Joyce Fuhrmann

The private company is based in Rockville. The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is a collaborative regional higher education center that hosts nearly 80 upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs from nine public universities. Students apply directly to their chosen university and attend classes on the USG campus, where they benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized support, and centralized student, academic, and administrative services. USG offers affordable and flexible education pathways, including a "2+2" transfer model, expanded scholarships, and cost savings through commuting. The center provides comprehensive resources such as academic coaching, career advising, internship placement, counseling, and specialized facilities like the Priddy Library and a podcast studio. USG has established industry sector hubs that connect academia, employers, students, and community partners in fields such as engineering and technology, health and life sciences, public service, education and social sciences, and business enterprise, aligning education with workforce needs.

Function as technology trade association