Today's Guest: Director of Operations for Olympic Sports at Maryland- Clara Hollander

From Baltimore, Maryland, to the heart of College Park, today’s guest has built an impressive career in collegiate athletics. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Maryland in 2018, she didn’t waste any time diving into the world of sports operations. During her time as a student, she was a four-year operations intern with the Men’s Lacrosse team and held internships across Marketing, Development, and theTicket Office.

Following graduation, she took her talents to the University of Missouri, serving as a marketing assistant during the 2018–2019 season, overseeing promotional efforts for multiple sports. By 2019, she was back with the Terps as a Marketing Assistant for Marketing Strategy and Fan Experience, leading initiatives for women’s soccer and baseball while supporting men’s basketball.

In July 2021, she stepped into her current role as Director of Operations for Olympic Sports at Maryland, where she coordinates and executes day-to-day team logistics for Field Hockey, Wrestling, and Men’s Lacrosse. And along the way, she earned her master’s degree in Strategic Communications from UMGC in 2022.

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Today's Guest: Dir. of Athletics, PE, and Health @ Liverpool Central School District- Ari Liberman

Today’s guest is a lifelong Central New Yorker whose influence on student-athletics spans decades.

After earning multiple degrees from Syracuse University in Physical Education, Instructional Design, and Educational Leadership, he began his career as a teacher and coach in the Syracuse City School District (1996–2004). In 2004, he became Supervisor of Athletics and Physical Education at Henninger High School, later adding Nottingham HighSchool to his oversight.

His leadership extended regionally as Vice President of the SCAC Conference and Vice Chairman of Section 3 Football and Basketball Committees, roles he has held since 2004.

Since 2014, he has served as Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health at Liverpool Central School District, guiding a multimillion-dollar facilities expansion, multiple state championships, and navigating the challenges of COVID-19. He has also led numerous capital improvement projects and advanced professional standards throughspecialized training in Artificial Turf Management and .

A proud product of Syracuse and passionate advocate for Liverpool, he continues to shape the future of student-athletics.

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Today's Guest: Director of Student-Athlete Success & Engagement- Katie Scanlon

From synchronized swimming champion to academic leader, today’s guest has built a career dedicated to student-athlete success. A native of Oswego, New York, she earned her bachelor’s degree at Canisius University, where shecaptained the Golden Griffins synchronized swimming team to four ECAC titles.

After completing a master’s in higher education administration at Dayton, she spent two years at Dayton and three years at New Mexico, honing her expertise in academic support for athletes.

In December 2011, she joined Syracuse University as an academic coordinator. By 2017, she was leading student-athlete development, working with nearly every varsity program—including the men’s basketball team. Her leadership and impact earned her recognition on Central New York’s “40 Under Forty” list in 2013. She’s also a proud member of Women Leaders in College Sports, a swimming and diving official, and a volunteer with Special Olympics.

Most recently, after earning her Ph.D. in higher education from Syracuse, she stepped into a new role in June 2025—her first year as Director of Student-Athlete Success and Engagement, overseeing the holistic development of more than 550 student-athletes and managing key campus partnerships.

Follow and like this podcast as well as leave questions in the comments that may be answered on future episodes. Connect with us on our social platforms and website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-career-consulting/ and Instagram as well as X: @athcareerpod. 5 Tips and Tricks: for Careers in Athletics Podcast is a show hosted by Dr. Morey Mossovitz and Jen Albanese. Each episode invites a person in an athletic career and asks them their five best tips and tricks for working in athletics.