Sandy Mehalko

Sandy Mehalko, D.M., currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Maryland, a position held since December 2023, after previously serving as Interim Deputy Director from October 2022 to December 2023. With a background in academia, Sandy was a Regional Director for the Maryland SBDC at Frostburg State University from 2009 to 2022, initially being hired as a Small Business Consultant before transitioning to the director role. Sandy has contributed to higher education as a Professor, teaching courses in management and as a Contributing Faculty member at Walden University. Previous roles include President of Allegheny Business Advisors and various positions in marketing and public relations. Sandy holds multiple degrees, including a Doctorate in Management and an MBA, and has substantial experience in business development and education.