Taylor DeBoer, MA
Vice President of the Staff Senate
Acting Director, Graduate Research Innovation District
Email: taylor.deboer@umaryland.edu
As Vice President, Taylor assists the Staff Senate President and performs the duties of the president in his absence. He also facilitates presentations to inform the senate body on upcoming, present, or past events that affect the University and staff, and serves as senate parliamentarian. He advises the Staff Senate President and other officers, committees, and senators on matters of parliamentary procedure to ensure that meetings are conducted according to the most current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.
With a decade of experience in marketing, programming, and design, Taylor DeBoer, MA, is the Assistant Director of the Grid, UMB's Student Innovation Hub. Taylor's role involves planning a robust student programming calendar that includes more than 50 events per year as well as mentoring students and leading large-scale Grid initiatives. He also serves as a creative resource for the Graduate School. Additionally, Taylor co-chairs the Staff Senate Community Outreach Committee, contributing to community engagement efforts. Taylor holds a master's degree in Integrated Design and is dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering students.