The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is working to strengthen social impact and galvanize innovation. This season of “The UMB Pulse” podcast is featuring stories about how UMB is taking creative action to overcome barriers and solve social problems. Be sure to tune in – new episodes drop on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month! “The UMB Pulse” is produced by the UMB Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Co-hosted by Charles Schelle, lead social media specialist and Dana Rampolla, director of integrated marketing.
Charles Schelle is the lead social media specialist for the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He has held various roles in his career as a journalist, web producer, and media relations professional. In his spare time, you'll find him in net playing goalie in the local adult hockey leagues, conquering his bucket list of seeing a game at every NHL arena, or visiting parks with his dog, Gizmo. He was born in Hagerstown, Md.
Dana Rampolla is the director of integrated marketing for the Office of Communications and Public Affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She is also the Creative Director/Managing Editor of 1807: An Art and Literary Journal. In addition to her roles in marketing and event coordination in higher ed, private sector business, and the medical field, she’s spent most of her adult life behind the camera as a family portrait photographer. She’s currently embracing a new chapter in life carving out more quality time with her husband, and being on the “sidelines” watching their five children “adulting."
Michael Allen, MSW '03, is the Chief Executive Officer of Therapeutic Connections, where is responsible for the day-to-day operations. He manages all intakes, markets and networks with referral sources, and manages all the billing and fiscal responsibilities. He is also the chairman of the University of Maryland School of Social Work Alumni Board.