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Military and Veterans Center

Location: Psychology Building, Room 107
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2992
Email:  
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Mailing Address

Military and Veterans Center
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Director

Dario DiBattista (he/him)
Psychology Building, Room 107
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m
Phone: 410-704-2991
Email:
Book a Meeting: Virtual, Phone, or In-Person

Dario DiBattista, Ed.D., is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to being the editor of the anthology Retire the Colors: Veterans and Civilians on Iraq and Afghanistan (Hudson Whitman / Excelsior College Press 2016), he has written about military and veteran topics for numerous publications. Dario has worked in higher education (residence life, adjunct faculty, student affairs) for over 18 years, while also working as a creative writing instructor for the Veterans Writing Project. His scholarship and original research concerns supporting Generation Z student-veterans in higher education.

Meet our Team

Location: Psychology Building, Room 107

Sean Evans (he/him) is an Air Force veteran and current E-6 Personnel Specialist in the Air Force Reserve, with ten years of service and a strong background in personnel management. He’s pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in Human Resources at TU, driven by a commitment to help others thrive in both military and civilian settings. Outside of work, he stays balanced through writing, reading, art, fitness, and gaming. he strives to adapt, lead, and apply the discipline learned from his service to every aspect of his life, aiming to make a positive impact wherever he goes.

Location: Psychology Building, Room 107

Rebecca Cossaboom

she/her/hers

Assistant Director of Military-Affiliated Supports and Services and School Certifying Official

Phone

410-704-3094

Email

Rebecca Cossaboom

Location: Psychology Building, Room 107Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
Book a Meeting: Virtual, Phone, or In-Person

Rebecca Cossaboom, M.A. LGPC, is a two-time alumna of Towson University and licensed graduate professional counselor in Maryland. At TU, she majored in psychology where she went on to get her master's in counseling psychology. She has worked in higher education at TU in several roles over the past seven years prior to joining the MVC team. Most recently, Rebecca worked at the Towson University Counseling Center coordinating mental health outreach and prevention programming across campus. Rebecca is a proud daughter of a veteran, cat mom, plant collector, fall weather enthusiast, and foodie. Most importantly, she is passionate about supporting students, in their ability to not just survive, but thrive during their time at TU. Don’t hesitate to reach out to get connected — she is always up for turning a meeting into a walk around campus.

Vacant

Coordinator of Military-Affiliated Supports and Services and Lead School Certifying Official

Student Peer Support Specialists

Sian Guilford (she/her) is the daughter of a Marine Corps Veteran, and a Business Administration Major with a concentration in International Business. She loves spending time with the MVC community and assisting in any way she can. She loves drawing, random side quests, and applesauce.

Kacey Johnston (she/her) is a Business Administration major / Economics minor, and an F-35 Air Force crew chief veteran. She is sapphic trans girl and acts as a support advocate and safe space for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community. She plans to open a café upon graduation. Her golden retriever, Apollo, is her whole world.

Ryan Shrake (he/him), originally from Maryland, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2018 and left in 2023. He then began his academic career at Towson University, where he’s pursuing a master's in supply chain management. Ryan joined the Towson MVC in Spring 2025 and is set to graduate in Fall 2028. 

Ewura-Baffouaah Mensah (she/her), pronounce "Air-uh," is currently studying Criminal Justice and Psychology at Towson. Her father was in the Army for 24 years before retiring. She is excited to get to know and support the MVC community each semester.

Mercedes Garcia (she/her) is an Art major and Marine Corps veteran. When she's not working, you’ll find her lost in fantasy everything (books, games, movies–you name it), daydreaming about food, or looking up new games to play! Swing by the MVC to chat with her about resources, your latest binge-watch—or just to say hi.