You earned your degree—what happens next?

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Board of visitor headshots and illustration of signs that point to different directions of "Future"

Four seasoned professionals will share advice and wisdom for navigating the next chapter, including:

  • Developing a successful career
  • Bridging private and public sectors
  • Navigating workplace politics
  • Pivoting or adapting work based on environmental, social and political change
  • Knowing when it's time to move on, step back or change paths

FEATURING: 

Brenda Sanchez, FAIA, '78
Senior architect, Smithsonian Institution

Beth Savage '82
Director, Center for Historic Buildings & Federal Preservation Officer (retired)

Rodney Harrell, PhD '08
Vice President, Family Home and Community and Housing Enterprise Lead, AARP

Elizabeth Hughes
Director & State Historic Preservation Officer, Maryland Historical Trust
 

Please register

While geared towards 2025 graduates, we welcome all UMD students, parents and alumni to join the conversation.