Meet our Staff
Hosting about 1500 events annually requires a strong team... meet ours here!
Denise McHugh, Chapel Manager
Interested in contemplative places in higher education
Loves American history, interfaith topics, and nature
"A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees." -Amelia Earhart
Kait Wachter, Event Sales & Office Assistant
Loves Coffee, Cats, and Chats
“Everyone deserves the chance to fly.” - Steven Schwartz
Erin Kim, Senior Event Manager
“Teamwork, tabs open, cat in lap.
Bilal Siddiqui, Event Manager
“If you are the owner of a heart that is content, then you and the owner of the world are equivalent.” -Imam al-Shāfiī
Harshitha Yannam, Event Manager
I love turning event planning puzzles into smooth experiences - from coordinating teams to finding creative solutions, I'm here to help make your UMD Chapel events memorable (and stress-free for you!).
Isabella Pulia, Event Manager
I like to water color.
Jhanavi Rughoonundun, Event Manager
I’m from a tiny island named Mauritius.
Lokesh Konda, Event Manager
Every challenge is a new opportunity to learn.
Payton Daley, Event Manager
I play violin!
Priyanka Iyer, Event Manager
Lively and spirited, a little quirky, and always all heart, giving my best to people and everything I do.
Rishidev Khatak, Event Manager
Ask me about music!