Chad Whistle, PhD, currently serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor and Senior Director of Academic Projects at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where innovative solutions and strategic priorities are developed and executed for the School of Cybersecurity & Information Technology. Previously, Chad held various roles in student affairs, including Director of Student Affairs at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, where office operations were streamlined and student programming was elevated. Chad has also gained valuable experience in program coordination and management through positions at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Alexander + Hughes Advertising, and a fellowship with On Deck, focusing on professional development for Chiefs of Staff. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Higher Education Administration, an MEd in Curriculum & Instruction, and a BS in Business Administration and Management.