Meet our Staff

Corris P Davis

Senior Director, Office of Academic Opportunity Programs

Academic Opportunity Programs
Upward Bound Program
Educational Talent Search

Math & Psychology 007D

cdavis4@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 2814

The Senior Director of the Office of Academic Opportunity Programs provides strategic and administrative leadership for programs supporting low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students. The role oversees budgets, personnel, compliance, and program development, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and federal requirements. The Senior Director cultivates campus and community partnerships, secures external funding, and drives data-informed improvements to enhance student outcomes. This position directly supervises program directors and staff, guiding operations that serve both pre-college and college students in their academic success journey.

Corris is an alumna of Western High School, the oldest all-female public school in the nation.  She attended UMBC as a Meyerhoff Scholar and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences.  Because she believes non scholæ sed vitæ discimus- we learn not for the school, but for life, she has completed graduate coursework in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation. Corris earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy with a concentration in Evaluation and Analytical Methods. Her dissertation examined the relationship between undergraduate research and graduate school enrollment using an integrated college choice model as a framework.

Michael A. Hunt

Program Director

McNair Scholars Program
Academic Opportunity Programs

Math & Psychology 221

michaelahunt@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 3057

Rev. Dr. Michael A. Hunt, a unique blend of advocate, educator, and administrator hailing from Baltimore, is deeply committed to creating environments where everyone feels valued and welcomed within institutional structures. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and a Master of Divinity from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael’s diverse career spans university and college administration, middle and high school math instruction, and musical vocalization. His dedication to social justice education and his role as a change catalyst, guiding students and institutions towards a more equitable and inclusive future, are well-known. Michael obtained his Ph.D. at UMBC in the Language, Literacy, and Culture Program. Michael seeks to bridge the gap between spirituality and STEM education, offering culturally nuanced resources that promote self-esteem and holistic critical mentoring. With the belief that his living shall not be in vain, Michael is deeply committed to leaving a lasting, positive impact on the world.

Ting Huang

Program Coordinator

McNair Scholars Program
Academic Opportunity Programs

Math & Psychology 220

tinghuang@umbc.edu

+1 443 917 1183

Ting Huang graduated as a UMBC McNair Scholar in 2021 and is honored to continue the service of the program. She has had various experiences supporting students in higher education, including roles as a Graduate Writing Assistant (Writing Center) and a Graduate Teaching Assistant (Dept. of Political Science) with Towson University. She is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland, College Park’s Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Educational Policy program. As a budding researcher in the field of student affairs, Ting is committed to continue serving first-generation, low-income, and underserved students in higher education, particularly Asian American students whose lived experiences differ drastically from the model minority myth.