Catalyst Magazine

'SPOTLIGHT' ON PHILANTHROPY

SPOTLIGHT newsletter is published twice a year by the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). A sister publication to CATALYST magazine, SPOTLIGHT features compelling stories that connect philanthropy and UMB’s Catalyst Campaign to newsworthy events and milestones happening across the University such as community engagement endeavors and successes, new and exciting technologies, programs and initiatives, historic accomplishments, major gifts, profiles of influential donors, and inspiring gifts.

SPOTLIGHT newsletter is available through print and digital formats. Each edition reaches more than 50,000 UMB donors, alumni, and influential leaders and thinkers in their fields and community.

Enjoy reading our Winter 2020 issue!


UMB At A Glance

At the 2019 Founders Week Gala, then-UMB President Jay Perman presented the inaugural Catalyst for Excellence Awards.

CATALYST magazine


Executive Board

Jennifer B. Litchman, MA
Senior Vice President for External Relations

Laura Kozak, MA
Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Associate Vice President
Communications and Public Affairs

Joanne Morrison
Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Managing Editor

Jen Badie
Assistant Director of Editorial Services

Editor

Lou Cortina
Director, Editorial Services

Photographer

Matthew D’Agostino
Lead Photographer

Videographer

Erik Neilsen
Assistant Director, Video Production

Web Director

Amir Chamsaz
Managing Director, Web Development and Interactive Media 

Web Designer

Dan Walker
Web Content Strategist

Marketing Manager

Kristi McGuire
Director of Marketing and Communications

Social Media Specialist

Charles Schelle
Lead Social Media Specialist