USM Women's Forum Spotlight

Each week, the USM Women's Forum spotlights a woman from any USM campus (faculty, staff or student) who has made a difference or impacted other women in a positive and uplifting way. These women embody the mission of the USM Women's Forum. 
Thelma Harrington, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Thelma is one of the most deserving people that I know at the University of Maryland, Baltimore that should be recognized for her outstanding dedication & commitment to her division in the Department of Medicine, Pulmonary & Critical Care. She has always been an outstanding advocate for people suffering with pulmonary disease. She is a masters degree, licensed Respiratory Therapist working with the faculty of Pulmonary & CC. She works directly with them as our Clinical Manager and works directly with patients in clinical trials. This past year during Covid-19 she worked above and beyond on our clinical trials to make sure that patients received what they needed. She works an enormous amount of hours, never taking any time off even during an emergency surgery for herself, she still worked to make sure that our trials would continue when allowed. When we did start back up, she worked solely to keep our many clinical trials continuing, even at the beginning if only by phone calls to check on the patients. She is an outstanding human being that continues to amaze me with her work ethics. When she finally leaves work, she runs as a hobby and has participated in many marathons including the Marine Corps Historical half marathon. I feel blessed that I know her and have the privilege to work with her.

past USM WOMEN'S FORUM SPOTLIGHT Nominees

Christine Tennies, Towson  University, U.S. Army Veteran
Twanda "Tia" Young, Bowie State University, Brigadier General (Retired)
Angela Odom, Life and Leadership Coach, U.S. Army Veteran
Barbara Lynne Owens, Brigadier General (Retired), Army Reserve
Donna Williams, Brigadier General (Retired), Army Reserve
Kelly Doran, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Cheryl Willis, Salisbury University
Parris Sands, Coppin State University
Ciani Wells, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
​Thomasina Boardley, Bowie State University
​Brittany Richmond, University of Baltimore
Nico Washington, The Universities at Shady Grove
Kaitlin Mills, The Universities at Shady Grove
Antieris Johnson, University of Baltimore
Frances Watson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Joan Williams, Salisbury University
​Amber Chaney, USM Women's Forum Partner
Dr. Iona Johnson, Towson University
Dr. Danyelle Tauryce Ireland, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Karen White, Bowie State University
Dr. Parisa Meisami, The Universities at Shady Grove