Office of Graduate Studies

Graduate Student Association  

The Graduate Student Association represents graduate students at Towson University, addressing needs and concerns that arise for this unique population of the campus. The GSA also hosts events throughout the academic year  to build community, such as tailgates at Towson sporting events and trips.

Students looking for more information about the GSA can email the organization at gsa@towson.edu or visit the vice presidents during office hours.

Vice Presidents

Amber Barnett – VP, College of Science & Mathematics, abarne15@students.towson.edu

Rahel Fesseha– VP, College of Education, rfesse1@students.towson.edu

Katherine Maffetone – VP, College of Health Professionals, kmaffe2@students.towson.edu

Zachary Miklos – VP, College of Liberal Arts, zmiklo2@students.towson.edu

Alice Valenti – VP, College of Fine Arts & Communication, avalen3@students.towson.edu

Ruslan Zelentsov – VP, College of Business & Economics, rzelen1@students.towson.edu

About the GSA Vice Presidents

Amber Barnett completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. At Towson, Amber is pursuing the Master of Science degree in Forensic Science.

Rahel Fesseha received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Temple University. She is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. 

Katie Maffetone is a first year student in the Doctor of Audiology program. She is from Seaford, New York and received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology with a minor of Special Education from Loyola University Maryland. 

Zachary Miklos is in his final year of the Clinical Psychology Master’s program. He is originally from the Pittsburgh area and received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Washington & Jefferson College.

Alice Valenti is a Baltimore native and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art.  She also has an MA in Art Therapy from Drexel University. Alice is a first year student in the Master of Fine Arts program.

Ruslan Zelentsov is an international student from Kazakhstan. He received his Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from Kazakh Leading Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Kazakhstan. He is continuing his education at Towson University and pursuing a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management. 

GSA Office Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Office of Graduate Studies
Graduate Student Association
7800 York Road, Room 215

Phone: 410-704-3967
Fax: 410-704-3129
E-mail: gsa@towson.edu