About Us
Staff
Stacy Cooper Patterson
Senior Director of Student Affairs
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Stacy Cooper Patterson (she/her/hers) joined the Peabody community in August of 2021 as the Director of Student Affairs. Stacy works alongside the Student Affairs team to enhance student learning, develop engaging co-curricular experiences, and create a warm, welcoming, and empowering environment for all students.
Most recently, Stacy served as the Associate Dean of Students at Goucher College in Towson, MD. She has direct experience in residential life, student engagement, leadership programs, new student programs, and career development, and has a broad understanding of Student Affairs work and leadership. Beyond her tenure at Goucher, she previously worked at Vassar College and Yale University. Stacy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio University, a Master of Arts in Counseling in Postsecondary Education from Western Michigan University, and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies from the University of Baltimore.
In her free time, Stacy enjoys spending time with her partner, two kids, and dog, Tyson. She also spends far too much time trying to keep her plants alive and loves listening to live music, hiking, working out, and reading.
Elizabeth Ajagbe
Assistant Director of Student Involvement and Engagement
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Elizabeth Ajagbe (she/her/hers) joined the Peabody community in December 2021 as the Assistant Director of Student Involvement & Engagement. Elizabeth is excited to bring her passion and leadership in serving and supporting students to Peabody. She is excited for the opportunity to make meaningful and impactful connections with the Peabody student body. Being surrounded by creative students and at an institution that values innovation, she looks forward to supporting and challenging students to be the best version of themselves by taking advantage of what their time at the Peabody Institute has to offer.
Before joining Peabody, she spent the last 6 years engaging, teaching, and mentoring underserved students within higher education. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Forensic Psychology from The College of Saint Rose before heading to the University of Connecticut to graduate with a Master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Her desire to continue challenging the status quo in order to best support students is what led to the shift in career path, but her appreciation for what makes every individual unique is what joined the two.
When she’s not at Peabody, Elizabeth enjoys cooking and trying different foods considering herself a gastronomist extraordinaire. She also enjoys learning and trying new things.
Janine Cannon
Student Affairs Coordinator
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Janine Cannon (she/her/hers) is originally from Nebraska but moved to Maryland halfway through high school. With a bachelor’s degree in exercise sports science and a master’s degree in higher education and administration (degree expected in Dec. 2024), she hopes to combine the two in the future, possibly in an athletics department or within the student affairs department. She enjoys going on walkabouts during her breaks with other co-workers and trying her hardest to improve students’ college experience while in the office. She keeps busy when away from work between her plants, her dog, her partner, and her two young children, going on runs every morning, and working out. Please never hesitate to pop into the office and say hello to her or tell her about your weekend.
Deb Gould
Student Case Manager
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Deb (she/her/hers OR they/them/theirs) has been a part of the Peabody community since 2018 and currently serves as the Student Case Manager. Deb provides one-on-one support, including interventions, advocacy, referrals, and follow-up services for students who are experiencing difficulties related to any area of concern. Deb has experience working at both public and private institutions and has had the pleasure of providing supervision and guidance to graduate and professional staff members. Their professional areas of interest include the navigation of campus systems and policies while prioritizing student well-being and academic success and social justice and inclusion efforts.
Deb received her B.S. from Suffolk University (Boston, MA) in Public Relations and Black Studies and their M.Ed in Higher Education Student Affairs from Salem State University (Salem, MA).
When Deb cannot be found in her office, she is likely thrifting, road-tripping, or watching movies with her partner and long-time cat companion, Errol.
Dan Pretz
Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life
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Dan Pretz joined Peabody Student Affairs in 2016 and serves as the Associate Director for Housing and Residence Life. In this role, he manages on-campus housing operations, coordinates off-campus housing resources, and works closely with the university’s student conduct and emergency response functions as the on-call administrator for the campus.
Dan’s work focuses on fostering a residential environment that supports students in their transition to the Peabody and Baltimore communities. He supervises a team of two Graduate Hall Directors and eight Resident Assistants, working to cultivate a supportive and inclusive living experience for all residents.
Dan holds a Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory and Composition, and an Associate’s degree in Music. His interests include art, writing, and solving problems.
Student Affairs Assistants
Lucas Min
Graduate Hall Director
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Lucas (he/him/his) joined Student Affairs at Peabody as the Graduate Hall Director starting Fall 2023. While working with Peabody, he is pursuing a master’s degree in nursing at the JHU School of Nursing.
Lucas earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Redlands in 2016, then a Master of Art in Educational Leadership in Higher Education from Montclair State University in 2018. Right after graduating from MSU, he lived abroad for three years and then came back to California.
While not at work or in school, Lucas likes to go on hikes, attend concerts, and most importantly, listen to Taylor Swift.
Sarah Parker
Graduate Hall Director
Sarah (she/her/hers) joined the Peabody community in June of 2024 as a Graduate Hall Director. She is a composer and saxophonist currently pursuing a master’s degree in Composition.
Sarah earned her Bachelor of Music in Composition from the Berklee College of Music in 2023, where she developed a passion for fostering community through her work in Residence Life. After graduation, Sarah worked as a music teacher and arts administrator in New York City before returning to her home state of Maryland.
When not at Peabody, Sarah can be found kayaking, reading, or getting lost on long walks.