CLA Dean’s Student Advisory Council

Hi! My name is Nicole Carnero and I am from Prince George’s County, Maryland. I am from Peru and a first-generation Junior in the Honors College studying Sociology-Anthropology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a minor in Human Rights & History. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am the Vice President for the Pasión Latin Dance Team and Tiger Stripes Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Student Association while being a consistent member of ALPFA. Outside of academics, I enjoy watching movies, arts & crafts, and hanging out with my friends. With my role in the Council, I hope to make CLA students into a tighter community with more engagement from the Council to hear from students. I want to put in my best efforts to be familiar with different departments and concerns students may have about CLA. Anyone is welcome to approach me to talk about the Criminal Justice department or the CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas, or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at ncarne2 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON and please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you for reading and I hope everyone has a successful academic year!

Hi! My name is Keyona Carrington. I am a Junior studying Family and Human Services with a minor in Health Care Management. In addition to serving on the Dean's Student Advisory Council, I am involved in the Tigers Lead Program and a participant of the Student Action Collaboratory.  I would love to use active listening and critical thinking as a method to improve the experience of students within the liberal arts building. Be more active in observing challenges within the building in hopes to promote a safe and effective environment for students. I am happy to talk to you about my experience within the Family Studies and Community Development Department and CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at kcarri7 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have an amazing school year.

Hi, everyone! My name is Paige Chase (she/her) and I am a second-year graduate student studying social impact within the Professional Studies program. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am involved in the University Innovation Fellows program, a representative on the CLA Dean's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and a Graduate Assistant for the Living and Learning Communities under Housing and Residence Life. As a council member, I am ecstatic for the opportunity to engage with other students and find ways to improve the student experience, especially when it comes to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). I am happy to talk to you about my experience in Family and Human Services (a proud alum), Professional Studies, and CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at pchase1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year!

Hi! My name is Gianna Diaz, and I am a Senior studying psychology, concentrating on childhood and adolescence. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am involved with The Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore as a weekly volunteer. As well as interning with Pathways Behavioral Health, shadowing their behavioral technicians and analysts. I think finding time to decompress and recharge is very important which is why I love listening to guided meditations, walking trails, and going to small nearby beaches. My hopes with being on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council are to become more involved and connected with my peers, and to help serve as a bridge for enhancing the environment of CLA. Please don’t hesitate to reach out as I am happy to discuss my journey in the Psychology department and CLA in general. You are welcome to contact me with questions, comments, or ideas surrounding DSAC. I can be contacted at gdiaz3 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. I hope you enjoy this school year!

Hello! My name is Bethany Firebaugh and I am a Senior here at Towson University studying for my bachelors in History. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am a student research assistant for the Unearthing Towson’s History Project. The project is an ongoing collaboration between students, faculty members, and staff to uncover, understand, and explain the history and experience of diversity at Towson. A large part of this project focuses on collecting oral histories with retired faculty and alumni to address gaps within the University Archive’s collections and introduce new perspectives into Towson University’s collective history. With my position within the council, I aim to facilitate clear and open lines of communication between the Dean’s office and the student body to ensure that students voices can be heard in the addressal of issues pertaining to the CLA. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC.  I can be contacted at bfireba1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year! 

Hey! My name is Aspen Huls and I am a Sophomore double marjoring in History and Religious Studies, and minoring in Museum Studies. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and participant in Phi Alpha Theta. I want to utilize my time here to represent student voices and advocate for change that the CLA community asks for. I am happy to talk to you about my experience in either History or Religious Studies, and in CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at ahuls1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year!

Good day to all of you! My name is Julian Joglar and I am a sophomore in the Honors College pursuing a double major in Psychology and Spanish. I am originally from Harford County (specifically Abingdon :D), although I am a military brat, so I am from many places such as Germany! In my free time, I enjoy cooking traditional Puerto Rican meals, playing video games with friends, reading a light novel, or simply just relaxing after a long day. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am heavily involved in Pasión, the Latin dance team here on campus, as I am the co-fundraising chair. As a DSAC member, I aspire to bring people closer together with more awareness of the unique differences and perspectives we all bring. With a love of psychology and people, I want to spread more awareness around mental health along with how various past experiences and cultural backgrounds shape who we are. It is my goal to work with and understand anyone who has a concern in order to build a stronger and more close-knit community here in CLA. I am more than happy to talk to you about my experience in both the Psychology and Spanish departments, as well as CLA as a whole, so please do not feel that if you are not in either department that I would not want to help! If you have any questions, ideas, suggestions, or concerns in relation to DSAC, please feel free to reach out to me at jjoglar1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Although until then, I wish for all to have a lovely and enriching year!

Hi! My name is Jordan Lewis and I am a sophomore political science major. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am a member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Additionally, I am an avid mountain bike rider, outdoorsman, and runner. Through my role on the council, I hope to highlight the benefits of a liberal arts education to current and prospective students, encourage collaboration, and build a sense of community between LA students and faculty. I hope to be a leader in building up our college and preparing for the next generation of scholars that will grace its halls. I am happy to talk to anyone about my experience in the political science department or about the College of Liberal Arts in general. Please reach out with any questions, ideas, or suggestions regarding the DSAC. I can be contacted at jlewis67 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Study Hard! Have a great school year!

Hi! My name is Matt Puente, and I am currently a junior studying both Communications and Religion as a double major. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am involved in World Religions Roundtable, which focuses on and discusses issues and topics pertaining to national and international religions. Academics aside, I enjoy music, literature, exercise, and spending time with friends. As a member of the Council, I hope to connect with others at the university, foster a diverse sense of community, and bring to light new student experiences and perspectives. I am happy to talk to you about my experience in the Religious Studies department and CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at mpuent3 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year!