Dr. Sue Haddad
Dr. Haddad brings diverse experiences and has served in a variety of roles in higher
education and non-profit organizations. In November 2021, she began serving as the
interim associate dean of Student Affairs at the Rockville campus. In this role, she
led the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), provided support in addressing student
concerns and student conduct, and oversaw the Student Wellness Center. She also served
as the project director for the Basic Needs Grant through the U.S. Department of Education.
Dr. Haddad has a wealth of experiencing spanning more than two decades. She is distinguished
by her compassion, counseling, strong leadership, and advocacy skills. She is a seasoned
counseling professional dedicated to serving and meeting the needs of diverse, underserved
populations, including people with cognitive, emotional, physical, neurological, and
physical disabilities, veterans, and those coping with substance use disorders. She
is skilled in addressing a wide range of issues facing college students, including
transitioning to college, student self-advocacy, anxiety, depression, and crisis intervention.
Prior to Montgomery College, Dr. Haddad worked in the rehabilitation counseling field
as a counselor, evaluator and assistant director. Since joining Montgomery College,
she has served as a disability support services counselor, professor, and led the
department as College-wide Chair of Disability Support Services. Additionally, Dr.
Haddad has served as a board member for the Maryland Association on Higher Education
and Disability (MD-AHEAD), and led the organization as president in 2017-2018. Notably,
she was honored with an Outstanding Faculty Award in recognition of her significant
contributions to students, the DSS Department, and the College.
Dr. Haddad earned a bachelor of arts in sociology and a master of arts in counseling and personnel services from the University of Maryland, in addition to a post-graduate certificate in clinical community counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She recently earned a doctor of philosophy degree in counselor education and supervision from the University of the Cumberlands. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the State of Maryland and is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).