Mason Staff Senate

Group: Events Committee

Rose Nelson

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Title: University Libraries

Phone: 703-993-1509

Groups: Events Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Events and Spaces Coordinator

Current Department: University Libraries

Previous Departments you worked for: University Events 

Joined Mason in 2023

I joined Staff Senate in 2024

I love Mason because the people here are encouraging, welcoming, and work hard to create an environment that pushes students, staff, and faculty to succeed.

I joined the Staff Senate because I want to help advocate for positive change around campus for our non-student wage and classified staff members, and to help George Mason keep moving forward.

Donna Tressler

Title: SciTech Campus Executive Office

Phone: 703-993-8355

Groups: Events Committee, SciTech Campus

Position Title: Associate Director of Administration

Current Department: SciTech Campus Executive Office 

Joined Mason in 2014

I joined Staff Senate in 2024

I love Mason because the University provides vast opportunities for personal and professional growth, continued education, and to work with a diverse group of people while maintaining work-life balance.

I joined the Staff Senate because it is an opportunity to represent and advocate for my Science and Technology Campus colleagues.

Kerry Hentges

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Title: University Life SciTech

Phone: 703-993-7514

Groups: Executive Committee, Events Committee, SciTech Campus

Position Title: Programming and Administrative Coordinator 

Current Department: University Life SciTech

Previous Departments you worked for: Housing and Residence Life

Joined Mason in 2015

I joined Staff Senate in 2024

I love Mason because it is a welcoming place that is open to hearing new ideas.

I joined the Staff Senate because I wanted to represent the staff on the SciTech Campus and be a resource for staff with questions. I love to help others and Staff Senate is the perfect place to do so.

Profile of a Senator: Kerry Hentges (April 2025)

Lisa Shapiro

Title: Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact

Groups: Events Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Assistant Director, Entrepreneurship Programs

Current Department: Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact

Previous Departments you worked for: Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP), Virginia Small Business Development Center Network

Joined Mason in 2000 (as a student!)

I joined Staff Senate in 2024

I love Mason because faculty and staff are so passionate about what they do and it’s a great place to do inspiring, impactful work.

I joined the Staff Senate because I’d like to expand my knowledge of Mason’s different departments, and offices, to collaborate and network more with colleagues, and advocate for the needs of staff university-wide.  

Profile of a Senator: Lisa Shapiro (November 2024)

Regan McClure

Title: University Libraries 

Phone: 703-993-8481

Groups: Events Committee, Mason Square

Position Title: Mason Square Library Manager

Current Department: University Libraries 

Joined Mason in 2023.

I joined Staff Senate in 2024.

I love Mason because it is a long-standing institution that focuses on building and uplifting its student, staff, and faculty.

I joined the Staff Senate because I wanted to become more involved with the staff outside of my department, and I wanted to help represent the Mason Square campus.  

 

Megan Neff-Boyle

Title: University Events, Office of University Branding

Phone: 703-993-4348

Groups: Events Committee, Executive Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Event and Scheduling Coordinator

Current Department: University Events (Office of University Branding)

Previous Departments you worked for:

  • Campus Information and Visitor Services (Office of University Branding) – as a full-time employee Aug 2021 – Sept 2022
  • Event Services (Student Centers) – as a student employee June 2017 – June 2020
  • Police Cadet Program – as a student employee January 2018 – December 2019

Joined Mason in 2016 as an undergraduate student

I love Mason because it has always felt like a second home. I started at Mason in 2016 obtaining my undergraduate degree and never left. I earned my undergraduate degree in 2020, went on to become a full-time staff member and am now continuing my education at our Antonin Scalia Law School. Mason offers rich diversity, thought, and growth that I enjoy being a part of.

I joined Staff Senate in 2023

I joined Staff Senate because I want to be a part of changing Mason for the better of my fellow staff members. I also wanted to become more involved on campus and grow within the Mason community.

Profile of a Senator: Megan Neff-Boyle (March 2024)

Jariatu Bah

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Title: Academic Affairs Office, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Groups: Events Committee, Fairfax Campus, Executive Committee

Position Title: Office Manager

Current Department: CHSS Academic Affairs Office

Previous Departments you worked for: University Life, Early Identification Program

Joined Mason in 2010

The reason why I love Mason is has a wonderful diversity of faculty, students, and staff.

I joined Staff Senate in 2023

I decided to join the Staff Senate to lend a hand to new employees who may be struggling to find their way around the campus and make the most of their time here at Mason.

Profile of a Senator: Jariatu Bah (July 2024)

Susan Brionez

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Susan Brionez

Title: School of Dance

Phone: 703-993-1114

Groups: Events Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position: Office Manager

Current Department: School of Dance, College of Visual and Performing Arts

Susan has been at Mason for nearly fifteen years.  After 13+ years as Assistant to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs/Office Manager in the Volgenau School of Engineering, Susan transitioned to the artistic side of higher education. Using her well-honed skills, she provides organizational, administrative, and programmatic support to the academic and production activities of the School of Dance. Susan takes pride in helping to create and maintain a pleasant work environment, communicating with families, students and faculty, and assisting in the smooth day-to-day functioning of the School of Dance. Recently, Susan was nominated and chosen as a Mason Kindness Ambassador, and recognized for compassion, enthusiasm, positive words and actions, and joy in helping others. Susan is a Staff Senator because she enjoys collaborating with other senators to work for the benefit of all Mason staff.

Profile of a Senator: Susan Brionez (March 2023)

Anthony DeMaio

Title: Dean's Office, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Groups: Events Committee, Fairfax Campus, Executive Committee

Position Title: Post Award Research Administrator

Current Department: Dean’s Office, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Previous Departments (if applicable): Undergraduate Education

Joined Mason in 2017

I love Mason because of its commitment to academic excellence through research, community engagement, and entrepreneurship.

I joined Staff Senate in 2020.

I joined the Staff Senate because I want to represent the interests of staff employees across all units. I have been a part of several cross-campus groups and have taken away a lot of new ideas. I think that collaboration is key to making Mason an even better place to work.

Anthony serves on the Staff Senate Events Committee.

Profile of a Senator: Anthony DeMaio (August 2021)