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. 
Candace Henry, Salisbury University
Candace is a consummate professional, and I rely on her wisdom and knowledge frequently. As the Director of the Disability Resource Center here at SU, she has been short staffed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but she never complained and focuses  her attention on providing exceptional accommodation services to students. Even with limited staff, Candace’s persistence and commitment to educating the campus community on disability issues resulted in the creation of an inaugural awareness training program for faculty, staff, and students. The program was met with immediate success and resulted in hundreds of faculty, staff, and students being trained on disability awareness.

​Candace’s knowledge of disability issues is superior! Her advisory and communication style and respect for people and their difference are consistent. Moreover, Candace respects people's diversity and is able to interact with people in culturally responsive ways. She sees potential in everyone which makes her an effective advocate for people, but especially for people with disabilities, people of color, and women. 

Candace is a positive ambassador for Salisbury University and the University System of Maryland. 

past USM WOMEN'S FORUM SPOTLIGHT Nominees

Horn Point Laboratory Chapter of the Society of Women in Marine Science, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Wendolyn Velez-Torres, Coppin State University
Kelli Jackson, Coppin State University
Thelma Harrington, University of Maryland, Baltimore
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