Tyrese Fenty, Class of 2021

M.Ed. University of Maryland-College Park, 2023

Current position: Program Coordinator of Learning and Development in the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland

Tyrese Fenty graduated from the University of Maryland with his Master of Education in Student Affairs, Higher Education, and International Education Policy in May 2023. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Africana Studies from the University of Connecticut in May 2021.  He is a native of ​East Hartford, CT. Tyrese is the Program Coordinator of Learning and Development in the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland.

He is responsible for creating and developing experiential and educational student programs that develop, inspire, and equip innovators, activists, and changemakers for positive social impact. Manage ongoing or one-time educational and skills-based programs and opportunities for students to build and develop skills, competencies, and knowledge.

Prior to the Do-Good Institute Tyrese worked at the University of Maryland in the Leadership and Community Service Learning office as the Graduate Coordinator for Terps for Change, helping to connect students wanting to do community service in the local DMV area to local nonprofits. He also was the graduate assistant for the Student Success Initiative helping to manage student-led programs at the University of Maryland that empower the Black student population academically, financially, and professionally. Amongst these roles, he was able to be an instructor in the Words of Engagement: Intergroup Dialogue program and advisor to students during his graduate career during his spare time.