Paulinus Chigbu, Ph.D.
Center Director
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Margaret Sexton, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Distinguished Research Scientist
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Victoria Young, Ph.D.
Education Expert
Savanna State University
Alexander Kessie, M.S.
Coordinator for Budgets
& Data Management
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Kara Nuzback, B.A.
Communication
& Outreach Specialist
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Ida Tilghman, Ms
Administrative
Assistant
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The Center Directorate is the administrative core of the LMRCSC, and is mainly charged to provide oversight of all NOAA-LMRCSC program activities including fiscal, budgetary, organizational, planning, evaluation, research implementation, and infrastructure development. The core is responsible for the general administration and in collaboration with Partner Institutions, to coordination of all NOAA-LMRCSC program activities. This component will seek insight and advice from the advisory committees, and create an integrated work environment that fosters the development of high quality marine research and education. It is also responsible for conducting periodic assessments to identify needs and opportunities.
As a result, the specific aims of the Center Directorate are:
- To provide executive leadership, strategic communications and visibility of the LMRCSC
- Managing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, reporting, and monitoring LMRCSC finances
- Overseeing administration, education, scientific research, engagement and recruitment, retention and graduation of students at the Center
- Developing comprehensive reports for all LMRCSC sponsored activities, and securing leveraged funding to help make the LMRCSC sustainable.
