Get to Know the Team: HR!
The Human Resources unit collaborates across Resident Life and the Division of Student Affairs, and with University Human Resources on staffing, organizational, and business supports. The office directly serves 85 (or so) professional, six graduate, and over
Sylvia Thomas
Meredith Carpenter Assistant Director, Human Resources
Favorite Part of Your Job: I really enjoy supporting staff at all levels, both interpersonally and operationally. We try to remove barriers where we can and make processes as smooth as possible. I get to do a lot of problem solving and I find that very satisfying.
Program Administrative Specialist, Human Resources Favorite Part of Your Job: Working with students. Interesting Fact: Love to bake homemade desserts for family get-togethers.
Interesting Fact: Outside of UMD I spend time as President of DC’s Different Drummers, an LGBTQ+ community band, and volunteer at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
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Res Life Roundup | Spring 2021 | Vol. 3
