About Us
College Living is a full-service property management company specializing in off-campus student housing and workforce rentals throughout College Park and the surrounding communities. We provide comprehensive leasing, property management, and tenant support services designed to help property owners maximize occupancy, improve tenant retention, and simplify day-to-day operations.
As a University of Maryland alumni-owned company, we bring firsthand knowledge of the local rental market, student housing demand, and the unique challenges that come with managing campus-adjacent properties. Our deep connection to the College Park community allows us to deliver more strategic leasing, stronger tenant communication, and management solutions tailored specifically to student and workforce housing.
Our Story
College Living was founded with the goal of creating a more responsive and specialized approach to property management. We recognized that student and workforce housing require a different level of attention, communication, and operational efficiency than traditional rentals. By combining modern property management technology with hands-on local support, we built a system focused on delivering better experiences for both owners and tenants.
With more than seven years of direct experience in leasing, tenant relations, and property operations, our team understands what it takes to keep rental properties performing at a high level in the College Park market.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to create a smoother, more reliable rental experience for property owners and tenants alike. We accomplish this through transparent communication, organized management systems, proactive maintenance coordination, and data-driven decision making that supports long-term property performance.
From marketing and leasing to rent collection, maintenance management, and tenant support, every part of our process is designed to protect property value, improve operational efficiency, and create high-quality rental experiences.
At College Living, we combine local expertise, technology-driven systems, and hands-on service to help owners protect and grow their investments while providing tenants with dependable, professionally managed housing.
Meet the Team
Maureen Brown
CPA, Finance Director
Maureen directs and advises corporate finance and accounting operations. She provides financial analysis, bookkeeping, systems and process controlling, and tax accounting services.
Maureen earned a B.S. in Accounting from The George Washington University and an M.S. in Accounting from Drexel University. Maureen is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Lisa Miller
Partner, Executive Chair and Co-Founder
Lisa is the chief visionary and is responsible for corporate strategy, brand identity, stakeholder engagement, and performance management. She supports and advises on business development, corporate governance, and executive functions.
After graduating from the University of Maryland in 1980, Lisa immediately began her student rental experience by renting rooms in her home in the Old Town neighborhood in College Park. For over 20 years, Lisa has served as the President of the Prince George's Property Owners Association, where she works to protect student rental housing and landlord and tenant rights. She has received multiple awards for her community work, including the Governor's Certificate of Merit for Crime Prevention. Lisa also founded the Quality of Life Committee and has presented to the International Town Gown Association on her collaborative efforts with local government and university leaders.
Lisa earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Maryland. Lisa lives in Maryland and is an avid supporter of Maryland Athletics.
Jimmy Diamond
Facilities & Maintenance Director
Jimmy directs and manages the maintenance, projects, and grounds teams. He works with our tenants, owners, and contractors to resolve, troubleshoot, schedule, and coordinate maintenance requests, preventative and routine maintenance, projects, capital improvements, repairs, and turnover.
Jimmy, a native Marylander, has spent his entire career in higher education. He completed a 4-year apprenticeship at the National Association of Power Engineers in Virginia. He began his career working in Facilities Management at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he spent over 33 years. Through his tenure with the University, Jimmy received numerous awards, including the Student Affairs Award for Appreciation and the President’s Distinguished Service Award. Jimmy retired from the University of Maryland as the Maintenance Chief for Residential Facilities in 2015. Jimmy holds a Grade III Engineer's License in Maryland.
Sean Woolums
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Sean is the chief executive and is responsible for all aspects of College Living’s corporate and market operations. He directs and manages business development, customer relations, finance and accounting, property management, governmental affairs, and external relations.
Sean, a native Marylander, has spent his career in higher education. He worked for six years at the U.S. Naval Academy. Four of which were as a facilities manager and later as the logistics manager. Sean led various programs and projects at the Naval Academy and oversaw dozens of contracts as a Contracting Officer Representative. In 2018, Sean was appointed by the Speaker of the Maryland House and served a two-year term as a council member on the Maryland Youth Advisory Council. He currently serves on both the City of College Park Ethics Commission and the Advisory Planning Commission.
Sean earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Sean is admitted to the Maryland Bar.
Sarangua Battumur
Brand Director
Sarangua directs and advises tenant acquisition, marketing, communication, and brand strategy. She is responsible for shaping and maintaining College Living's brand identity, reputation, and marketing efforts. She works across departments to align branding with overall business goals, driving market presence and growth. She has been with College Living since 2021.
She holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Mary Gonzalez
Operations Manager
Mary manages and coordinates the day-to-day operations of College Living’s Maryland portfolio. She is responsible for property administration, property accounting, tenant and owner relations, and leading the Maryland team.
Mary earned her B.S. in Psychology and Master’s of Public Health from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Sandy Diamond
Property Manager
Sandy is responsible for managing College Living’s Maryland portfolio. She handles lease enforcement, vendor coordination, property inspections, and turnover. Sandy has over 30 years of experience in property management.
Sarah Barreca
Sales and Marketing Manager
Sarah directs and coordinates the leasing of all properties in College Living's Maryland portfolio. She is responsible for tenant acquisition, customer service, lease administration, and marketing and communications. Prior to joining College Living, Sarah worked for the College Park City-University Partnership, where she collaborated with university leaders, local officials, businesses, and tenants on initiatives that strengthened the College Park community. This experience provides her with a strong understanding of the local market and the relationships that shape the area.
Sarah earned her B.A. in English from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Seamus Lee
Associate
Seamus supports the management of all properties in College Living’s Maryland portfolio. He is responsible for assisting with leasing, tenant experience, and property management. His experience with College Living started when he was a tenant at one of the properties in Old Town College Park during his Junior and Senior years at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Seamus earned his B.S. in Operations Management & Business Analytics from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Ryan Kenworthy
Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Angelina Erdenesuren
Student Ambassador
Angelina is responsible for tenant relations and leasing support. She focuses on tenant acquisitions and retention strategies. She supports customer service, marketing, showings, lease execution, and onboarding tenants.

