January Member Spotlight: Tajhanae Peters

We’re excited to kick off our 2026 Member Spotlights by recognizing Tajhanae Peters, Graduate Admissions Counselor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Tajhanae has been an active CAPACRAO leader since October 2025, serving on the Executive Board as Vice President of Membership and as a liaison for the Legislation and Policy Committee. Her commitment to strengthening member engagement and advancing professional collaboration reflects the heart of CAPACRAO’s mission.

About Tajhanae’s Role

As a Graduate Admissions Counselor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Tajhanae guides prospective students from inquiry to enrollment. She serves as a trusted resource on programs, admissions criteria, and next steps, creating an accessible and supportive pathway for applicants pursuing graduate nursing education.

Professional Highlight

This year, Tajhanae was nominated for the Margaret G. Tyson Dean’s Fund for Excellence Award, a meaningful recognition of her dedication, impact, and service to students and colleagues.

Advice to Colleagues

“One piece of advice I would offer to my colleagues in higher education is to remain open to feedback, even when it feels challenging or uncomfortable, as it is critical to meaningful professional growth and development.”

Fun Fact

Tajhanae recently graduated with her Master’s Degree in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation, a testament to her commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.

We’re grateful for Tajhanae’s leadership, passion, and contributions to CAPACRAO and to the higher education community. Thank you, Tajhanae, for the work you do to support students and advance our profession.

Interested in being featured in a future Member Spotlight or nominating a colleague? We’d love to hear from you. Stay tuned for upcoming spotlights throughout the year.