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Division of University Relations
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Leadership

UR Leaders

Portrait of Jim Harris

Jim Harris

Vice President for University Relations and President of University of Maryland College Park Foundation

The Vice President oversees the Division of University Relations (UR), composed of more than 200 talented and dedicated advancement professionals.

UR is subdivided into a number of verticals led by the division’s senior leadership team. These include: Development (school, college and unit-based teams, central departments and advancement services); People & Engagement (UMD Alumni Association, board operations, special events and human resources); Finance (including UMCP Foundation and IT Services); and the Office of the Vice President (strategy, communications and principal gifts).

Portrait of Cynthia (Cindy) Allen

Cynthia (Cindy) Allen

Associate Vice President, Finance & Operations and Vice President & Treasurer/CFO, UMCPF

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Heather Foss Thomas

Assistant Vice President, Central Development

Portrait of Beth Javier-Wong

Beth Javier-Wong

Assistant Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, University Relations

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Michelle Milkovich

Assistant Vice President, Advancement Services

Portrait of Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams

Assistant Vice President, People & Engagement

Portrait of Jessica Roberts

Jessica Roberts

Senior Executive Director, Alumni Association

Portrait of Susan Smith

Susan Smith

Executive Director, Principal Gifts