Our Staff

Marian Vessels

Marian Vessels is the Director of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center. In this role, she is responsible for the daily operation of the Center. Ms. Vessels provides disability awareness training and seminars on the Americans with Disabilities Act, covering such issues as current legislation and employment. Previously, Ms. Vessels was the Executive Director of the Maryland Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. She also worked as the Director of the Maryland Governor's Office for Individuals with Disabilities and was an Executive Board Member for the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.

Karen Goss

Karen Goss is the Assistant Director of the center. She is responsible for the newsletter, bi-weekly e bulletin, evaluation, and other reporting obligations. Karen also coordinates the center's outreach efforts. One of her roles prior to joining the center was as the Business Development Specialist with the One-Stop in Wheaton, MD. In that role she worked closely with the Department of Economic Development, Business, State and Local Government, Health Care Providers, and Maryland's Lead Disability Program Navigator. She has extensive business management and human resources experience in the private sector.

Maynor Guillen

Maynor Guillen is an Information Specialist, answering questions and providing assistance on all aspects of the ADA, he also maintains the center’s web site, provides IT support to the center, and works on other projects. His experience includes working as the Assistive Technology Specialist for the One-Stop Career Center in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. He also served as the One-Stop representative on the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities.

David Stewart

David Stewart also serves as an Information Specialist. Mr. Stewart, a resident of West Virginia, has been appointed to the West Virginia Statewide Rehabilitation Council, as well as the Statewide Independent Living Council. He is the Coordinator of the West Virginia ADA Coalition, a member the state's Olmstead Task Force, and a member and past chairperson of the Fair Shake Network, a coalition that promotes the rights of people with disabilities.

Del Rae Conley

Del Rae Conley is the Office Manager at the Center. She is responsible for telephone reception, database management, materials requests, and logistical support for special projects and conferences. Previously, Del has served in administrative, training support and research capacities in the Human Resources arena. Her assignments were across a broad spectrum of industries that included Financial Services, Insurance, Sports Entertainment and Construction. Del is also a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor who enjoys teaching on the weekends.

Barbara Van Dyke

Barbara Van Dyke is the Administrative Specialist at the Center. She assists the office manager and staff with database management, telephone reception, materials requests, special events and other projects. In addition to her work at the center, Ms. Van Dyke helps manage her family business, an independent mortgage brokerage. She has also served in many capacities as a volunteer with the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park with a BS in Business Management.