It’s time to nominate and vote for the next Executive Committee!

We are looking for passionate, dedicated leaders to help carry forward the mission and vision of the Maryland College Testing Association. Your voice matters—let’s shape the future of our organization together by nominating and electing new committee members who will continue to support and strengthen our testing community.

If you have any questions about the positions or the nomination process, please feel free to reach out to any member of the current Executive Committee.

Current MCTA Officers

President – Alesha Rosen, Frederick Community College

Vice President – Courtnie Krauss, College of Southern Maryland

Secretary – Natasha Williams, Baltimore City Community College

Treasurer – Kelly Fay, Anne Arundel Community College

Technology Officer – Marilu Garcia-Yellin, Howard Community College

 MCTA Officers Bios

President –Alesha Rosen  

Alesha serves as the  Director of Testing Center Services at Frederick Community College as well as an adjunct instructor in Adult Education. She is an active member for about 8 years and would love to see this organization thrive. She is determined to create the right conditions to make things happen with the help of an enthusiastic Executive Board.

Vice President – Courtnie Krauss

Courtnie serves as the Testing Center Manager at the College of Southern Maryland.

Secretary – Natasha Williams

Natasha serves as the Director of Testing at Baltimore City Community College and her educational accolades include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Marketing as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Political Science. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a focus in Executive Coaching. With over a decade of experience in the higher education field, she has developed a reputation as a dedicated and knowledgeable professional with a passion for accessibility, equity and inclusion, organizational development, student success, coaching and mentorship, professional development, advocating for underrepresented populations and addressing barriers individuals may experience in the institution. She brings a wealth of skills and knowledge to the role, including exceptional organizational and communication abilities, a keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to moving the organization forward.

Treasurer – Kelly Fay

Kelly Fay is currently completing her 6th year as the Off Campus Testing Coordinator for Anne Arundel Community College. During this time, she has been a regular attendee and contributor to MCTA, and been active in committee service within the AACC Community. Her committee service has included leading the PSSO Employee Engagement Committee, Organizing the Student Leadership Conference, as well as serving on the Staff Compensation and Employee Grievance Policy drafting committee. In her free time Kelly founded, runs, and leads the executive board for a Nonprofit High School Girls Rugby Program. Skilled in organization, time management, and communication Kelly looks forward to seeing how she can assist MCTA if elected onto the executive board.

Technology Officer – Marilu Garcia-Yellin

Marilu serves as the Associate Director of Testing at Howard Community College. She is an alumnus of Howard Community College and hold a Bachelors of English Literature from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Higher Education Administration. Her goal is to listen and support her testing administration peers through the challenges arising in higher education today.