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.

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Today's Guest: Assoc. Athletic Dir. for Fan Engagement, Marketing & Ticketing at UC Santa Barbara-Aaron Rudy

Our guest began his academic journey at Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a minor in Strategic Management in 2013, followed by a Master of Science in Sport Venue & Event Management in 2016. During this time, he gained early experience with the Syracuse Chiefs AAA Baseball Team, the New York Jets, and the San Diego Chargers, while also serving as Head Manager for Syracuse Football under Coach Doug Marrone.

He went on to build a career in athletics through roles at Syracuse University, Tulane University, and Dartmouth College, consistently setting records in attendance, ticket sales, and fan engagement. His work earned national recognition, including a NACMA Marketing Team of the Year honorable mention and a finalist nod for an Outstanding Special Feature documentary.

Today, he serves as Associate Athletic Director for Fan Engagement, Marketing & Ticketing at UC Santa Barbara, where he has overseen historic growth in ticket sales, sponsorships, and attendance, while helping secure theuniversity’s first-ever NCAA Baseball Regional bid and hosting international soccer events.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.

This episode is a special yearly holiday episode where Morey and Jen talk about the holiday season but more importantly ask each other questions to give you your 5+ tips and tricks for careers in athletics for the week. Learn about what it means to oversee spirit or what leads people through their career paths as just a taste of the conversation.

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Today's Guest: Facility Operations Manager for Louisville University Athletics- Marisa Carpenter

She’s a dynamic leader in collegiate athletics, currently serving as the Facility Operations Manager for Louisville University Athletics. Her role spans managing gamedays for field hockey, women’s basketball, and softball, assisting with football stadium operations, and overseeing daily operations of multiple athletic facilities and postseason championships. Her journey began on the softball diamond at Le Moyne College, where she played four years before earning a master’s in Sport Venue & Event Management from Syracuse University. Since then, she’s managed ACC and NCAA championships, contributed to major tournaments, and continues to shape the future of athletic facilities and events. Originally from Syracuse, now making an impact in Louisville, she’s a proud mom, a dedicated professional, and a true game-changer.

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Today's Guest: Assoc. Dir. of Facilities and Ops at Pittsburgh- Dorothy Stromdahl

Her journey began as a student employee at Slippery Rock University, and she’s since held positions at Bowling Green State University, Central Michigan University, and Syracuse University.

She has spent her career helping students grow, build confidence, and find community through sport, wellness, and recreation. With over 10 years in collegiate recreation, she serves as the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations at the University of Pittsburgh, helping lead Campus Recreation across five recreation spaces that serve more than 30,000 students and members.

At Pitt, she played a key role in bringing the university’s nine-story, 270,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center to life — guiding operational design, facility functionality, and organizational development for one of higher education’s most innovative recreation projects.

For her, sports and recreation aren’t just about competition or fitness — they’re about connection, growth, and creating spaces where people truly belong. Along the way, she has mentored hundreds of student employees, managed large operational teams, and developed innovative staff programs focused on leadership, teamwork, and career readiness.

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Todays Guest: Bucknell Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Services

Before he ever stepped into the world of NCAA compliance, he was a dedicated student-athlete at Hartwick College, where he played men’s lacrosse and finished his career with several school records in points and assists.

He went on to earn his law degree, beginning his professional life in the legal field with roles at firms in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts. After seven years in law, he returned to collegiate athletics, joining Syracuse University’s compliance office.

There, he steadily advanced from compliance assistant to coordinator and then assistant director, overseeing recruiting monitoring, submitting waivers and violation reports, leading rules-education efforts, and managing Syracuse’s intern and extern programs.

In 2013, he took the next step in his career by joining Bucknell as associate athletic director for NCAA compliance and student services. Today, he oversees compliance operations, eligibility and financial-aid certification, rules education, student-services initiatives, and serves as the sport administrator for tennis and volleyball.

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.