TRIO Staff

Dr. Sebastian has more than 10+ years of higher education experience, including work in TRIO Grant Programs, Housing and Residence Life, and Title IX Compliance and Equity. Additionally, Dr. Sebastian has teaching experience in the Department of Leadership, Policy & Development at the University of Northern Colorado and in the School of Health Sciences & Wellness Department and University Seminar Department at Northwest Missouri State University. Dr. Sebastian has a Bachelor’s degree in History & Leadership Studies, a Master’s degree in Guidance & Counseling, a Certificate in Organizational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education & Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. Her research interests include student affairs administrators, qualitative research methods, campus climate, and organization change.

Margaret’s Fun Fact: Margaret has been a certified Zumba instructor for 8 years.

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Phil is a first-generation student from Anne Arundel County, Maryland. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Science from Chesapeake College and was awarded the Outstanding Graduate of Liberal Arts and Science Award for 2016. He has experience with marketing and advertising events in addition to providing administrative support at Chesapeake College.

Phil’s Fun Fact: Phil enjoys building custom computers as well as studying history and astronomy.

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Ayomide is a senior from Ellicott City, Maryland. She is a double major, currently studying accounting and economics, with a minor in political science. Ayomide has goals of going to law school & becoming an international business lawyer. With the TRIO Program, Ayomide plans to aid social media, membership expansion, and updating the TRIO website.

Ayomide’s Fun Fact: Ayomide enjoys reading, making Spotify playlists, and arts & crafts.

Jade is a transfer junior from Caroline County, Maryland. She is currently a Computer Science major also pursuing an Art minor for the purpose of going into the field of video game design and possibly animation as well. She takes interest in the world of pop culture, computers, and bringing joy to others, as the arts and pop culture had done for her. Jade aims to provide a helping hand wherever she is needed and a voice for fellow students that need support through various situations. Jade believes TRIO is a great organization because TRIO prioritizes the success and future of their students as well as their happiness. As she had been a part of another TRIO Program at her community college, helping students with computer issues and navigation, she would strive to successfully provide a more creative and enjoyable setting for her peers; and she hopes that even after she has graduated, her fellow students would take the joyful and creative experiences everywhere they go throughout their education and beyond while also bringing others these experiences.

Jade’s Fun Fact: She loves the world of video games and pop culture and in her free time, she loves playing games with her friends and significant other.

Gracie is a future “super” senior from Dundalk, Maryland. She is majoring in social work, while steadfastly working on her fine arts, German, and political science minor. She takes pride in being a great decorator and eccentric stuffed animal collector (i.e a stuffed triceratops, rainbow fish, & spider). She is equally serious as she is equally imaginative. She hopes to bring reliability, compassion, and honesty to all tables she is invited to. She believes that the TRIO approach to academic success is one that is unforgettable, because the TRIO staff treat people like people. The environment is always sincere, welcoming, and full of encouragement.

Gracie’s Fun Fact: She has eaten earthworm jerky (yes – like beef jerky), lip-gloss, and toothpaste for a $20-$50 dare.