Board of Advisors

The mission of the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences Board of Advisors is to assist the dean and the leadership of the School to enact the vision, values, and plans of Loyola University Maryland in the lives of the undergraduate and graduate students and faculty, administrators, and staff of Loyola University Maryland.

Board of Advisors

Sanjey Gupta, M.D., '96

Board Chair 
Northwell Health

Sanjey Gupta, M.D., is the Chairperson of Emergency Medicine at South Shore University Hospital, a member hospital of Northwell Health, in Bay Shore, NY. He is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He is a experienced educator in harm reduction strategies, environmental emergencies, faculty development, and leadership development. He received his B.S. from Loyola University Maryland, MBA from LSU Shreveport, and M.D. from New York Medical College.

Stephen P. Auvil, '88

Maryland Technology Development Corporation

Stephen is currently the Chief Federal Engagement Officer for the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) where he is responsible for the development of entrepreneurial support programs associated with federal funding and for programs supporting the conversion of federal laboratory research into new products and start-up companies. Before arriving at TEDCO, he spent ten years at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in the roles of Assistant Vice President for Research and Director of the Office of Technology Development, and he worked for seven years in the Office of Technology Licensing at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.  Prior to working at Johns Hopkins, Stephen worked for two small medical device companies where he had a variety of responsibilities ranging from rebuilding medical devices under GMP to setting-up and networking computerized accounting systems. Stephen graduated with a BS in biology and engineering science from Loyola University.  He also earned an MBA from the University of Baltimore and a MS in biotechnology from the Johns Hopkins University.

Ryan Blake, '16

Boston Consulting Group

Ryan Blake graduated from Loyola University Maryland in 2016 with a BBA in accounting. Ryan is a recent graduate from Loyola where he served on the Student Government Association as Vice President, and ran for the Division 1 cross country team. He is interested in increased collaborative engagement between Loyola's Sellinger School of Business and Loyola's College of Arts and Sciences. He currently resides in Boston.

Colleen Brown, '04

Sidley Austin LLP

Colleen Brown is a nationally recognized lawyer with an increasing focus on AI. She provides strategic advice on digital risk management for a diverse range of companies. Her clients turn to her for compliance advising, digital governance, investigations, litigation and regulatory enforcement defense, and crisis management related to AI, privacy, cybersecurity, and incident response. She is ranked by Chambers USA (Nationwide, 2022–2025) and Chambers Global (USA, 2023–2025) in the Privacy & Data Security: Privacy and Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity categories. In the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, clients praised Colleen as “superb counsel” and that she “bridges the gap between legal and IT.” 

Claudine Carter Pereira, '95, M.S., CLPE

Crime Laboratory of Broward County Sheriff's Office

Claudine Carter Pereira, M.S., C.L.P.E., was born and raised in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, with dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. From the age of nine through her teen years, she trained with the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. Though she placed her dance aspirations on hold, she pursued her passion for science—earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola College in Maryland and a Master of Science in Forensic Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating cum laude and inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma.

Her forensic journey began in 1997 with the Baltimore City Police Department as a Crime Laboratory Technician. In 1999, she joined the Broward Sheriff’s Office as a Latent Print Examiner, steadily advancing to Latent Print Unit Manager in 2004. A decade later, Claudine made history with her promotion to Crime Laboratory Director—becoming the first female Crime Lab Director in the 50-year history of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab and the first Black Crime Lab Director in the state of Florida.

Claudine is an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 Certified Technical Assessor in the Friction Ridge discipline. She has led numerous forensic assessments across the U.S. and internationally, including serving as a Site Leader for an international assessment. She plays a pivotal role in shaping industry standards and policies, serving on committees for the International Association for Identification (IAI), the Friction Ridge Subcommittee (FRS) for the Organization for Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), and the Physics/Pattern Scientific Area Committee (PSAC). She also serves on the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Advisory Policy Board for Identification Services and sits on the Science Advisory Board for the DC Department of Forensic Sciences. Claudine proudly serves on the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board at Loyola University Maryland, giving back to the institution that helped shape her academic foundation.

In April 2025, Claudine made history once again, becoming the first Black woman to serve as ASCLD President-Elect.
Despite her career pivot, Claudine, affectionately known as the “Forensic Ballerina,” attributes much of her success to lessons learned in ballet class. She passionately shares this philosophy, mentoring young dancers to embrace both their professional ambitions and artistic passions. Through her guidance, she proves that you can have the best of both worlds—pursue a fulfilling career while staying devoted to the arts.

Michelle L. Goddard-Kim, Ph.D., P.E. '05

Defense Information Systems Agency

Michelle L. Goddard-Kim, Ph.D., is chief diversity officer at the Defense Information Systems Agency. She leads diversity and inclusion strategies and goalsetting in support of the agency’s values and mission to defend the warfighter in cyberspace. Goddard-Kim researches policies, procedures and programs to identify gaps and remove barriers to attract, develop and engage a diverse and highly capable workforce. 

Previously, she served as DISA’s strategic planner, writing the agency’s plan to achieve its mission, vision, goals and objectives. She directed performance measurement activities to track DISA’s progress and ensured that external communications highlighted DISA’s strategic role in the cyber defense of the nation. 
Prior to joining DISA, she was the deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Army Chemical Biological Center. As part of the nation’s chemical biological defense program, Goddard-Kim led the administration of a world-class science and engineering laboratory. Her work included initiatives in strategic planning, sustainment and modernization of critical infrastructure, human resources and financial management. 

Goddard-Kim also worked as a policy advisor on countering weapons of mass destruction at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. She established policy and guidance to protect U.S. and allied forces against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack from state and terrorist actors. She played a critical leadership role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Committee on Counterproliferation to develop coordinated policy language that improves collaboration between allies to strengthen joint chemical and biological incident response forces. 

She began her defense career in 2005 as a mechanical engineer working on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective equipment for warfighters. 
Goddard-Kim holds a doctorate in public policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a Master of Science in engineering management from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science in engineering science from Loyola University. A licensed professional engineer, Goddard-Kim is a member of the Loyola University Dean of Arts and Sciences Steering Committee and the Engineering Department Advisory Board. She is active in the nonprofit community and serves on the Hearing and Speech Agency Board. 

Chase Hatchett, '11

The Pew Charitable Trusts

Chase Hatchett graduated from Loyola University Maryland in 2011 with a B.A. in history. Chase works on housing policy at The Pew Charitable Trusts, where he provides analysis and research on ways to increase housing availability and safe home financing to inform federal and state policymakers, providers, consumers, and other stakeholders. Before joining Pew, he held organizing and communications positions on President Joe Biden’s, Vice President Kamala Harris’, and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaigns. Prior to his campaign experience, he spent several years in real estate finance, including as a commercial mortgage-backed securities analyst. He currently lives in Washington, D.C. 

Lily C. Sehn Haviland, '12

Graphic Arts Collections Specialist at Smithsonian American Art Museum

Brandon Heck, '03

Linden Capital Partners

Brandon Heck is a clinical psychologist by training who serves on the human capital team at Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. He is responsible for overseeing management due diligence and helping to build leadership teams to drive success within Linden’s portfolio. 

Previously, Brandon served as an advisor at a premier leadership consultancy after five years of active-duty service as an operational psychologist in the U.S. Navy. During his military tenure, he served as the principal advisor to a strike group admiral and captain of the USS George H.W. Bush on matters related to leadership effectiveness, organizational culture, and team dynamics. In addition, he was embedded in a U.S. Marine Corps special operations unit where he oversaw assessment processes for several confidential training programs, coached battalion leadership, and supported several performance- and intelligence-related initiatives within Marine Raider units, Navy SEAL teams, and Army Special Forces detachments.

Brandon holds a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Master of Science, and Doctorate in Psychology from Loyola University Maryland.

Shreya Hessler, Psy.D. '03

MINDset Center

Dr. Hessler is the founder and director of The MINDset Center. She has been in private practice for over a decade. She specializes in the identification and treatment of anxiety disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, depression, and behavioral disorders. Dr. Hessler is trained in cognitive-behavioral and applied behavioral therapy for the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. She uses a comprehensive approach in working with clients. After a thorough diagnostic interview, clients collaborate with Dr. Hessler to create a treatment plan that target specific symptoms.

In addition to her therapy practice, Dr. Hessler has been an affiliate member of the faculties at Towson University and Loyola University in Maryland and has taught psychology courses both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In recent years, she has worked with youth athletes and consulted with sports programs to create healthy environments for athletic development. She now works with athletes and staff at Towson University’s Sports Medicine Department, promoting mental health wellness for students. Dr. Hessler frequently presents locally and around the country on topics regarding anxiety and behavior management. Dr. Hessler also volunteers her time as a member of the Local Management Board of Harford County and Advisory Board for the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University in Maryland. She is currently the President of the Maryland Psychological Association.

Meghan Lynch, '16

Constellation

Christopher J. Miller, '90

AstraZeneca

Chris Miller is the Vice President of Biometrics - Respiratory & Immunology and Statistical Innovation at AstraZeneca. He is a Biostatistician by training and has led multi-national statistical and programming teams in the development and commercialization of a range of medicines, particularly in the areas of respiratory and inflammatory diseases. His responsibilities have included developing comprehensive clinical develop plans, strategic and tactical leadership in the design and analysis of data from clinical studies, leading written and oral responses to regulatory inquiries on marketing authorizations Worldwide (US, Europe, and Asia), and communicating new clinical study data to scientific audiences worldwide. Recently, Chris has had a leading role in developing medicines to prevent and treat COVID-19.

Chris has held several leadership positions at AstraZeneca since joining the company in 1993, including appointments in Biostatistics, R&D Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, and Health Economics & Outcomes Research. Previously, he served as a Biostatistician with the Neurosciences Venture at Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, IL). He is a graduate of Loyola University Maryland with a BS in Mathematical Sciences and minor in Computer Science in 1990. He received a Master’s Degree in Statistics with a minor in Mathematics from North Carolina State University.

Fran Shammo, MBA, '16

KPMG

Fran Shammo is a Manager, Capital Projects Advisory, with KPMG LLP. Fran is a subject matter professional (SMP) in construction project controls and governance.  Fran works with his clients through the complexity of running large capital projects and programs, some valued at more than $3 billion. Fran has seen the impacts of poor project controls and helps his clients to identify control gaps, develop transformation strategies, and facilities execution of roadmaps to create an engaged and effective workforce that embraces the newly established target models. Fran has extensive construction auditing experience working with clients across healthcare, life sciences, power and utilities, and higher education. Prior to his work at KPMG Fran was a project engineer with the Whiting Turner Contracting Company where he gained experience in procurement, estimating, and infield construction management.

Fran received his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola University of Maryland and obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Penn State University. Fran has volunteered his time as a member of the advisory board for the Loyola College of Arts and Science as well as the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) for the Department of Engineering since 2017. Fran currently resides with his wife in Hoboken NJ.

Laura Werther, '97, MBA '03

GWWO Architects

Laura Werther is a senior principal at GWWO Architects, where she leads marketing and business development for the firm’s recreation market sector and is instrumental in the firm’s operations. With GWWO since 1998, Laura helped grow the firm from a regional practice of 15 to a nationally recognized team of 70 specializing in cultural, educational, and community projects across the United States. She is a member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services, currently serves as Treasurer on the Maryland chapter’s board of directors, and is a past recipient of the Maryland chapter’s Blue Heron Award recognizing her outstanding commitment to mentorship and chapter education. An involved member of the community, Laura’s volunteer associations have included the Walters Art Museum’s Walters Enthusiasts, Homeland Association, Sister’s Circle, and the Center Club, among other organizations. Laura received a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1997 and Master of Business Administration in 2003, both from Loyola.