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Leadership
UR Leaders
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Jim Harris
Vice President for University Relations and President of University of Maryland College Park Foundation
- harrisjf@umd.edu
- 301-405-4568
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).
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Cynthia (Cindy) Allen
Associate Vice President, Finance & Operations and Vice President & Treasurer/CFO, UMCPF
- callen11@umd.edu
- 301-405-5865
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Beth Javier-Wong
Assistant Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, University Relations
- bethjw@umd.edu
- 301-405-3336
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