Student Success Team

Email: copenhaver@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3860
Office: Beneficial - Hodson Library & Learning Commons, 1029
Pronouns: she/her

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Clifton Strengths: Positivity - Responsibility - Empathy - Belief - Developer 

Lisa brings over 30 years of work experience in the field of higher education working in various student support and administrative roles. 

Lisa began her career in admissions at Hagerstown Business College in Hagerstown, MD, where she spent over 10 years as the Registrar overseeing the advisement, course scheduling, and registration for the student body.  After the acquisition by Kaplan College, Lisa worked as the Associate Academic Dean facilitating faculty engagement workshops and teaching an orientation to college class to incoming student as well as Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for the Professional.  She then was named the Dean of Student Affairs after college changed to Kaplan University, where her duties included student retention, overseeing the Registrar’s office, student activities and engagement,  and serving as a member of the Senior Team. 

Born and raised in Altoona, PA, she graduated from Shippensburg University where she earned her undergraduate degree in Public Relations and Speech Communications.  She recently completed her Educational Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership and Management from Capella University after completing her Masters Degrees in Online College Teaching and Higher Education College Administration and Leadership.  She resides in Greencastle, PA, and is a proud parent of two grown children and two shih-tzus and enjoys the beach, cooking, baking, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family and friends. 

As the Director of Student Success since 2017, Lisa serves as the chair of the Students of Concern Committee, a member of the Student Success Council,  Learning Commons Committee, and teaches the Academic Success Seminar and the spring First Year Seminars.  She oversees tutoring at the college and works diligently to create support systems for our students.

Email: guzman@hood.edu
Phone: 301-696-3195 

Appointment link: https://hood.campus.eab.com/pal/LpHiXSj-IH
Office: Beneficial - Hodson Library & Learning Commons
Pronouns: he/him

Enrique served as Alumni Persistence in his previous role, supporting first generation college students that were in their first and second year to persist and continue in their journeys in higher education. He is passionate about supporting first generation college students and making sure they have the knowledge and resources they need to successfully persist through college and become independent. In his personal life, he loves sports; name the season and he is watching the sport. Enrique is an avid Ravens fan so lookout for Purple Fridays during the NFL season. He also loves going to the movies on Tuesdays for $7 tickets, a bargain you can’t beat in Frederick.