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Alexander Abel
Associate of Arts in Business Management ’23

Alexander Abel cares about the environment and is making an impact by leading change. Recently named a Langenberg Legacy Fellow by the University System of Maryland, Mr. Abel��developed “Sprouting Sustainability,” an action-oriented project at the UMGC Asia Campus to address threats to the environment through sustainable university swag, faculty environmental spotlights in one class in each course, and launching a chapter of the Environmental Awareness Club.

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Gary D. Anderson
Bachelor of Arts in Government Studies ‘94

Gary Anderson shared powerful insights as an alumni panelist at the UMGC Navigating the Modern Workplace conference. After earning his bachelor’s degree from UMGC in South Korea while stationed there in the U.S. Air Force, he continued to serve his country working at the U.S. Department of State in positions including Deputy Executive Director, Office of the Secretary. Through this work, he has immersed himself in communities around the globe, including the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Bangladesh. He currently resides in Qatar. All the while, he has made it a priority to share his career and leadership tips with his fellow �������� community.

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Shane Feldman
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Financial Management ’05
Master of Science in Nonprofit Management ’07

Shane Feldman leads by example and encourages others to lead differently. He established a nationwide consulting firm, Innivee Strategies, Inc. where his team provides transformative organizational, leadership, and strategic consulting services that directly benefits organizations that serve communities and populations. Mr. Feldman previously served as the COO for the National Association of the Deaf, executive director for the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., and director of strategic partnerships and development for the Communication Service for the Deaf.

Mr. Feldman has an exceptional history of advocating for the civil rights of disabled and deaf, hard of hearing people. He can be found consistently volunteering on board and initiatives that have had a statewide and national impact.

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Samantha Howard
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies ‘22

Samantha Howard is committed to helping others succeed. Over the past year, Ms. Howard participated as a leading volunteer and panelist at six university activities supporting her �������� community. As a non-traditional, first-generation college student, she started her educational journey at a community college in her late twenties. Although it took Ms. Howard��an additional 11 years to earn her bachelor’s degree, she never wavered on her goal, regardless of the challenges faced along the way.��

Today as the Latino Affairs Liaison for Prince George’s County in Maryland, Ms. Howard serves as a crucial link between the government and the vibrant Latino community in the county. She is the bridge between cultures, a champion for equity and a catalyst for positive change.

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Corey Mackey
Bachelor of Science in Human Resources ’20
Master of Business Administration ‘22

Corey Mackey is an innovative professional that is committed to building relationships that can make a positive impact for others' success. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Mackey continued to serve his country working in Command Presentation at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Headquarters in Ramstein, Germany. He shares his educational journey with UMGC students and often donates his time and talent as DJ Nola through his business, offering community service for the USO, MWR, Red Cross and others. Mr. Mackey played a key role in organizing the first kindergarten graduation celebration for the Kaiserslautern military community. This is now an annual tradition supporting the largest American military community in Europe. He is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., which promotes brotherhood, scholarship, and service.

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Emily Souder
Bachelor of Science in Psychology ‘09

Emily Souder is an avid alumni career mentor volunteer. She has provided career coaching to more than 70 students and alumni through the UMGC Community Connect program, sharing her valuable career insights and tips for success.

As a therapist and owner of a private mental health practice, Ms. Souder provides high-quality, virtual mental health counseling services to adults in Ohio and Kentucky, and she specializes in serving veterans, military, first responders, and their families struggling with the effects of trauma and PTSD. Ms. Souder recently talked about the rewards of the mental health field in an Alumni Association article and serves as a role model for her fellow �������� community, consistently receiving high reviews from mentees who appreciate her thoughtful and detailed feedback.