CLA Dean’s Student Advisory Council

Hi! My name is Abigail Billovits-Hayes and I am a first year Graduate Student in the Professional Studies M.A. program with a focus in academic and student services. I graduated with my undergraduate degree from Towson this past May in Psychology and in the Accelerated Program for Professional Studies. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I work as the Graduate Assistant for Professional Studies Academic Advising and have previously held campus employment as an Orientation Leader, Honors College Student Director, and a Student Computing Services Manager. In my role, I hope to use my current and previous experience at Towson to advocate for transfer students and graduate students. It is of upmost important to me that all varieties of students feel welcome in CLA! I am happy to talk to you about my experience in Graduate Studies (especially Professional Studies), Psychology, and CLA as a whole.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC or any issues you would like to be advocated for.  I can be contacted at abillov1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year and I look forward to serving the needs of CLA students! 

Hello! My name is Desiree Braddock and I am double majoring in History and Political Science with a minor in Human Rights and History. I am also taking my opportunity at Toson to learn Arabic. Around my busy schedule I participate in clubs such as the YDSA, Urban Farm and Phi Alpha Theta. I have just recently joined the CLA Dean's Student Advisory Council this year and hope to use my time here to encourage communication between CLA students and staff members, as well as advocating for improvements within the department. I am happy to talk to anyone who needs advice or just a simple conversation; you can contact me at bbraddo1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Have a great semester!

Hi! My name is Reagan, I am a First Generation student from NE Alabama majoring in History and Anthropology with minors in Museum Studies and Human Rights & History! I work as a Writing Fellow at the TU Writing center as well as an employee of the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab. I am also the Vice President of the Anthropology Club, Student Advisor to Queer Honors, and a member of Phi Alpha Theta and Lambda Alpha Honors Societies. I am extremely passionate about paleoanthropology and human evolution and what these things reveal about humanity and what it means to be human! To me, interdisciplinary study and collaboration is incredibly important to all student and staff learning, something I hope to help promote through all of my work in our community. Together I believe that we can create an equitable space for learning for all across Towson University. If you have any questions or would like to chat about any ideas, please reach out to me at rbritt5 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Have a great semester!

Hey! My name is Keely, and I am a senior majoring in Anthropology with a minor in LGBT Studies. In addition to my studies, I am the president of Towson’s Anthropology Club and an employee of the Baltimore Community Archaeology Lab. I am passionate about gender and queer studies as well as creating communities on campus, and I hope to facilitate community building within the CLA and make sure that student’s voices are heard. Feel free to reach out to me at kviebro1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON with any questions, ideas, or suggestions! Wishing you all a successful academic year! 

Hi everyone! My name is Grace, I’m a junior political science and international studies major. I am originally from Minnesota but have since moved to Southern Maryland. I work two jobs through TU, as a research assistant and as the Student Program Coordinator for TU-BCPS Model UN. I’m also involved in different clubs and organizations around campus such as the Student Environmental Organization. I am President of the TU Surf Club, President of my sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi, and Vice Chair of the TU Model UN club. I absolutely love Towson and being involved around campus as I think civic engagement is one of the most important components of a community. That is why I am so excited to be a resource for promoting involvement within the College of Liberal Arts, please reach out with any questions or if you just want to chat at gcarawa1@students.towson.edu! Have an amazing semester!!

Hi! My name is E’Yona Copeland, and I am a Junior studying Psychology! In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am involved in service, research, and leadership experiences both on campus and in the community. In my role as a Council Member, I would like to help strengthen communication between students and the Dean’s Office and advocate for students’ experiences and needs within the College of Liberal Arts. I am happy to talk to you about my experience in the Psychology 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 ecopela1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Have an amazing school year!

Hi! My name is Shelby Cole and I’m from a small town in New Jersey. I am a graduate student in TU’s Professional Writing Master’s program (PRWR) on the technical writing and science communication track. As for work, I’m a grant writer with a Towson University English Dept. program, Grantwriting In Valued Environments (GIVE), where I collaborate with local grass-root non-profits and write grants for underserved communities in the Baltimore area. As a member of the DSAC, I’d like to further my experience in the advocacy sector by advocating for those in this very building. We all have the right to voice our opinions, and I’d like to help to amplify those voices! When I’m not working on school or job-related tasks, I’m usually hanging out with friends, going to see movies, eating at restaurants, and watching YouTube with a coffee in hand. You can talk to me about anything; I have a lot of random knowledge and love learning new things!

Hello! My name is Kennedy Leonard and I’m a junior studying English with a minor in creative writing. In addition to being on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am also a Towson University Admissions Ambassador. In my role as a DSAC member, I would like to help convey the needs and opinions of other students within the College of Liberal Arts. I am happy to talk to you about my experience as an English major, and as a student within the CLA as a whole. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas, or suggestions regarding DSAC. I can be contacted at kleonar2 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. I hope you enjoy your school year!

Hi! My name is Carmen Lloyd and I am a senior studying psychology. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am a founding member and wellness coordinator for the R.E.G.A.L. Collective Research lab and a member of the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi). As a council member, I hope to be able to bridge the gap between students and faculty, fostering a collaborative environment. I am happy to talk with you about my experience in the psychology department and CLA as a whole. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, ideas, or suggestions regarding DSAC at clloyd3 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Have a great semester!

Hi! My name is Emily McElroy, and I am a senior double majoring in Business Management and Spanish and minoring in the Music Industry.  In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am involved in Women in Business, the CBE Ambassador Program, the Tutoring & Learning Center, Events & Conferences Services, and MentHer. I hope to use my position in DSAC to create a strong link between the dean’s office and the LLC and advocate for our language programs. I would love to talk to you about my experience in the Spanish department or CLA as a whole.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC.  I can be contacted at emcelro1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year!

Hi! My name is Skye Ragan. I am from Cecil County, Maryland. I am also a First Generation student! I am pursuing a degree in Geography & Environmental Planning with a triple minor in Environmental Sustainability, Economics, and GIS. Outside of DSAC, I am a part of the TU Women's Club Rugby team! I have been on the team since my freshman year, serving as the Community Service Chair since my freshman spring semester. I find tremendous joy and responsibility in giving back to the local Baltimore region. I am also a student employee at The Office of Sustainability at TU, working with the office to provide GIS tools for students and faculty - I have worked to recreate the TU Campus Green Map (found on the TU Sustainability website). 
Although I have only been on DSAC for one semester, I hope to contribute to the enrichment of TU Students. I hope to engage with students and faculty to promote an exceptionable, safe, and sustainable environment at TU. 
Feel free to reach out to me about geography, sustainability, and anything about TU at sragan1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON!

Hi there! I’m Natalie, and I’m a Psychology and Family science major here at TU. I use She/They pronouns and will be graduating in Fall of 2026! I am studying to become a human services professional, hoping to work as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As both of these titles imply, after graduation I will go for my master's and work towards getting licensed! Outside of my classes, I am attending an internship at Port Discovery Children’s Museum, am the President of the Towson University Astronomical Society, and work as a Head Writing Fellow at Towson’s Writing Center! As the current vice chair of DSAC, I would like to investigate and better understand the experiences of CLA students through a systemic and holistic perspective. If you have any questions, ideas, or want to talk about space, Dungeons and Dragons, or anything at all, I’m your gal! Feel free to email me at nrichar1@students.towson.edu. Have a great rest of your semester!  

Hi! My name is Abigail Stark, and I am a freshman studying Political Science. I am hoping to study history as well, likely as a minor. I am currently working with Towson University Event and Conference Services, and I have volunteered with the Cardin Center for Civic Engagement & Civil Discourse here on campus. As a new member of this council, I want to learn more about the inner workings of the College of Liberal Arts and do what I can to support my peers here! While my focus is political science, I am also a strong writer, and I am happy to lend a hand in those and related areas. My email is astark11 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON.

Hello, My name is Colin Wade, I am a graduating senior here at Towson University, I am from and grew up in Prince George's county Maryland. My majors are in Anthropology and Philosophy so I enjoy meeting and interacting with a sense of curiosity to their stories. I am always open to listening to people no matter if you want to share an accomplishment or problem your facing. Some of things enjoy is spending time with family and friends, traveling, and learning new things to open up my perspective on the world. You can contact me though my email cwade6 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON or through my instagram @365lilc.

Hi! My name is Megan Ziafat and I am a Junior studying Sociology-Anthropology: Criminal Justice Concentration. In addition to serving on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, I am involved in the Criminal Justice Student Association, Forensic Science Student Organization, and the Undergraduate Research Club. As a council member, I would love to be a graphic designer to assist with different designs for signs, events, t-shirts, etc. I am happy to talk to you about my experience in Criminal Justice and CLA as a whole.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or suggestions regarding DSAC.  I can be contacted at mziafat1 AT_STUDENTS_TOWSON. Hope you have a great school year!