Mary Ann Richmond ’93
Director of Community Affairs
Mary Ann represents UMBC in engagements with our neighboring communities in southwestern Baltimore County and Baltimore City, as well as with local governments in Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and other key jurisdictions around the state. She is actively involved with UMBC’s Opportunities for Community Alliances outreach and engagement efforts and with OCA Mocha, the UMBC-affiliated coffee shop and community hub in downtown Arbutus. She also partners with the Office of the Vice President for Research on federal relations efforts. Prior to joining the Office of Government Relations and Community Affairs, Mary Ann spent five years with the Office of Institutional Advancement working on government and community relations and internal and crisis communications, and supporting university events such as Commencement and Convocation.
Prior to returning to her alma mater as a staff member in 2018, Mary Ann spent 24 years working at the federal level, including on Capitol Hill as a policy advisor to a U.S. senator and in the Executive Branch as a budget analyst and congressional liaison. She graduated from UMBC with a B.A. in history and a certificate in secondary social studies education, and also earned an M.A. in legislative affairs from the George Washington University. Mary Ann is a life-long Arbutus resident and enjoys quilting and playing with her two rescue dogs.
Eimaan Imran
Campus and Community Affairs Specialist
Eimaan focuses on building and strengthening vital connections between UMBC and the surrounding communities through targeted outreach, engagement, and strategic partnership initiatives.
Before joining UMBC, Eimaan gained extensive experience in state and local government. She served for three years as Chief of Staff to Councilman Pat Young in Baltimore County, where she led community relations, legislative and political strategy, and strategic communications. Prior to that, she was Chief of Staff to Delegate Nicole Williams in the Maryland General Assembly, overseeing legislative priorities, constituent services, and community partnerships.
Eimaan earned her Bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master’s degree in cybersecurity and data analytics from the George Washington University.
Wendi Myers
Executive Administrative Assistant
Wendi joined the UMBC team as an Executive Administrative Assistant in the Office of the President in May 2022, supporting the Office of Equity and Inclusion. She gained extensive experience working with individuals at the community level and with diverse populations during her time with Howard County Public Schools and her many years with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks.
Wendi graduated from Frostburg State University with a Bachelor’s degree in recreation management. As an essential part of our team, she strives to make a positive impact on UMBC students, faculty, and staff, as well as in our surrounding communities.