Darwin Ferrufino
Vice President of Inclusion
Hometown: Hyattsville, MD
Major: Finance & Information Systems
Hey, my name is Darwin Ferrufino, and I’m the Vice President of Inclusion for SUSA. At UMD i'm involved in the College Park Scholars Environment, Technology, and Economy program, where I also serve as a Peer Mentor. At the Smith School of Business, I’m involved with ALPFA and was previously involved with the Collegiate Financial Management Association (CFMA). Outside of school and leadership roles, I enjoy playing basketball and working out. I’m looking forward to becoming more involved within the Smith School of Business and helping foster an inclusive and supportive community.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Responsible for upholding the diversity and inclusion goals of Smith within both the internal and external SUSA bodies. Through three standard projects each conducted on bi-semesterly bases - audit of SUSA clubs, collection and analysis of club demographic data, and diversity training for club leadership - this committee strives to spur continuous growth in SUSA’s external clubs via regulation and education. This committee also caters events for SUSA internal geared toward enhancing its own senses of community and inclusion.
Emanuella Chiemeka
Committee Member
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Major: Information Systems
Hi everyone, my name is Emanuella and I am a junior on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Outside of SUSA, I am involved in Every Nation Campus and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). In my free time, I enjoy baking, working out, and traveling to new countries whenever I get the chance. I am excited to contribute to the committee and looking forward to a great semester!
Lucia Chacon
Committee Member
Hometown: Columbia, MD
Major: Finance & International Business
Hi, my name is Lucia Chacon and I am a sophomore in Susa’s inclusion committee studying finance and international business. I was born in Venezuela and grew up in Columbia, Maryland. Apart from SUSA, at the University of Maryland I enjoy my involvements in the QUEST Honors Program, the International Studies Scholars Program, and attending the International Business Student Association’s meetings. Outside of school, I love hanging out with my friends, listening to music, and taking day trips to DC!
