Membership
MCRPA's members include Faculty, Staff, and Administrators across the College. Membership structure allows members to self-identify roles based upon their interests, experience, and talents. Explore our membership profiles and see who is engaged with our rising professionals community.
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April is National Poetry Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the joy and beauty of poetry. Established by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, it’s an occasion that recognizes the essential role of poets in our culture and the significance of poetry itself.
Over the years, it has evolved into the world’s largest literary celebration, engaging millions of readers, students, educators, librarians, and more, underscoring the importance of poetry in our lives.
If you’ve ever wanted to explore writing but haven’t had the chance, this month provides the perfect opportunity to start. Remember, there are no strict rules or formats for writing poetry; it’s about expressing yourself freely. Poetry offers a wonderful outlet for emotions, thoughts, and reflections.
National Poetry Month is a chance for people of all ages to unite in celebrating the diverse voices of poets. Visit your local library to discover featured poetry collections this month.
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April - Echoes of Expression: MCRPA’s Poetry Showcase, Celebrating National Poetry
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March - Crafting Connections: A Beginner’s Guide to Crocheting and Knitting, View Magazine Articlenew window | View Spotlight Article (PDF, )
February - Danielle Stescki & Ar Kar Kyaw Win: Two Weddings for a Lifetime of Memories,
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November - Ami Diaz, Administrative Aide II, Ami Diaz's Spotlight Article (PDF, )
October - Dr. Ja'Bette Lozupone, Director of Student Affairs, Dr. Ja'Bette Lozupone's Spotlight Article (PDF, )
September - Nghi Nguyen, Web Specialist, ELITE, Nghi Nguyen's Spotlight Article (PDF, )
May - Nik Sushka, Director of the Achieving the Promise Academy, Nik Sushka's Spotlight Article (PDF, )
April - Kimberly Bloch-Rincan, Director of the ignITe Hub, Kimberly Bloch-Rincan's Spotlight Article (PDF, )
March - Megan Cooperman, Employee Wellness Specialist, Megan Cooperman's Spotlight (PDF, )
February - Jennifer Baugh, Creative Project Manager, Jennifer Baugh's Spotlight (PDF, )
February - Vanessa Aderibigbe, Administrative Assistant, Vanessa Aderibigbe's Spotlight (PDF, )
March - Paul Miller, Professional Development Director, Paul Miller's Spotlight (PDF, )
April - Maria Moreno, Enrollment & Student Access Specialist, Raptor Central Call
Center, Maria Moreno's Spotlight (PDF, )
May - Carla Trimuel, Job Opportunity & Development Specialist, Carla Trimuel's Spotlight (PDF, )
June - 10th Anniversary Spotlight: Looking Back (PDF, )
June - Julie Loy, Part-Time Librarian, Julie Loy's Spotlight (PDF, )
July - Ramon Valenzuela, Instructional Assistant, the Student Affairs, Access Division
in the Assessment & Testing Centers Department, Ramon Valenzuela's Spotlight (PDF, )
August - Ramon De La Cruz, Central Services Building Coordinator, Department of Facilities,
Ramon De La Cruz's Spotlight (PDF, )
September - Vincent Briley, 1 on 1 Coach and Lecturer, Achieving the Promise Academy
(ATPA), Vincent Briley's Spotlight (PDF, )
October - Dr. Tracey Smith-Bryant, Psychology Department at the Rockville and Takoma
Park/Silver Spring Campuses, Department Chair, Dr. Tracey Smith-Bryant's Spotlight (PDF, )
November - Evan Blanpied, Achieving the Promise Academy (ATPA), AmeriCorps VISTA Progra,
Evan Blanpied's Spotlight (PDF, )
November - Kristina Little, MC Recruiter, Kristina Little's Spotlight (PDF, )
October - Asia Lunn, Counseling faculty, Rockville Campus, Asia Lunn's Spotlight (PDF, )
September - Denise Williams, Learning Skills Support Specialist in the Health Sciences
Department, Denise Williams' Spotlight (PDF, )
August - Vickie Drake, Head Librarian for Health Sciences, Communications, and Special
Programs, Vickie Drake's Spotlight (PDF, )
July - Burcu Crothers, Executive Assistant I to the Dean of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Burcu Crothers' Spotlight
June - Kaylin Nguyen, Administrative Assistant to the Dean in ELAP, Linguistics,
and Communication Studies, Kaylin Nguyen's Spotlight (PDF, )
May - Patricia Polimadei, Achieving Collegiate Excellence & Success (ACES) Coach,
Patricia Polimadei's Spotlight (PDF, )
April - Stacy Ford, Accessible Technology Coordinator, Stacy Ford's Spotlight (PDF, )
March - Hoa Nguyen, Professor of Economics, Hoa Nguyen's Spotlight (PDF, )
February - Sean Wright, Career Navigator, America’s Promise IT Grant, Sean Wright's Spotlight (PDF, )
January - Colleen Dolak, Alumni Relations Manager to Annual Fund Manager, Colleen Dolak's Spotlight (PDF, )
December - Beth Reilly, Student Employment Specialist, Student Employment Services,
Beth Reilly's Spotlight (PDF, )
November - Ar Kar Kyaw Win, MCTV Programming and Database Technology Analyst, Ar Kar Kyaw Win's Spotlight (PDF, )
October - Maria Moreno, Enrollment & Student Access Specialist, Raptor Central, Maria Moreno's Spotlight (PDF, )
February - Kimberly Robinson, Program Coordinator for the Adult ESOL & Literacy Grant
Program (AELG), Kimberly Robinson's Spotlight (PDF, )
January - Elysse Meredith, Germantown Writing, Reading, and Language Center's Interim
Manager, Elysse Meredith's Spotlight (PDF, ) | Elysse Meredith's Spotlight Videonew window
December - Michele Knight, Instructional Designer, ELITE, Michele Knight's Spotlight (PDF, ) | Michele Knight's Spotlight Videonew window
November - Nancy Newton, Special Programs Director, Workforce Development & Continuing
Education, Nancy Newton's Spotlight (PDF, )
October - Patricia Polimadei, Community Engagement Specialist II for the Office of
Advancement & Community Engagement, Patricia Polimadei's Spotlight (PDF, )
September - Nik Sushka, Rockville Campus Service-Learning Coordinator, Nik Sushka's Spotlight (PDF, ) | Nik Sushka's Spotlight Videonew window
August - Ja'Bette Lozupone, Director for the Achieving the Promise initiatives, Ja'Bette Lozupone's Spotlight (PDF, ) | Ja'Bette Lozupone's Spotlight Videonew window
July - Nghi Nguyen, Web and Multimedia Specialist, ELITE, Nghi Nguyen's Spotlight (PDF, ) | Nghi Nguyen's Spotlight Videonew window
June - Ashley Roberts, HR Internal Consultant, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Ashley Roberts' Spotlight (PDF, )
May - Christine Tracey, Library Manager, Rockville Campus Library, Christine Tracey's Spotlight (PDF, )
April - Carroll Rollman, Administrative Aide III, Associate SVP of Advancement and
Community Engagement, Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs, Carroll Rollman's Spotlight (PDF, )
March - Eniola Olowofoyeku, Program Operations Coordinator for the International and
Multicultural Student Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Eniola Olowofoyeku's Spotlight (PDF, )
February - Carla Best-Otubu, Assistant Professor, Carla Best-Otubu's Spotlight (PDF, )
December - Chauncy Butcher, Director of Student Life, Chauncy Butcher's Spotlight (PDF, )
November - Elizabeth Schlackman, Collection Development Librarian, TP/SS campus,
Elizabeth Schlackman's Spotlight (PDF, )
October - Ramica Allen, Administrative Aide III, Office of Facilities, Ramica Allen's Spotlight (PDF, )
September - Tori Strickland, Program Manager - Tech Hire, IT Training Program, Tori Strickland's Spotlight (PDF, )
August - Katie Kelpy, Germantown Campus Registrar, Office of Enrollment Services,
Katie Kelpy's Spotlight (PDF, )
April - Maria Adams Davidson, Associate Compliance Specialist, Compliance, Risk, and
Ethics Office, Maria Adams Davidson's Spotlight (PDF, )
March - Charles Washington, English Faculty, Charles Washington's Spotlight (PDF, )
February - Tara Belasco, WDCE, Tara Belasco's Spotlight (PDF, )
December - Miriam Laufer, Manager, Writing, Reading, and Language (WRL) Center, Germantown
Campus, Miriam Laufer's Spotlight (PDF, )
October - Arkar Kyaw-Win, MCTV, Arkar Kyaw-Win's Spotlight (PDF, )
September - Tiffany Copeland, Associate Professor, Broadcast Media Production Program,
Tiffany Copeland's Spotlight (PDF, )
August - Kathleen Taltavull Boyer, Senior Human Resources Specialist, Kathleen Taltavull Boyer's Spotlight (PDF, )
July - Asia Lunn, Assistant Professor and Counseling Faculty, Asia Lunn's Spotlight (PDF, )
June - Melvin McDonald, Public Safety Supervisor, Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus,
Melvin McDonald's Spotlight (PDF, )
May - Vanessa Flora-Nakoski, Instructional Associate, Rockville Writing, Reading,
& Language Center, Vanessa Flora-Nakoski's Spotlight (PDF, )
April - Edesa Ashourian, HR Specialist, Edesa Ashourian's Spotlight (PDF, )
February - Alejandro Leopardi, Associate Professor, Alejandro Leopardi's Spotlight (PDF, )
January - Matt Wilson, Program Assistant, Workforce Development & Continuing Education’s
(WDCE), Health Science Department, Matt Wilson's Spotlight (PDF, )
December - Maria Moreno, Customer Service Representative, Workforce Development &
Continuing Education (WDCE), Maria Moreno's Spotlight (PDF, )
November - Eniola Olowofoyeku, Program Operations Coordinator, International and Multicultural
Student Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Eniola Olowofoyeku's Spotlight (PDF, )
October - Jeremi Lecuyer, Customer Service Representative, WDCE, Jeremi Lecuyer's Spotlight (PDF, )
September - Victoria Schneider, Assistant Professor, Victoria Schneider's Spotlight (PDF, )
August - Kaylin Nguyen, Community Use Scheduler, Kaylin Nguyen's Spotlight (PDF, )
July - Noah Saposnik, MC Foundation, Noah Saposnik's Spotlight (PDF, )
April - Laurie Williams, Nursing Academic Progression Manager, Laurie Williams's Spotlight (PDF, )
March - Ashley Babcock, Rockville Campus, Learning Center Assistant Manager, Ashley Babcock's Spotlight (PDF, )
February - Liliana Rojas, Wellness Coordinator, Liliana Rojas' Spotlight (PDF, )
January - Matthew Ratz, Adjunct Professor, Matthew Ratz's Spotlight (PDF, )
December - Margaret Horton, Administrative Aide for the Office of Academic Initiatives,
Margaret Horton's Spotlight (PDF, )
November - Angie Lawver, Associate Professor, Angie Lawver's Spotlight (PDF, )