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Military and Veterans Center

Location: Psychology Building, Room 107
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2992
Email: tuvetcenter AT_TOWSON 

Mailing Address

Military & Veterans Center
Towson University 
8000 York Road 
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Meet our Team

Student-Veteran Peer Support Specialists

Elizabeth Serrano, a U.S. Navy veteran from Hemet, CA, served as a Hospital Corpsman at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She is currently pursuing a Psychology degree with the goal of becoming a therapist specializing in veterans' care. In her current role, she assists veteran students and their families in navigating and maximizing their benefits. Her commitment to providing exceptional support is rooted in her personal experiences and understanding of veterans' challenges. Elizabeth finds fulfillment in her professional aspirations and her roles as a mother to a young son and wife to a supportive husband.

Kacey Johnston is a Business Administration major / Economics minor, and an F-35 Air Force crew chief veteran. She is sapphic trans girl and acts as a support advocate and safe space for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community. She plans to open a café upon graduation. Her golden retriever, Apollo, is her whole world.

Coordinator of Military-Affiliated Supports and Services & Lead School Certifying Official

Toby Frevert (he/him)
Psychology Building, Room 107
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2992
Email: veteransbenefits AT_TOWSON (for all benefits questions) or tfrevert AT_TOWSON (for everything else)

Toby Frevert is an alumnus of University of Mayland, Baltimore County. Prior to joining the Towson University Community, he worked in politics, non-profits, and hospitality. Toby is a proud member of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity. He enjoys grilling, campfires, and the Catskill Mountains. He is a student at Towson University, seeking a Professional Studies M.A., with a focus on student affairs and in serving military-affiliated identities. Additionally, he is a board member for AVECO, a national professional organization for VA School Certifying Officials.

Assistant Director of Military-Affiliated Supports and Services & School Certifying Official

Rebecca Cossaboom (she/her/hers) 
Psychology Building, Room 107
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
Phone: 410-704-3094 
Email: rcossaboom AT_TOWSON

Rebecca Cossaboom is a two-time alumna of Towson University and licensed graduate professional counselor in Maryland. At TU, she majored in psychology where she went on to get her master's in counseling psychology. She has worked in higher education at TU in several roles over the past seven years prior to joining the MVC team. Most recently, Rebecca worked at the Towson University Counseling Center coordinating mental health outreach and prevention programming across campus. Rebecca is a proud daughter of a veteran, cat mom, plant collector, fall weather enthusiast, and foodie. Most importantly, she is passionate about supporting students, in their ability to not just survive, but thrive during their time at TU. Don’t hesitate to reach out to get connected -- she is always up for turning a meeting into a walk around campus! 

Director

Dario DiBattista (he/him)
Psychology Building, Room 107
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m
Phone: 410-704-2991
Email: ddibattista AT_TOWSON

Dario DiBattista is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to being the editor of the anthology Retire the Colors: Veterans and Civilians on Iraq and Afghanistan (Hudson Whitman / Excelsior College Press 2016), he has written about military and veteran topics for numerous publications. Dario has worked in higher education (residence life, adjunct faculty, student affairs) for over 15 years, while also working as a creative writing instructor for the Veterans Writing Project. He is a candidate within the Doctor of Education program at Frostburg State University, where he is studying higher educational leadership.

Academic Adviser to Military-Affiliated Students

Timothy Madera
Academic Commons - CK 343
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2874
Email: tmadera AT_TOWSON