Our Board of Directors

The University Consortium for Liberia (UCL) Board of Directors coordinates diverse academic efforts between Liberia and the global community. Since 2009, we have collaborated with students, university faculty, and other academic professionals to increase learning in Liberia and the United States. The UCL Board facilitates Study Abroad Programs, Service Learning Opportunities, Student and Faculty Exchanges, Research Studies, Workshops & Conferences. The UCL Board also provides leadership and support in fundraising through the annual scholarship program and other efforts.

Board Members

Cynthia L. Blandford (Board Chair) President, CEO, and Chair of the Board UCL	Layli Maparyan, Ph.D. (Board Secretary) President of the University of Liberia
Dr. Tanae Acolatse Director/Program Manager, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Colorado State University Global (CSU Global)	Adem Soni Director/Program Manager, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Colorado State University Global (CSU Global)
Jerome Barnard UCL Scholarship Recipient

Honorary Advisors

Dr. B.K. Robertson Higher Education for Conservation (HECA) Chief of Party and Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Forestry, Biodiversity, and Conservation (FBC Center)	Dr. Michael L. Best Executive Director of the Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) and Professor with the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
Dr. Cheryl Dozier Director/Former President, Savannah State University	Dr. Saki Golafale U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff Fellow and Howard University Adjunct Lecturer of Chemistry