Jennifer serves as Senior Associate Vice President of Regional Engagement & Government Relations at Frostburg State University and as Executive Director of the Tri-State Growth & Commerce Coalition (TGCC). Her work is focused on facilitating partnerships and collaboration between FSU and key leaders and organizations within the tri-state region of Mountain Maryland, Northeastern West Virginia, and South-Central Pennsylvania, in order to advance meaningful initiatives that drive innovation, attract and grow talent and businesses, train a skilled and ready workforce, build our outdoor recreation economy, foster next-generation leadership, and help create a thriving mountain region.

At the University System of Maryland level, she serves on USM's State Relations Council and USM's Senior Research and Economic Development Work Group, bringing a regional lens to system-wide policy and economic development conversations.

Jennifer is a Fellow in the Appalachian Regional Commission's inaugural 2019–2020 Appalachian Leadership Institute Class, and serves on Comptroller Brooke Lierman's Business Advisory Council. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Rural Maryland Foundation, serves on Maryland's SBDC Host Council and Advisory Board, and was appointed by Governor Moore to serve on the Just Transition Employment & Retraining Working Group of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change.

Dr. Stacy Wassell is the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) at Frostburg State University and leads the Legacy Business Transition Program, designed to assist, facilitate, and coordinate the ownership transition of existing businesses.

With more than two decades of leadership at Frostburg State University, Dr. Wassell works to expand entrepreneurial opportunities by connecting students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and community partners through experiential learning, innovation initiatives, and collaborative programming. Through CEI, she guides innovators from early ideas to market-ready ventures, driving community and economic impact.

Stacy creates engaging programs and helps launch creative, community-focused businesses. Her work focuses on inspiring an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering future innovators, and building connections that support economic vitality.

Luma Alghamaz serves as Program Coordinator for the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) and the Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute (FOREI). In this role, she coordinates and supports project implementation across both initiatives, including outreach and participant recruitment, regional partnerships, workshop logistics, reporting, and follow-up activities. Luma holds bachelor’s and master's degrees in accounting, bringing a strong foundation in coordination, project execution, and organizational management to her role.

Jeffrey Simcoe helps communities turn outdoor assets into engines for economic growth. As Executive Director of the Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute (FOREI) at Frostburg State University, Jeffrey leads place-based research, partnerships, and programs that connect outdoor recreation, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and public lands to real economic outcomes.

He currently leads initiatives focused on measuring and strengthening the outdoor recreation economy through economic impact research, data analytics, outdoor business and workforce development, and sustainable recreation infrastructure planning. His work includes developing decision-support tools, advancing regional entrepreneurship initiatives, and helping communities leverage trails, parks, and public lands as catalysts for long-term economic resilience.

Jeffrey's background spans natural resources planning, sustainable trail and recreation systems, and outdoor economy strategy across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He also serves on regional and national boards and advisory committees that advance trail development, public lands stewardship, and the outdoor recreation economy, bringing practical field experience and collaborative leadership to each role.

Jodi D. Broadwater serves as Regional Director of the Western Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where she leads efforts to support entrepreneurs and strengthen small businesses across the region.

An entrepreneur at heart, Jodi is dedicated to helping both aspiring and established business owners transform ideas into successful ventures. She brings a combination of strategic insight and real-world experience, guiding clients through the complexities of business ownership and growth.

Jodi is particularly committed to teaching, mentoring, and connecting entrepreneurs with the resources, tools, and partnerships essential for long-term success. She believes that access to education, collaboration, and strong support networks drive both business success and community vitality. Through her leadership, she works to foster innovation, promote sustainable growth, and advance economic development throughout the region.

Melanie Moore serves as Director of the Cultural Events Series (CES) at Frostburg State University, where she leads public programming and community engagement initiatives that connect campus and regional audiences through music, theatre, dance, comedy, and experiences beyond the stage.

With more than 15 years of experience in arts administration, event management, grant stewardship, and partnership development, she has helped strengthen connections between the university and the communities it serves. Moore oversees strategic planning, public programming, community partnerships, sponsorships, and cultural initiatives, including the Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series.

She is committed to using the arts to foster community vitality, support regional engagement, and create meaningful cultural experiences that enrich quality of life throughout Western Maryland and the surrounding region.

Amy Hutcherson serves as Coordinator of the Planetarium at Frostburg State University, where she advances STEM education and creates engaging visitor experiences for audiences across the region. Drawing on her expertise in research and development, process operations, and project management, she led the successful effort to secure and utilize $750,000 in Federal Community Project funding for a comprehensive renovation of the FSU Planetarium technology. Now complete, the upgraded facility is operating beautifully and supports FSU’s continued growth as a regional STEM destination.

Building on the planetarium’s successful modernization, Hutcherson assists in overseeing its operations and supports the development of museum-quality educational exhibits that complement its immersive programs. Together, these efforts are expanding FSU’s capacity to provide engaging space science education for K–12 school groups, university students, educators, and the public.

Hutcherson earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University and previously served as a research and development engineer and process engineer with E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. A longtime community volunteer and Girl Scout leader, she has received the GSUSA Thanks Badge and the GSCNC Jan Verhage Spirit of Leadership Award in recognition of her sustained service and leadership.