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.

Tavia Reagan

Title: Assistant Director for Event Services Operations

Phone: (703) 993-4666

Groups: Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Assistant Director for Event Services Operations

Current Department: Student Centers

Previous Departments you worked for: Admissions (as a Mason Ambassador)

Joined Mason in 2013 as a student; 2018 as full-time staff

I joined Mason in the days of the IDEA campaign (Innovative, Diverse, Entrepreneurial, Accessible) and in my time here I have found that to be not just a statement, but our culture.  I love that change is not feared here but encouraged, that we have such a truly diverse student body and staff, and that as an organization we are so willing to share and hear perspectives and make changes as we are able.  That kind of culture is rare to find in practice.

I joined Staff Senate in 2023

I joined Staff Senate because like the rest of the Mason community, I am someone who believes in continual change and incremental improvements.  In my time at Mason, I have formally and informally collaborated with other departments on projects, changes, and process improvements, and have found those to be some of my most rewarding experiences. I am hopeful that as a Staff Senator I will have the opportunity to be included in more of those conversations and to ensure to the best of my ability that diverse perspectives are being heard during those discussions.

 

Rachel Spence

Rachel Spence

Title: International Enrollment Partnerships

Phone: 703-993-3809

Groups: Communications Committee, At-Large

Position: Academic Program Coordinator

Current Department: International Enrollment Partnerships

Previous Departments I have worked for: 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, I want to make sure that the needs and voices of all of Mason’s staff working worldwide are heard and represented by the Staff Senate.

Profile of a Senator: Rachel Spence (December 2022)

Jacquelyn Sims

Title: Office of the University Registrar

Phone: 703-993-2471

Groups: Executive Committee, Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position: Assistant Registrar for Operations

Current Department: Office of the University Registrar

Joined Mason in: 2017

I love working at Mason because I love being a part of a community that prides itself on diversity and inclusion.

I joined the Staff Senate to connect with and advocate for my fellow colleagues. Jacquelyn Sims in the Staff Senate Vice Chair.

Profile of a Senator: Jacquelyn Sims (February 2023)

Ashley Marshall-Lanier

Headshot of Ashley Marshall-Lanier

Title: Honors College

Phone: 703-993-6997

Groups: Executive Committee, Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position: Academic Advisor

Current Department: Honors College

Previous Department: ADVANCE, Intercollegiate Athletics, Transfer Admissions

Joined Mason in 2007 and again in 2020.

I love Mason because it gives me an opportunity to network with lots of different people and also build relationships with other women who are balancing work and life.

I joined Staff Senate in 2022.

I joined because I believe a voice is only as powerful as one uses it and I am charged to use mine to help effect change and discuss the possibility of change for staff here at George Mason University.

Profile of a Senator: Ashley Marshall-Lanier (November 2022)

April Lopez

Title: Division of Special Education and disAbility Research

Phone: 703-993-4172

Groups: Executive Committee, Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus

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)

Elizabeth Barnfield

Title: College of Engineering and Computing

Phone: 703-993-6415

Groups: Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position: Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Current Department: College of Engineering and Computing Dean’s Office

Joined Mason in 2019

I love Mason because I get to work with an amazing team of coworkers who go above and beyond every day to support Mason’s sincere commitment to innovation and inclusiveness.

I joined the Staff Senate because I want to make sure that staff are well-informed on issues that affect our work lives and empowered to advocate for our own interests.

Profile of a Senator: Lizzie Barnfield (October 2022)

Colby Grant

Title: SciTech Campus Executive Office

Groups: Communications Committee, SciTech Campus

Position Title: Operations Coordinator, SciTech Campus

Current Department: SciTech Campus Executive Office

Joined Mason in: 2001 (student), 2005 (staff)

I love Mason because it’s like home for me. I came in 2001 as a student, and I never left.

Joined Staff Senate in 2019.

I joined the Staff Senate because I wanted to represent the staff at Mason to ensure their views and interests are considered equally, alongside those of faculty and students.

Colby currently serves on the Staff Senate Communications Committee.

Profile of a Senator: Colby Grant (March 2020)

Jessica Adams

Title: Fiscal Services

Phone: 703-993-5966

Groups: Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Interim Director, Fiscal Learning and Engagement

Current Department: Fiscal Services

Joined Mason in 2011

I love Mason because it is more than a workplace, it’s a family.

Joined Staff Senate in 2019

I joined the Staff Senate because I believe we all have a place here at Mason, no matter our title or place in the hierarchy. We all have something important to share and experiences that make us an asset to the greater good of the university. With that in mind, I think we should celebrate our abilities and insights, and share these across positions, departments, and campuses. Not only that, I think sharing knowledge should be encouraged and rewarded.

Jessi currently serves on the Communications Committee. She previously served as Vice-Chair for the Senate (2021-23).

Profile of a Senator: Jessi Adams (January 2020)