Michele J. Gelfand

When I think back to my time at UMD, I can't imagine it without Michele. Michele was the best advisor a student could ask for. I just graduated college before joining UMD in 2005, and honestly didn't know what I was getting into. It was only with Michele's kindness, patience, and guidance that I was able to survive my time at UMD and truly enjoy every moment of it. I will forever be grateful to you, Michele, for your lifelong mentorship, friendship, and compassion, and I will forever be amazed at your academic brilliance. Thank you sooo much and, in my role as official ambassador for the West Coast, welcome!