University of Maryland Ombuds Officers

Faculty: Dr. Lee Preston
 1116 Cole Field House
301.405.1901
Professor Preston is an emeritus professor in the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the faculty ombuds officer for the College Park Campus.

He is the author or editor of more than 150 academic publications—articles, books and monographs—in the fields of economics, marketing, management, international business and public policy.

Prior to joining the University of Maryland faculty in 1980, he was a faculty member of the University of California at Berkeley and the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Graduate Students: Ms. Joanne Desiato
 2103 Lee Building
301.405.3132
The Ombuds Office for Graduate Students is a resource for graduate students who want to examine their options for dealing with a particular concern. I help students think through their options.
Staff: Ms. Roberta Coates
 1112 Cole Field House
301.405.0805
The staff ombuds office is a place where staff feel safe and welcomed. We offer advice for resolving and preventing staff conflicts.