Mason Staff Senate

Group: Communications Committee

Lauren Reese

Lauren Reese, Staff Senator and Communications and Marketing Manager, Information Technology Services

Title: Information Technology Services

Phone: 703-993-6190

Groups: Communications Committee, At-Large

Position Title: Communications & Marketing Manager

Current Department: Information Technology Services

Joined Mason in 2011

I joined Staff Senate in 2024

I love Mason because of the people and their collective dedication to the university’s mission. It’s such a gift to be surrounded by people who come to a job because they want to be part of something bigger than themselves. At George Mason, it isn’t the money or the glory that drives people to work hard but rather because they believe in what the university provides to its students, the community, and the world. 

I joined the Staff Senate because I believe in the work of this committee and the importance of staff having a voice. Staff are often the unsung heroes and a vital part of the George Mason story, so I want to be part of shining a light on their hard work and dedication to delivering our students a stellar college experience.

Profile of a Senator: Lauren Reese (May 2025)

Jacquelyn Krehbiel

Title: Science and Technology Campus Executive Office

Phone: 703-993-7247

Groups: Executive Committee, Communications Committee, SciTech Campus

Position Title: Administration & Finance Coordinator

Current Department: Science and Technology Campus Executive Office

Previous Departments you worked for: Environmental Science and Policy; Environmental Health and Safety – Lab Safety

Joined Mason in 2018

I joined Staff Senate in 2024

I love Mason because there is community and camaraderie among a diverse workforce where acceptance flows into diversity and inclusion.

I joined the Staff Senate because I wanted to connect with my fellow colleagues and represent them as we strive to enrich our work life for the betterment of all.

Profile of a Senator: Jacquelyn Krehbiel (December 2024)

Hannah King

Title: College of Education and Human Development

Phone: 703-993-3539

Groups: Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Communications Manager

Current Department: College of Education and Human Development

Joined Mason in 2022

I joined Staff Senate in 2024

I love Mason because I feel it’s a place I’ve gotten to grow professionally and personally. I work with such an incredible group of people who have taught me so much and I’ve made connections here that I will value forever. It’s a really great community! 

I joined the Staff Senate because I think it’s so important to advocate on behalf of staff members and ensure our voices are heard and considered when decisions are being made. Staff are an integral part of the university and deserve to feel valued. They bring important ideas and perspectives and should always have a seat at the table.

Profile of a Senator: Hannah King (March 2025)

Danielle Fritz

Title: Risk, Safety & Resilience

Phone: 703-993-1294

Groups: Communications Committee, At-Large

Position Title: Risk & Insurance Analyst

Current Department: Risk, Safety & Resilience

Joined Mason in: Sept, 2011 as a part-time wage employee; Hired full-time in April, 2019

I love Mason because of the people. There is a wonderful sense of community amongst the faculty, staff and students that is hard to find in corporate America.

I joined Staff Senate in 2023

I joined because to become more connected. Since I have been at Mason for nearly 12 years, I feel I have knowledge and skills that can benefit others and the Staff Senate is a great way to share that knowledge and support the Mason community even from my remote location.

Rachel Spence

Photo of Rachel Spence, Staff Senate Vice Chair
Photo of Rachel Spence, Staff Senate Vice Chair

Title: Global Education Office

Phone: 703-993-3809

Groups: Communications Committee, Chair, Fairfax Campus, Executive Committee

Position: Academic Manager

Current Department: International Enrollment Partnerships, Global Education Office

Joined Mason in 2017.

I love working at Mason because we’re truly a university devoted to access and equity.

Joined the Staff Senate in 2022.

I joined the Staff Senate because, as a fully remote employee working from California from 2021-2024, I wanted to make sure that the needs and voices of all of Mason’s staff working worldwide were heard and represented by the Staff Senate. I’m now back on campus and ready to represent the Fairfax campus in-person!

Profile of a Senator: Rachel Spence (December 2022)

April Lopez

April Lopez, Staff Senator.

Title: Division of Special Education and disAbility Research

Phone: 703-993-4172

Groups: Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus, Executive Committee

Position: Administrative Assistant to the Director

Current Department: Division of Special Education and disAbility Research, College of Education and Human Development

Joined Mason in: 2019

I love working at Mason because of the diversity of voices all working in their own way towards a common goal of continually advancing the university. At Mason, the whole is definitely greater than the sum of the parts!

I joined the Staff Senate because I wanted to broaden my knowledge of the workings of the institution, to advocate for my colleagues throughout the university, and to collaborate with other senators and others across the campuses to work for the benefit of the whole of Mason.

Profile of a Senator: April Lopez (April 2023)

Matthew Berlejung

Title: Information Technology Services

Groups: Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Videoconference Engineering

Current Department: Enterprise Collaboration, Information Technology Services

Joined Mason in February 2006

I love Mason because it enables the local community, current students, active employees, alumni, and retirees to engage with each other in meaningful ways. From the Ombudsperson to the Board of Visitors, all of us are involved in a collective vision of the future.

I joined Staff Senate in 2020 because I want to make a larger difference at Mason.

Matthew is currently serving on the Staff Senate Events Committee.

Profile of a Senator: Matthew Berlejung (November 2020)