Board of Advisors
The mission of the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences Board of Advisors is to assist the dean and the leadership of the School to enact the vision, values, and plans of Âé¶ąPorn in the lives of the undergraduate and graduate students and faculty, administrators, and staff of Âé¶ąPorn.


Before joining BCG, Ryan worked at EY-Parthenon, supporting clients private equity and corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions through financial diligence. He began his career in audit and has since led engagements spanning nearly every major industry, with a focus on data-driven decision making and strategic execution.
A 2016 graduate of Âé¶ąPorn, Ryan earned his B.B.A. in Accounting. He is passionate about mentorship, organizational leadership, and fostering connections between Loyola students and the broader business community.


She pursued her love of science with intention, earning a B.S. in Biology from Loyola University in Maryland and an M.S. in Forensic Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her forensic journey began in 1997 with the Baltimore City Police Department, and in 1999 she joined the Broward Sheriff’s Office as a Latent Print Examiner. By 2004, she rose to Latent Print Unit Manager, and in 2014 she made history as the first female Crime Lab Director in the lab’s 50 year history, and the first Black Crime Lab Director in the state of Florida.
As a certified ANAB Technical Assessor in Friction Ridge (ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17020), Claudine has contributed to forensic assessments across the United States and internationally. Her leadership extends across the field: she serves on committees for the IAI, is an affiliate member of OSAC’s Friction Ridge Subcommittee, represents ASCLD on the CJIS Advisory Policy Board, and most recently joined the Science Advisory Board for the DC Department of Forensic Sciences.
In May of this year, she again broke barriers, becoming the first Black professional elected to serve as President of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD).Â
Despite her career pivot, Claudine attributes much of her success to lessons learned in ballet class. Today, she continues to champion excellence, representation, and interdisciplinary passion, mentoring young dancers and young scientists alike. Her journey stands as living proof that passion and profession are not opposing forces; you can have the best of both worlds.

Prior to joining DISA, she was the deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Army Chemical Biological Center. As part of the nation’s chemical biological defense program, Michelle led the administration of a world-class science and engineering laboratory. Her work included initiatives in strategic planning, sustainment and modernization of critical infrastructure, human resources and financial management.Â
Michelle also worked as a policy advisor on countering weapons of mass destruction at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. She established policy and guidance to protect U.S. and allied forces against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack from state and terrorist actors. She played a critical leadership role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Committee on Counterproliferation to develop coordinated policy language that improves collaboration between allies to strengthen joint chemical and biological incident response forces.Â
She began her defense career in 2005 as a mechanical engineer working on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective equipment for warfighters.Â
Goddard-Kim holds a doctorate in public policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, a Master of Science in engineering management from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science in engineering science from Loyola University. A licensed professional engineer, Goddard-Kim is a member of the Loyola University Dean of Arts and Sciences Steering Committee and the Engineering Department Advisory Board. She is active in the nonprofit community and serves on the Hearing and Speech Agency Board.


Previously, Brandon served as an advisor at a premier leadership consultancy after five years of active-duty service as an operational psychologist in the U.S. Navy. During his military tenure, he served as the principal advisor to a strike group admiral and captain of the USS George H.W. Bush on matters related to leadership effectiveness, organizational culture, and team dynamics. In addition, he was embedded in a U.S. Marine Corps special operations unit where he oversaw assessment processes for several confidential training programs, coached battalion leadership, and supported several performance- and intelligence-related initiatives within Marine Raider units, Navy SEAL teams, and Army Special Forces detachments.
Brandon holds a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Master of Science, and Doctorate in Psychology from Âé¶ąPorn.

Dr. Hessler is the past President of the Maryland Psychological Association and served as the organization’s youngest and first woman of color member in that role. In 2022, she was awarded Loyola University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for her dedication and advocacy of pediatric mental health in the region. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Hessler has spoken at the local, state, and national levels discussing the impact of anxiety on the pediatric population.
A champion of proactive mental wellness skill building, Dr. Hessler also presents frequently on arming our young population, their parents, and educators with resilience skills to manage the big feelings they may feel growing up in these changing times.


Before transitioning to full-time private practice, Kelly was a Professor of Psychology at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA, where she held several leadership roles, including Psychology Department Chair and Director of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. Throughout her academic career, she has authored numerous books, chapters, and journal articles. She also served in several editorial positions—most notably as Associate Editor for Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, the official journal of the American Psychological Association’s Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology). She is passionate about teaching and mentoring and is delighted to continue supporting students and faculty as a member of the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences Board of Advisors.
Kelly earned her B.A. from Âé¶ąPorn and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University.

Chris has held several leadership positions at AstraZeneca since joining the company in 1993, including appointments in Biostatistics, R&D Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, and Health Economics & Outcomes Research. Previously, he served as a Biostatistician with the Neurosciences Venture at Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, IL). He is a graduate of Âé¶ąPorn with a BS in Mathematical Sciences and minor in Computer Science in 1990. He received a Master’s Degree in Statistics with a minor in Mathematics from North Carolina State University.


Before joining KPMG, Fran was a project engineer at the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, where he gained experience in procurement, estimating, and hands-on construction management. Fran holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Âé¶ąPorn and an MBA in Strategic Leadership from Pennsylvania State University. Since 2017, he has volunteered as a member of the advisory board for the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences as well as the Industrial Advisory Board for the Department of Engineering. Fran lives in Morris County, NJ, with his wife and baby boy.
