikTok, but I don’t like them because I spend way too much time on that damn app.

Dan Hairfield

Coordinator, Recruitment and Outreach Programs

Favorite Part of Your Job:

Experiencing the energy and excitement of the start of a new academic year with the Fall Welcome program series. And working with the best team on campus!

Interesting Fact:

I am an ordained minister, so let me know if you need a special event like a wedding officiated! :)

The Student and Community Development Programs (SCDP) Office serves as the department’s centralized student programming and community development unit. The SCDP Office is responsible for the planning and production of centralized educational, community development, orientation, academic enrichment and support, engagement, sustainability, and cooperative recruitment and outreach programs for our 12,500 bed residence hall system. In addition, the SCDP Office maintains liaison and cooperative working relationships with numerous university offices and departments in service of intra- and inter-divisional programs and events.

Stephanie Olson

Assistant Coordinator, Student and Community Development Programs

Favorite Part of Your Job:

I really enjoy planning and executing big events with my colleagues such as Fall Welcome and Trash to Treasure.

Interesting Fact:

When I traveled to China, I performed a dance with water sleeves.

Miriam Fraga

Graduate Coordinator, Academic Success and Community Development Programs

Favorite Part of Your Job:

Working with an incredible, supportive team. SCDP is amazing!

Interesting Fact:

I speak three languages!