Julia John
Business Coordinator
301.405.1355
jcjohn@umd.edu
Julia John is the Business Coordinator for American Studies. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Ms. John has been working on campus since 2001. In addition to her work managing payroll, travel, and other financial matters for the department, Ms. John is a mother of four adult sons and enjoys her interactions with American Studies students.
Dana Persaud
Academic Coordinator
301.405.6636
dpersaud@umd.edu
Dana is responsible for supporting the undergraduate and graduate American Studies programs. She worked for several years with the Maryland General Assembly and the Maryland Judiciary. She comes to us most recently from Anne Arundel Community College where she supported faculty, staff and students in Liberal Arts. She is a Southern Maryland native and in her free time she enjoys hiking with her dog, baking for friends, and drinking endless amounts of coffee.