Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumna
Catherine G. Kuenzel '99
Alumni Awards
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2011 Distinguished
Alumna Award Recipient
Catherine G. Kuenzel '99
Catherine G. Kuenzel's record of service and accomplishment is exemplary.
Like many of her fellow UMUC alumni, she overcame the difficulties
of balancing a career with her studies and family life. Kuenzel currently
serves as vice president of the federal civil programs business unit within
the civil systems division of Northrop Grumman Information Systems,
a premier provider of advanced information technology, engineering, and
business solutions. She is responsible for development, delivery, operations,
and maintenance of secure networks, applications, and solutions
for the enterprise systems that support the mission critical operations
and services of Northrop Grumman's Federal Civil Agency Customers.
Prior to joining Northrop Grumman, she served as area vice president
of the advanced programs group at Oracle and vice president for Lucent
Technology Advanced Program Group.
For her exemplary achievements and service, to UMUC and her community, UMUC is proud to name Catherine G. Kuenzel the Distinguished Alumna of 2011.
2011 Edward A. Parnell
Outstanding Alumnus Service Award Recipient
Cleveland "Joe" Broussard '05
Cleveland "Joe" Broussard has generously given his time and resources to
support UMUC's mission and the Alumni Association. Since joining the
Board of Directors five years ago, Broussard has served in a variety of leadership
positions. As vice president of communications and vice president of
membership, Broussard played a leading role in the board's successful social
media campaign efforts. His innovative ideas and creativity continue to
propel the Alumni Association's increased membership growth.
Broussard provided invaluable assistance in establishing a partnership between UMUC and ManTech International Corporation. This April, ManTech was the lead sponsor of UMUC's cybersecurity gala, which funded much-needed scholarships for UMUC cybersecurity students.
For his ongoing leadership and significant contribution to the UMUC Alumni Association and the university, UMUC is proud to name Cleveland "Joe" Broussard the 2011 recipient of the Edward A. Parnell Outstanding Alumnus Service Award.
2011 Achiever Award Recipients
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Michele G. Heffner '91 |
Geraldine F. Lanier '94 |
Charles M. Mathews Jr. '85 |




