UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors

Laura with House Speaker Adrienne Jones ‘76, and fellow Alumni Association board member Lisa Nissley ‘01, after all three women spoke at the 2024 UMBC Annapolis Reception: Saluting Women Leaders.

Meet a Retriever—Laura Howell ’86, disability advocate and Alumni Association governance committee chair

Meet Laura Howell; she graduated from UMBC in 1986 with a B.A. in political science. She is an advocate for those with developmental disabilities and the CEO of the Maryland Association of Community Services, having recently celebrated her 20th anniversary in the position. Laura is also an active member of the UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors, serving as chair of the governance committee. She credits her time at UMBC and the support she received here for preparing her for a career of advocacy and service. Take it away, Laura! Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. A. I… Continue Reading Meet a Retriever—Laura Howell ’86, disability advocate and Alumni Association governance committee chair

Meet the Alumni Leadership: Ken Pittman ’80

Name: Kenneth L. Pittman ‘80, economics, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® Employer: PNC Wealth Management Alumni leadership role: President of the UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors Q: Where are you from originally? Annapolis, MD Q: What’s your favorite UMBC memory? Meeting my (future) wife at Dr. Peake’s Halloween Party Q: Why are you involved in an alumni board or chapter? If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. Q: Do you have a favorite hobby or pastime? Power boating and scuba diving. Q: If you were an Olympian, what would be your sport/activity of choice?… Continue Reading Meet the Alumni Leadership: Ken Pittman ’80

Scroll to Top