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 Â鶹Porn in the lives of the undergraduate and graduate students and faculty, administrators, and staff of Â鶹Porn.
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. ĚýPrior 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. ĚýHe 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 is a Principal at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he leads teams focused on growth strategy, commercial diligence, and operational transformation across industries including consumer goods, retail, and private equity portfolio companies. His work centers on helping organizations identify new market opportunities and drive sustainable long-term value creation.
Before joining BCG, Ryan worked at EY-Parthenon, supporting clients private equity and corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions through financial diligence. He began his career in audit and has since led engagements spanning nearly every major industry, with a focus on data-driven decision making and strategic execution.
A 2016 graduate of Â鶹Porn, Ryan earned his B.B.A. in Accounting. He is passionate about mentorship, organizational leadership, and fostering connections between Loyola students and the broader business community.
Before joining BCG, Ryan worked at EY-Parthenon, supporting clients private equity and corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions through financial diligence. He began his career in audit and has since led engagements spanning nearly every major industry, with a focus on data-driven decision making and strategic execution.
A 2016 graduate of Â鶹Porn, Ryan earned his B.B.A. in Accounting. He is passionate about mentorship, organizational leadership, and fostering connections between Loyola students and the broader business community.
Colleen Brown, '04 Sidley Austin LLP
Colleen is a nationally recognized lawyer with an increasing focus on AI. She provides strategic advice on digital risk management for a diverse range of companies. Her clients turn to her for compliance advising, digital governance, investigations, litigation and regulatory enforcement defense, and crisis management related to AI, privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response. She is ranked by Chambers USA (Nationwide, 2022–2025) and Chambers Global (USA, 2023–2025) in the Privacy & Data Security: Privacy and Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity categories. In the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, clients praised Colleen as “superb counsel” and that she “bridges the gap between legal and IT.”
Claudine Carter Pereira, M.S., CLPE, '95 Crime Laboratory of Broward County Sheriff's Office
Claudine was born and raised in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, with dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. From the age of nine through her teen years, she trained with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. Though she placed her dance aspirations on hold, she pursued her passion for science—earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola College in Maryland and a Master of Science in Forensic Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating cum laude and inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma.
Her forensic journey began in 1997 with the Baltimore City Police Department as a Crime Laboratory Technician. In 1999, she joined the Broward Sheriff’s Office as a Latent Print Examiner, steadily advancing to Latent Print Unit Manager in 2004. A decade later, Claudine made history with her promotion to Crime Laboratory Director—becoming the first female Crime Lab Director in the 50-year history of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab and the first Black Crime Lab Director in the state of Florida.
Claudine is an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 Certified Technical Assessor in the Friction Ridge discipline. She has led numerous forensic assessments across the U.S. and internationally, including serving as a Site Leader for an international assessment. She plays a pivotal role in shaping industry standards and policies, serving on committees for the International Association for Identification (IAI), the Friction Ridge Subcommittee (FRS) for the Organization for Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), and the Physics/Pattern Scientific Area Committee (PSAC). She also serves on the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Advisory Policy Board for Identification Services and sits on the Science Advisory Board for the DC Department of Forensic Sciences. Claudine proudly serves on the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board at Â鶹Porn, giving back to the institution that helped shape her academic foundation.
In April 2025, Claudine made history once again, becoming the first Black woman to serve as ASCLD President-Elect.
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Despite her career pivot, Claudine, affectionately known as the “Forensic Ballerina,” attributes much of her success to lessons learned in ballet class. She passionately shares this philosophy, mentoring young dancers to embrace both their professional ambitions and artistic passions. Through her guidance, she proves that you can have the best of both worlds—pursue a fulfilling career while staying devoted to the arts.
Her forensic journey began in 1997 with the Baltimore City Police Department as a Crime Laboratory Technician. In 1999, she joined the Broward Sheriff’s Office as a Latent Print Examiner, steadily advancing to Latent Print Unit Manager in 2004. A decade later, Claudine made history with her promotion to Crime Laboratory Director—becoming the first female Crime Lab Director in the 50-year history of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab and the first Black Crime Lab Director in the state of Florida.
Claudine is an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 Certified Technical Assessor in the Friction Ridge discipline. She has led numerous forensic assessments across the U.S. and internationally, including serving as a Site Leader for an international assessment. She plays a pivotal role in shaping industry standards and policies, serving on committees for the International Association for Identification (IAI), the Friction Ridge Subcommittee (FRS) for the Organization for Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), and the Physics/Pattern Scientific Area Committee (PSAC). She also serves on the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Advisory Policy Board for Identification Services and sits on the Science Advisory Board for the DC Department of Forensic Sciences. Claudine proudly serves on the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board at Â鶹Porn, giving back to the institution that helped shape her academic foundation.
In April 2025, Claudine made history once again, becoming the first Black woman to serve as ASCLD President-Elect.
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Despite her career pivot, Claudine, affectionately known as the “Forensic Ballerina,” attributes much of her success to lessons learned in ballet class. She passionately shares this philosophy, mentoring young dancers to embrace both their professional ambitions and artistic passions. Through her guidance, she proves that you can have the best of both worlds—pursue a fulfilling career while staying devoted to the arts.
Michelle L. Goddard-Kim, Ph.D., P.E., '05 Defense Information Systems Agency
Michelle is Associate Director for Plans and Executive Services within the Human Resources directorate at the Defense Information Systems Agency. ĚýAs a key advisor to DISA’s leadership, Michelle drives strategic planning and management, ensuring alignment with agency-wide goals. Michelle leads HR strategic management, data analysis, and communication efforts, identifying gaps and recommending improvements. She also serves as the Senior Executive Services Program Manager, providing expert guidance to senior leaders on all executive HR matters, from talent acquisition to performance management and compensation, working directly with the Department of War leaders and other agencies to optimize DISA's executive talent pool.
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, Michelle 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.Ěý
Michelle 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.Ěý
She began her defense career in 2005 as a mechanical engineer working on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective equipment for warfighters.Ěý
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.
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, Michelle 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.Ěý
Michelle 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.Ěý
She began her defense career in 2005 as a mechanical engineer working on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective equipment for warfighters.Ěý
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.
Sanjay Gupta, M.D., '96 Board Chair, Northwell Health
Sanjey is the Senior VP and Executive Director of Emergency Medicine for Northwell Health. 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, and leadership development. He received his B.S. in biology from Â鶹Porn, MBA from LSU Shreveport, and M.D. from New York Medical College.
Chase Hatchett, '11 The Pew Charitable Trusts
Chase graduated from Â鶹Porn 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.
Brandon Heck, '03, Psy.D. '08 Linden Capital Partners
Brandon 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.Ěý
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 Â鶹Porn.
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 Â鶹Porn.
Shreya Hessler, Psy.D., '03 MINDset Center
Dr. Shreya Hessler is the owner and director of The MINDset Center in Bel Air, Maryland. In her clinical practice, she serves pediatric and adult populations in the areas of Anxiety, ADHD, Sport psychology and Learning Disorders. She is the author of Bianca Finds Her Bounce, a children’s book on anxiety. She has held faculty positions at the Loyola University in Maryland and Towson University teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Dr. Hessler is the past President of the Maryland Psychological Association and served as the organization’s youngest and first woman of color member in that role. In 2022, she was awarded Loyola University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for her dedication and advocacy of pediatric mental health in the region. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Hessler has spoken at the local, state, and national levels discussing the impact of anxiety on the pediatric population.
A champion of proactive mental wellness skill building, Dr. Hessler also presents frequently on arming our young population, their parents, and educators with resilience skills to manage the big feelings they may feel growing up in these changing times.
Dr. Hessler is the past President of the Maryland Psychological Association and served as the organization’s youngest and first woman of color member in that role. In 2022, she was awarded Loyola University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for her dedication and advocacy of pediatric mental health in the region. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Hessler has spoken at the local, state, and national levels discussing the impact of anxiety on the pediatric population.
A champion of proactive mental wellness skill building, Dr. Hessler also presents frequently on arming our young population, their parents, and educators with resilience skills to manage the big feelings they may feel growing up in these changing times.
Meghan Lynch, '16 Constellation
Kelly McClure, Ph.D., ABPP, '95 Psychologist in Private Practice
Kelly is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist. In her private practice, she provides cognitive behavioral therapy for adults and teens coping with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and health-related challenges.
Before transitioning to full-time private practice, Kelly was a Professor of Psychology at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, where she held several leadership roles, including Psychology Department Chair and Director of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. Throughout her academic career, she has authored numerous books, chapters, and journal articles. She also served in several editorial positions—most notably as Associate Editor for Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, the official journal of the American Psychological Association’s Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology). She is passionate about teaching and mentoring and is delighted to continue supporting students and faculty as a member of the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences Board of Advisors.
Kelly earned her B.A. from Â鶹Porn and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University.
Before transitioning to full-time private practice, Kelly was a Professor of Psychology at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, where she held several leadership roles, including Psychology Department Chair and Director of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. Throughout her academic career, she has authored numerous books, chapters, and journal articles. She also served in several editorial positions—most notably as Associate Editor for Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, the official journal of the American Psychological Association’s Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology). She is passionate about teaching and mentoring and is delighted to continue supporting students and faculty as a member of the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences Board of Advisors.
Kelly earned her B.A. from Â鶹Porn and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University.
Christopher J. Miller, '90 AstraZeneca
Chris is the Vice President of Biometrics - Respiratory & Immunology and Statistical Innovation 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 Â鶹Porn 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.
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 Â鶹Porn 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.
Lily C. Sehn Haviland, '12 Graphic Arts Collections Specialist at Smithsonian American Art Museum
Fran Shammo, MBA, '16 KPMG
Fran is a Director at KPMG LLP in the Infrastructure, Capital Projects, and Climate Advisory (ICA) Practice based in New York City. He specializes in construction project controls and project management governance, guiding clients through the complexities of managing large-scale capital projects and programs. Leveraging his extensive experience in construction auditing and consulting, Fran assists clients across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, power and utilities, and higher education. He identifies control gaps, develops transformative strategies, and facilitates his clients in executing roadmaps to cultivate an engaged workforce that embraces new target operating models.
Before joining KPMG, Fran was a project engineer at the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, where he gained experience in procurement, estimating, and hands-on construction management. Fran holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Â鶹Porn and an MBA in Strategic Leadership from Pennsylvania State University. Since 2017, he has volunteered as a member of the advisory board for the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences as well as the Industrial Advisory Board for the Department of Engineering. Fran lives in Morris County, NJ, with his wife and baby boy.
Before joining KPMG, Fran was a project engineer at the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, where he gained experience in procurement, estimating, and hands-on construction management. Fran holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Â鶹Porn and an MBA in Strategic Leadership from Pennsylvania State University. Since 2017, he has volunteered as a member of the advisory board for the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences as well as the Industrial Advisory Board for the Department of Engineering. Fran lives in Morris County, NJ, with his wife and baby boy.
Laura Werther, '97, MBA, '03 GWWO Architects
Laura is a senior principal at GWWO Architects, where she leads marketing and business development for the firm’s recreation market sector and is instrumental in the firm’s operations. With GWWO since 1998, Laura helped grow the firm from a regional practice of 15 to a nationally recognized team of 70 specializing in cultural, educational, and community projects across the United States. She is a member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, currently serves as Treasurer on the Maryland chapter’s board of directors, and is a past 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.