“The program provided space and time for like-minded women from different schools and departments across the University to share ideas and expertise with one another,” she says.
The UMBrella Coaching Program has proved to be an unmatched program for women. From the participant’s guide with monthly modules to the ongoing program events, I felt this program was very effective in transitioning to virtual learning.
I most enjoyed meeting with my coaching group members each month to discuss our goals and recent accomplishments. I learned so much about myself as well as my colleagues during this time spent together.
The program provided space and time for like-minded women from different schools and departments across the University to share ideas and expertise with one another as well as encourage one another to go further in their professional lives.
My coach, Vanessa Carroll, MS, special assistant to the dean at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, did a phenomenal job of facilitating conversations and sharing her personal experience with us for reference and guidance. I would highly recommend joining the next cohort.
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Tierra Major is the outreach and prevention program coordinator for the Student Counseling Center.
The UMBrella Group works to support the success of women and those who identify as women at UMB by building community and helping them achieve their personal and professional goals, enhancing their leadership skills, and championing women at all levels of the organization. Learn more at umaryland.edu/umbrella/.