Outstanding Alumnus
Natural & Mathematical Sciences
Ronita L. Marple ’05, Ph.D., Chemistry
Senior Scientist, The Procter & Gamble Company

Dr. Ronita Lee Marple received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from UMBC in 2005 and is a Senior Scientist in the Global Analytical Capability Organization for Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Marple currently leads global technical teams to deliver new consumer products and has traveled to multiple European and Asian countries to establish technical connections and build new analytical capabilities. Dr. Marple is affiliated with the American Chemical Society and serves on steering committees for two P&G Affinity Groups for female scientists. She continues to contribute to UMBC through the Professional Network Mentoring Program and the Annual Fund. In her free time, Ronita and her husband Jeff enjoy running marathons and going to movies and are avid ‘foodies’ in the Cincinnati area.