Mason Staff Senate

Group: Awards and Engagement Committee

Stephanie Atkins

Title: Mason LIFE Program, College of Education and Human Development

Phone: 703-993-3905

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Mason LIFE Program Office Manager

Current Department: Mason LIFE Program, Division of Special Education and disAbility Research, CEHD

Joined Mason in 2015

I joined Staff Senate in 2015 and served until 2022. I was reelected in 2024.

I love Mason because I love the diversity of the students, faculty, and staff.  There really does seem to be something for everyone here and it truly is a strength of this university.  We are definitely all together different.   

I joined because now that I have completed my graduate degree, one of the many benefits of being on the staff here at Mason, I’m ready to continue to help engage constituents, educate the Mason community, and advocate for the needs of staff.  Working with this robust group of staff allows me the opportunity to connect with the university community, working to enhance the lives of fellow staff, as we strive to make Mason the best possible place to learn, work, and achieve success. 

Tiffany Sandstrum

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Title: School of Kinesiology

Phone: 703-993-7002

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, SciTech Campus

Position Title: Senior Academic Advisor

Current Department: School of Kinesiology

Previous Departments you worked for: School of Systems Biology 

Joined Mason in 2010

I joined Staff Senate in 2024

I love Mason because I enjoy working with our students. Students are the reason why we all have jobs in higher education and I really enjoy seeing them grow during their time at George Mason.

I joined the Staff Senate because it is important to have voices for staff from all campuses and from different colleges, I want to be sure that CEHD and SciTech campus are represented.

Lei An Ilan-Garcia

Title: Risk, Safety & Resilience

Phone: 703-993-4421

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Current Department: Risk, Safety & Resilience

Joined Mason in 2022.

I love Mason because Mason has provided me with opportunities for growth and development. I enjoy working with my colleagues and I also have a great work-life balance working here at Mason!

I joined Staff Senate in 2023.

I joined because I want to represent my colleagues and be a part of a group that advocates for better benefits and compensation for staff. I also want to help promote the importance of community and work-life balance here at Mason. I also enjoy meeting new people and learning different views and perspectives from one another!

Profile of a Senator: Lei An Ilan-Garcia (April 2024)

Jeremiah Garcia

Title: Assistant Director, Mason Card Office

Phone: 703-993-2477

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Executive Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Assistant Director, Mason Card Office

Current Department: Auxiliary Services and Operations

Previous Departments worked for: Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering, and Undergraduate Education, Office of the Provost

Joined Mason in 2022.

I love Mason because Mason has an amazing culture, staffed by amazing and kind people, who share a vision of institutional excellence!

I joined Staff Senate in 2023.

I joined because I want to be an agent of positive change: helping to improve Mason operations and policies, advocating for the needs of the staff, and fighting to ensure staff members’ title and pay align with the work they are being asked to perform.

Timothy Diggins

Timothy Diggins, Administrative Specialist, Mechanical Engineering, College Engineering and Computing. Photo by: Creative Services/George Mason University

Title: Mechanical Engineering

Phone: 703-993-5383

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Fairfax Campus

Name: Timothy Diggins

Position Title: Administrative Specialist

Current Department: Mechanical Engineering

Joined Mason in May 2021.

I love Mason because of the amazing team I work with who are dedicated to student success, and Mason’s commitment to innovation and inclusivity.

I joined the Staff Senate in 2023.

I joined the Staff Senate because I want to advocate for staff and issues that affect us, keep staff informed about issues at Mason that impact them, and helping to keep Mason a great place to work.

Profile of a Senator: Timothy Diggins (June 2024)

Tabatha Hargrove

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Tabatha Hargrove. Photo by: Creative Services/George Mason University
Headshot of Tabatha Hargrove

Title: Honors College

Phone: 703-993-6919

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Student Support Coordinator

Current Department: Honors College

Joined Mason in September 2022.

I love Mason because the university is innovative and forward thinking.

I joined Staff Senate in 2023.

I joined to be able to advocate and serve the amazing staff here at Mason.

Profile of a Senator: Tabatha Hargrove (February 2024)

Diana St.Amand-Campos

Title: Continuing and Professional Education

Phone: 703-993-2113

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Mason Square

Position Title: Business Developer Specialist

Current Department: Continuing and Professional Education (CPE)

Joined Mason in October 2022

I love Mason because the growth and the move forward with changing times with advocacy for students.

I joined Staff Senate in 2023

I joined Staff Senate because of the opportunity to be a part of the goals and changes that are currently taking place at Mason and across universities in the U.S.

Melissa Hallman

Melissa Hallman. Photo by: Creative Services/ George Mason University

Title: Fiscal Services

Phone: 703-993-1357

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Fairfax Campus, Executive Committee

Position: HR Specialist & Liaison

Current Department: Fiscal Services

Previous Departments I have worked for: College of Science, Geography and Geoinformation Science

Joined Mason in: April 2021

I love working at Mason because: on my very first day, it was apparent to me that Mason cares about its people, even if it isn’t always great at communicating it.

I joined the Staff Senate because: I want to be an agent for change and ensure the most equitable and inclusive work environment for all Mason staff. Mason has so much potential, and I want to ensure that staff are a part of the great things to come.

Profile of a Senator: Melissa Hallman (January 2023)

Carlos Sandoval

Title: Scalia Law School

Phone: 703-993-8261

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Mason Square, Executive Committee

Position Title: Associate Director, Instructional and Classroom Technology Services

Current Department: Antonin Scalia Law School

Previous Departments you worked for: Classroom Support, Fairfax

Joined Mason in 2006

I love Mason because it is a great work environment, very diverse and fantastic work culture.

I joined Staff Senate in 2021

I joined because I wanted to represent my friends and co-workers at Mason Square and the Law School.

Profile of a Senator: Carlos Sandoval (April 2022)