ODK Induction Program Spring 2026

OMICRON DELTA KAPPA National Leadership Honor Society

SIGMA CIRCLE

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK SPRING INDUCTION Sunday, April 12, 2026

THE PURPOSES OF THE OMICRON DELTA KAPPA SOCIETY 1. To recognize those who have attained a high standard of efficiency in five areas of collegiate activities (Scholarship; Athletics; Campus or Community Service, Social and Religious Activities, and Campus Government; Journalism, Speech, and the Mass Media; the Creative and Performing Arts) and to inspire others to strive for conspicuous attainment along similar lines.

2. To bring together the most representative students in all phases of collegiate life and thus to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate interest.

3. To bring together members of the faculty and student body of the institution on a basis of mutual interest and understanding.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT SELECTION INTO OMICRON DELTA KAPPA 1. Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student standing.

2. Rank in upper thirty-five percent of respective class.

3. Receive a minimum number of activity points.

4. Distinguish themself in one of the five areas of leadership.

5. Be of unquestioned good character.

6. Receive a positive membership vote of seventy-five percent of the active circle present and voting.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY, STAFF, ALUMNI, AND HONORARY MEMBERSHIP Individuals who have achieved distinction in their own field of expertise, or who have rendered remarkable and significant service to causes may be elected into Faculty, Staff, Alumni, or Honorary membership in Omicron Delta Kappa. Qualifications should include exemplary character, scholarship and intelligence, service and leadership in campus or community life, good citizenship, and fellowship and consecration to democratic ideals.

Omicron Delta Kappa Induction Ceremony Memorial Chapel April 12, 2026 Officers Presiding: Ela Jalil President Matthew Adjodha Vice President Madeline Loughlin Alumni & Member Engagement Chair Catherine Furtado Philanthropy & Community Service Chair

Pragya Kumar Recruitment & Community Outreach Chair Sophia Vallandingham Public Relations Chair Latrell Cook Digital Communications Chair Jess Daninhirsch Historian

Kevin Lam Events & Lectures Chair

Dr. James McShay Circle Co-Coordinator

Stella Henson Membership & Induction Chair

Sarah Williamson Circle Co-Coordinator

Induction of New Members Invocation Dr. James McShay Opening Ms. Ela Jalil Voices of Commitment ODK Members Undergraduate Inductees Ms. Catherine Furtado Mr. Kevin Lam Ms. Sophia Vallandingham Graduate and Honorary Inductees Mr. Matthew Adjodha Ms. Pragya Kumar Closing Mrs. Sarah Williamson Benediction Dr. James McShay

At the conclusion of the ceremony, please proceed out the front doors of the Chapel for photos on the front steps. Following the photos, please proceed to the Stamp Student Union for the reception.

Induction Reception Colony Ballroom, Adele H. Stamp Student Union Awarding of ODK Scholarships & Mrs. Sarah Williamson The Kiyomi Harper ODK Scholarship Dr. James McShay

Introduction of Guest Speaker Ms. Stella Henson Special Guest Speaker Special Presentation and Closing

Ms. Lisa Alexander Ms. Stella Henson

Lisa Alexander Lisa Alexander is the Program Manager for Sustainability Programs and Initiatives in the Department of Resident Life at the University of Maryland, where she is celebrating 20 years of service. A former Resident Director in Elkton and Oakland Halls, her work is grounded in a deep commitment to student development, community building, and well-being.

In her current role, Lisa has transformed how sustainability is experienced on campus. She is the creator of the Green Terp Program and the Terp to Terp Campus ReUse Store, initiatives that promote waste reduction, support affordability, and empower students to make informed, sustainable choices. Her work connects environmental responsibility with equity and access, ensuring meaningful impact in students’ daily lives.

Lisa serves on the UMD Sustainability Fund Review Committee and recently completed her term as chair of the Sustainability Network for the Association of College and University Housing Officers International. She holds a B.S. in Geography from Pennsylvania State University and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Lynn University.

Undergraduate Student Inductees Mohe Edeen Abu Maizer Junior, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Amman, Jordan Eshal A Ahmed Junior, Neuroscience Chevy Chase, Maryland Ziyan S Ahmed Senior, International Relations and Biochemistry Clarksburg, Maryland Ibhade Akhabue Junior, Criminology & Criminal Justice and Finance Gaithersburg, Maryland Zoe Burick Barbour Senior, Civil Engineering Annapolis, Maryland Sarah Judith Bean Senior, International Relations, Russian Language & Literature, and English Language & Literature Reisterstown, Maryland Lillian Isabel Becker Senior, Supply Chain Management and Marketing Millersville, Maryland Sarah Maya Blackman Senior, Animal Science and Psychology Ellicott City, Maryland Olivia Lee Borgula Senior, Journalism and Information Science Grand Rapids, Michigan Mia Rose Censoprano Senior, Government & Politics Kent, Ohio

Melanie Chen Junior, Finance and Computer Science Rockville, Maryland Anning Cui Senior, Mathematics Lutherville Timonium, Maryland Alina Darchieva Sophomore, Bioengineering Moscow, Russia Angela Nicole Ellis Senior, General Biology Kingsville, Maryland Samuel Andrew Gauntt Junior, Journalism Stevensville, Maryland Srimahi Ghorakavi Junior, Operations Management Business Analytics and Public Policy Germantown, Maryland Tegan Bryce Hakim Junior, Computer Science Baltimore, Maryland Leah Han Junior, Physiology & Neurobiology Ellicott City, Maryland Aleena Lulu Hassen Friess Junior, Neuroscience and Arabic Frederick, Maryland Braylen Marcel Haynes Junior, Neuroscience Fort Washington, Maryland Alanna Nohemi Hennessey-Loyo Senior, Psychology Ellicott City, Maryland

Rachael Ingobo Senior, Immersive Media Design and Technology & Information Design Laurel, Maryland Emma Pearlman Jamka Junior, Human Development Baltimore, Maryland Anna Turk Karan Senior, Psychology Cheltenham, Pennsylvania Tal Ledeniov Senior, Computer Science Glen Rock, New Jersey Esther Lin Senior, Biology Ellicott City, Maryland Apurva Mahajan Senior, Journalism and Government & Politics Olney, Maryland Malhar Mandsaurwale Senior, Architecture and Real Estate & the Built Environment Sykesville, Maryland Gerald James Markey Senior, Government & Politics and Criminology & Criminal Justice Bowie, Maryland Logan David Maroclo Senior, Mechanical Engineering Pasadena, Maryland Danielle C Martin Senior, Physiology & Neurobiology and Spanish Language Rockville, Maryland Peyton Nicole McDonald Junior, Public Policy Cumberland, Maryland

Kian Arkin Mercado Junior, Physiology & Neurobiology and Biochemistry Rockville, Maryland Adeline Elizabeth Murray Junior, Landscape Architecture and Geographical Sciences Havre de Grace, Maryland Judy Samiha Nasser Senior, Criminology & Criminal Justice and Sociology Baltimore, Maryland Gavin Alexander Neubauer Senior, Public Policy Washington, District of Columbia Jisu Noh Senior, Criminology & Criminal Justice Seoul, South Korea Ava Marie Piatt Senior, Environmental Science & Policy Bel Air, Maryland Isha Rajani Senior, International Relations Glenelg, Maryland Luke Robinson Sophomore, Information Systems and Marketing Baltimore, Maryland Paola Nicole Rojas Junior, Neuroscience and Human Development Rockville, Maryland Emily Grace Sakai Senior, Government & Politics and Public Policy Germantown, Maryland Laili Saleh Junior, Finance and Information Systems Potomac, Maryland

Kayla Rina Sebastian Junior, Biochemistry and Spanish Language, Culture & Professional Contexts York, Pennsylvania Aryan Vatsal Shah Junior, Bioengineering Hillsborough, New Jersey Emily Lynn Shoemaker Senior, Information Science and Philosophy, Politics & Economics Catonsville, Maryland Surabhi Singh Senior, Bioengineering Clarksburg, Maryland Kaisha Snowden Senior, Public Health Practice and Dance Baltimore, Maryland Graham Snyder Sophomore, International Relations, Agriculture & Resource Economics, and French Hagerstown, Maryland Ababakar Mohamed Sow Senior, Accounting and Information Systems Rockville, Maryland Sarah Kirstie Tamara St Villier Senior, Public Policy and Criminology & Criminal Justice Burtonsville, Maryland Stacy Kaiyan Sun Junior, Computer Science and Finance Rockville, Maryland James Sebastian Szot Senior, Biochemistry and Cell Biology & Genetics Ashton, Maryland Ria Trivedi Senior, Neurobiology & Physiology and Psychology Clarksburg, Maryland

Einav Tsach Senior, Journalism and International Business Rockville, Maryland Nishi Veer Senior, Cellular Biology & Genetics Castle Rock, Colorado Karina Leah Ward Senior, Psychology Columbia, Maryland Benjamin Binchan Wu Sophomore, Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics and Psychology Potomac, Maryland Michelle Liu Yu Senior, Biochemistry and Neuroscience Rockville, Maryland Vahe Zaprosyan Sophomore, Computer Science, Finance, and Information Systems Baltimore, Maryland

Graduate Student Inductees Brianna Joseph Masters, Student Affairs Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania Xylea Grace Keyfauver Masters, Management Studies Middletown, Maryland Min Minerva Yeung Masters, Clinical Psychology Bethesda, Maryland

Honorary Inductees Joshua Davidsburg Senior Lecturer, Philip Merrill College of Journalism University of Maryland Christine Harvey Director of Assessments, Director of the Graduate Multimedia Certificate Program, Principal Lecturer; Philip Merrill College of Journalism University of Maryland Adam Marton Director, Capital News Service Data and Graphics Bureau; Senior Lecturer; Philip Merrill College of Journalism University of Maryland Lisa Alexander Program Manager for Sustainability Programs & Initiatives, Department of Resident Life University of Maryland Chelsea Bradford Assistant Director for Student Life, University Honors University of Maryland

“ I KNOW OF NO GREATER COLLEGIATE HONOR THAN BEING ELECTED INTO

OMICRON DELTA KAPPA. ” President Franklin D. Roosevelt on being inducted by Sigma Circle in the Oval Room of the White House