Office of Advancement Services
Cathy Burrier, Director of Advancement Services
Cathy began working at MICA in the Office of Development in February 2002. She received her BS in Business Administration and Information Systems from the University of Baltimore in 1986. In addition to working at MICA, Cathy enjoys lazy days in front of the television and spending time with her family.
- Tel. 410-225-2338
- cburrier@mica.edu
Cindy Intorre
Cindy has been employed by Advancement Services since October 2005. She received her BA in Art from Armstrong Atlantic University in Savannah, GA in 1997. A photographer whose work resides in private collections from coast to coast, Cindy enjoys photography, films, cooking, traveling, and her cat, Red, when she is not at MICA.
- Tel. 410-383-6612
- cintorre@mica.edu
Samantha Kelly
Samantha began working in MICA's Office of Advancement in October 2008. She received her BS in art with an art history concentration from Towson University in May 2007. While attending Towson University, Samantha was chosen to participate in the grant funded Baltimore Architecture Project. Samantha is a member and volunteer at the Creative Alliance at The Patterson and WTMD. Outside of MICA, Samantha enjoys photography, knitting, cooking, traveling, and yoga.
- Tel. 443-423-1023
- skelly01@mica.edu
Laura Elliott
Laura began working in MICA's Office of Advancement in September 2009 after having been employed as an Information Systems Specialist at Goucher College in Towson, MD. She received her BA in Modern Languages with a minor in Music from Towson University in 1989. Outside of MICA, Laura enjoys writing fiction, online roleplaying, reading, maintaining fitness and spending time with her family.
- Tel. 410-225-4259
- lelliott@mica.edu
Office of Alumni and Parent Relations
David Hart, Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
David began working at MICA in the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations in September 2006. He received his BA in international relations and his BS in economics from Mt. St. Mary's University in 1984. David has worked in development for various arts & culture organizations for the past 11 years. In addition to working at MICA, David enjoys architecture, social networking and traveling.
- Tel. 410-225-2321
- dhart@mica.edu
Aaron Talbot '09, Coordinator of Alumni and Parent Relations
Aaron Talbot '09 began working in the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations in September 2009. He recieved his BFA in Graphic Design that same year. Aaron distinguished himself during his tenure at MICA through his many accomplishments, some of which include: Alumni Award for Leadership, Deans List for 4 consecutive years, and numerous scholarships. Aaron brings a strong set of communication, publication, and graphic design skills to his position.
- Tel. 410-225-2397
- atalbot@mica.edu
Michelle T. Weatherly '98, Special Projects Assistant
- Tel. 410-225-4280
- mweatherly@mica.edu
Office of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations
Karen Stults, Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations
Karen began work at MICA in August of 2006 after one year as Director of Development at the American Visionary Art Museum and 15 years of non-profit fundraising and program development in Washington, DC. In addition to a M.Ed. in public policy and a B.A. in business and communications, Karen has a certificate in Ceramics and Sculpture from the Corcoran School of Art + Design, and a certificate in Museum Exhibition Planning and Design from Georgetown University. She loves Baltimore, lives in Hampden, and is a big fan of the city's vibrant, accessible art scene.
- Tel. 410-225-4219
- kstults@mica.edu
Lydia Kenselaar '07, Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations Officer
Lydia began working in the Development Office in April of 2007. She received her BFA in Fiber from MICA that same year. During her undergraduate career, Lydia worked in a number of different MICA departments, including the Admissions Office, Advancement Services, and Alumni Relations. She is a member of the MICA Staff Knitting Club, and maintains an active studio practice.
- Tel. 410-225-2324
- lkenselaar@mica.edu
Amrita K. Dang
Ami began working in MICA's Office of Development in November 2009. She received her BA in Technology in Music and Related Arts from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in 2006. She is an active artist and musician and has been touring the United States since 2005. Her live music is a combination of pop and experimental, East and West. In February 2009, she received an Individual Artist award from the Maryland State Arts Council for music composition. She loves the dynamic arts scene in Baltimore and frequently attends performances, art exhibitions, and other events.
- Tel. 410-383-6610
- adang@mica.edu
Office of Stewardship
Erin Chrest, Director of Stewardship
Erin began working in the Advancement Office in January 2004. She received her BA in English from Wheeling Jesuit University in 2002 and her MA in Appalachian Studies from Appalachian State University in 2003. In addition to working at MICA, Erin enjoys cooking and playing the banjo and guitar.
- Tel. 410-225-2493
- echrest@mica.edu
Annual Fund Office
Carolyn Stratford Younce, Annual Fund Director
Carolyn began working in the MICA Development office in September 2002. She transitioned into the Annual Fund office in February 2006. She came from a background in non-profit public relations. She attended Millersville University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to working at MICA, Carolyn enjoys running marathons, reading and traveling with her husband.
- Tel. 410-225-2263
- cstratford@mica.edu


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