"Emmanuella possesses strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work successfully within a team, and the maturity of a leader. [She] consistently makes time to serve the UMBC community as well as communities in the greater Baltimore area. She has recently taken on public service-oriented research by conducting a survey about food security on the UMBC campus. Her servant heart, scholarly intellect, and interpersonal skills will be assets to the program and the communities the program serves."

Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby
President, UMBC