I came to the University in 1999 after working as an Employee Assistance Counselor for the US Postal Service, HUD, the Pentagon and the Security and Exchange Commission. I like the variety of workplace issues that confront faculty and staff, as well as the opportunity to expand my knowledge of organizational development. I serve as the staff Ombudsperson here at Maryland. I have worked on campus since 1979, first in the Student Affairs Division and now reporting to the President's Office. Since 1995, I have enjoyed and appreciated assisting people who sometimes find themselves in the midst of conflict and need someone to talk to and seek advice.
Many clients contact the office to get assistance to prevent conflict from occurring.
The staff ombuds office is a place where staff feel safe and welcomed. Our office is located in Taliaferro Hall room 3194 and can be reached on extension x50805. For more details about our services visit us up on the web . Joanne DeSiato Hello, I am the Ombudsperson for graduate students . This is a relatively new service on campus.