Mission & Community Learning Team


 

Dr. Shannon Ingram, LGPC, NCC 

Executive Director, Mission & Community Learning 

singram@mica.edu

 

Dr. Shannon Ingram is a licensed graduate professional counselor who has been working in education and community for over 20 years. She earned a B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies from Penn State University, a M.A. in Community Counseling from Marymount University, and an Ed.D. in Administrative Leadership from Shenandoah University.


 

Sara Kaltwasser 

Associate Director, Mission & Community Learning

skaltwasser@mica.edu

 
Sara Kaltwasser is the Associate Director of Community Art & Service at MICA. She has a BFA in Painting from Pacific Northwest College of Art as well as an MFA in Community Art from MICA. Sara Kaltwasser has worked in the Community Art & Art Education field for over 20 years. 
Her primary role is to connect MICA students, staff and faculty to the broader Baltimore community through leadership opportunities as well as strong community partnerships. In addition to overseeing student-based positions like Community Site Leader and the France-Merrick Fellowship at MICA, Sara also supports planning for a variety of civic engagement and service-related activities. 
 

 

Marissa Vazhappilly 

Specialist, Mission & Community Learning

mvazhappilly@mica.edu

Marissa Vazhappilly received their BFA in animation from MICA and has been working to support program facilitation on campus since they were a student. Now, they support student employees, advise student organizations, help lead the Annual Benefit Fashion Show, and manage programs and day-to-day activities. In their spare time they’re a mixed media animator and try to make and mend their own clothes.