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Board of Trustees

Committee on Trustees

The Committee on Trustees assists the Board with the development of governance policies and programs aimed to improve the efficiency of the Board and engagement with its members.

The Board has delegated authority to the Committee to: develop, review and recommend revisions to the Foundation’s governing documents; implement the Foundation’s strategic initiatives; define and promote a shared understanding of the criteria, expectations and role of Board members; recommend and manage committee assignments; conduct a board assessment annually; and recommend current and former Board members for Emeritus Trustee status.

Chair: Christine Fisher

Christine E. Fisher ’91

Christine G. Fisher ’91

Philanthropist

Chair, Committee on Trustees

Harry L. Geller ’81

Harry L. Geller ’81

Entrepreneur in Residence, University of Maryland

Christopher T. “Chris” Jones Ph.D. ’97

Christopher T. “Chris” Jones Ph.D. ’97

Chief of Operations, The Leadership Compass

Georgette D. Kiser ’89

Georgette D. Kiser ’89

Independent Advisor

Paul S. Mandell ’95

Paul S. Mandell ’95

CEO, Consero Group

At Large

Nicole Pollard headshot

Nicole R. Pollard ’91

Executive Assistant to the President, AFSCME

At Large

Norma G. Ramsey ’85

Norma G. Ramsey ’85

President, The Ramsey Foundation

Walt Williams Headshot

Walter A. "Walt" Williams Jr. ’92

Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Committee Staff


Black and white headshot of Lauren Norris smiling and wearing a black top

Lauren Norris

Vice President & Secretary, UMCP Foundation

Managing Director, Trustee Engagement and Board Operations