Joined University of Maryland Spring 2008.

Marjorie (Mattie) Bonavia, Instructor, received her graduate degree from Syracuse University in Consumer Science. Mattie has taught a variety of marketing courses at University of Maryland- College Park, University of North Carolina- Wilmington, Ithaca College and Empire State College. Her research interests focus primarily on marketing to mature consumers and incorporating gerontology into curriculum. She authored a gerontology curriculum guide which is available online. Mattie also owns and operates American Shoppers, a consumer behavior consulting firm.