Author Biography

Nicole DeRamus, PhD, serves as Assistant Vice President of veterans programs in Stateside Military Operations (SMO) at University of Maryland Global Campus. In this role, she oversees veteran student services and support programs through the Veterans Certification Office (VCO) and the Veterans Initiatives and Outreach Office. She ensures that military-affiliated and veteran students receive the resources, support, and advocacy they need to have successful student experiences at UMGC.

DeRamus is a 27-year U.S. Navy Captain veteran who joined UMGC in August 2020. She served as deputy director of navy flag officer development for OPNAV, executive officer at the Naval Technical Training Center in Lackland, and as head of graduate education policy and statistical data analyst. DeRamus has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Auburn University, a master’s degree in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a PhD in education from Capella University. She enjoys investing in the talents, skills, and abilities of others so they can see the value of investing in themselves.