Three Questions With … is an opportunity to celebrate and learn more about staff in the Division of Student Affairs. This month, get to know Tanya Voronin, business services specialist, Student Affairs Business Services Center!

Name 

Tanya Voronin

Title

Business Services Specialist

Years in Student Affairs/UMBC

5 in Student Affairs and 7 at UMBC (I worked in the Provost’s Office for two years.)

UMBC Parent Info

I am a parent of a future student, Elizabeth Voronin. She will start in fall 2024 and major in business.

What is something you do as part of your position that people may not be aware of?

I do not know if people are aware of all the support services that SABSC provides. As a business services specialist, one of my duties is to provide support for employee onboarding and offboarding processes. I also work with international students and staff. I know both Ukrainian and Russian languages and can better assist international students by speaking with them in their native language.

What is one of the most important things you’ve learned during your time here? 

Working with students is a meaningful and rewarding endeavor! Whether you are a teacher, tutor or a person who completes their onboarding process, you can have a profound impact on their life and futures. Watching students grow and develop the most important thing to me. I have learned that working with students allows me to grow alongside them, as each interaction provides opportunities for reflection, growth and improvement.

What do you like to do for fun and/or is something you are passionate about outside of work? 

I like to grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Also, I like to walk and be active. Every day I walk a whole university loop–around 2.1 miles–during my lunch break. I like to walk by myself or with my friends and explore new areas. I enjoy observing the changing seasons, and appreciate the beauty of the surroundings.

("Three Questions With Tanya Voronin" will be published in the April 2024 issue of "DoSA Matters," the division's internal e-newsletter.)

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In April 2023, UMBC was recognized for increasing democratic engagement, and Musa Jafri ‘24 was named to the Student Voting Honor Role.