Group: Events Committee

Kathy Stewart

Title: Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC)

Email: kstewa21@gmu.edu

Groups: At-Large, Events Committee

Position Title: Administrative & Office Specialist III- Fiscal Technician

Current Department: Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC)

Joined Mason in 2014

I am a Mason alumna and love working at SMSC, an absolutely beautiful campus at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and an extension of the National Zoo. SMSC is a “domestic” semester abroad, and we have amazing students, faculty and staff. I can’t say enough that is positive about the program.

I joined Staff Senate in 2020 during infamous COVID-19.

I joined the Staff Senate because I’ve followed its advocacy and look forward to contributing to its mission, while expanding my network of colleagues outside the regional campus.

Kathy currently serves on the Staff Senate Events Committee.

 

Matthew Berlejung

Title: Information Technology Services

Email: mberleju@gmu.edu

Groups: Fairfax Campus, Events Committee

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 Ombudsman 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.

 

Samantha Cooke

Title: Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science, College of Science

Email: scooke4@gmu.edu

Groups: Fairfax Campus, Events Committee

Position Title: Operations Manager

Current Department: Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science, College of Science

Joined Mason in 2009

I love Mason because: Family and flexibility. I’ve called Mason home for many years now. Nothing beats Mason in terms of flexibility and work-life balance. It’s priceless in my book.

I joined Staff Senate in August 2020.

I joined because I wanted a deeper involvement within the university. I think participating in organizations outside my smaller unit shows a stronger commitment to Mason and I’m ready to get working!

Samantha currently serves on the Staff Senate Events Committee.

Anthony DeMaio

Title: Undergraduate Education

Email: ademaio2@gmu.edu

Groups: Fairfax Campus, Events Committee

Position Title: Office Manager

Current Department: Undergraduate Education

Previous Departments (if applicable): none

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.

 

Lesley Irminger

Title: University Events, Office of Communications and Marketing

Email: lirminge@gmu.edu

Groups: Fairfax Campus, Executive Committee, Events Committee

Position Title: Event Coordinator, External Events and Jointly Presented Events (Contract Manager for University Events)

Current Department: University Events, Office of Communications and Marketing

Previous Departments: Center for the Arts, College of Visual and Performing Arts

Joined Mason in 2010, graduate school (2008-2010)

I love Mason because of our motto “Innovation is Tradition.” Mason fosters both individuality and diversity. Because of this, each member of the Mason community has an opportunity to grow outside of their work position and everyone’s strengths lie within not only our communal goal, but our diversity.

I joined Staff Senate in 2020.

I joined Staff Senate because after being at Mason for 10 years I decided it was time to help all of our staff not only have an individual voice on campus, but a collective voice. I want to be part of a group that fosters community, involvement, and appreciation for our staff. Mason’s staff to me is the “heart” of Mason and each voice is important and should be heard. My hope is that I can serve as a voice for our staff to ensure that the staff’s role is valued just as much as our student and faculty voices.

Lesley is currently serving as co-chair on the Staff Senate Events Committee and on the Executive Committee.

Stephanie Zeher

Stephanie Zeher, Office Manager/Executive Assistant, School of Integrative Studies. Photo by Creative Services

Title: School of Integrative Studies

Email: szeher@gmu.edu

Groups: Fairfax Campus, Events Committee

Position Title: Office Manager

Current Department: School of Integrative Studies

Joined Mason in 2006

I love Mason because there is always something going on around campus! Well, at least pre-COVID.

I joined Staff Senate in 2012 and again in 2020.

I joined the Staff Senate because I love connecting with others around the university. I find it extremely rewarding to be able to share information and learn from those around me. Mason has provided me with a very satisfying career and I want to do my part to give back and make it an even better place for all.

Stephanie currently serves on the Staff Senate Events Committee.

Jennifer Gantt

Jennifer Gantt, Treasurer

Title: Operations Manager

Email: jgantt@gmu.edu

Phone: 703-993-9153

Groups: Arlington Campus, Events Committee

Sean Cox

Sean Cox, Arts Management '15. Photo by Evan Cantwell/Creative Services/George Mason University

Title: Student Centers

Email: scox8@gmu.edu

Phone: 703-993-1018

Groups: Fairfax Campus, Events Committee

Position Title: Assistant Director of Event Services

Current Department: Student Centers

Joined Mason in August 2012

Loves Mason because it is one of the most diverse learning environments I’ve ever encountered. It’s provided me the opportunity to develop my own skills and abilities while also having an impact on the learning experience for thousands of young men and women. I feel blessed to have discovered Mason and have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Green & Gold family.

Joined Staff Senate in 2017

I’ve found that Mason fosters a campus environment that celebrates finding both your individual identity and your voice within the community. I joined Staff Senate to ensure that we continue to seek the best opportunities for our staff and that each voice be heard.

Sean currently serves on the Staff Senate Events Committee.

Erin Iacangelo Rogers

Erin Iacangelo, Events Coordinator, SciTech Campus, Executive Office. Photo by Bethany Camp / Creative Services / George Mason University

Title: SciTech Campus Executive Office

Email: eicange@gmu.edu

Phone: 703-993-8585

Groups: SciTech Campus, Executive Committee, Events Committee

Position Title: Events Coordinator

Current Department: SciTech Campus Executive Office

Previous Departments I have worked for: University Life, Center for the Arts, and Hylton Performing Arts

Joined Mason as a student in Fall 2008 and started working for University Life in 2010. I came back in 2015 as the Events Coordinator.

Loves Mason because Mason provided everything I was looking for in a university at a location so close to home. It offers diversity and makes you feel like a part of the community and not just a number.

Joined Staff Senate in 2016

I joined Staff Senate because after stepping into the position of Events Coordinator I thought this would be a great opportunity to network and build relationships with my fellow staff and campuses. Also, I work out of the Executive Office, which oversees all of the SciTech Campus, and this would be another opportunity to represent the campus.

Erin currently serves on the Staff Senate Events Committee, the Staff Senate Executive Committee, and as the Vice Chair of the Staff Senate.

Stephanie Atkins

Stephanie Atkins, Staff Senate. Photo by Creative Services/George Mason University

Title: Mason LIFE (Learning Into Future Environments)

Email: satkins5@gmu.edu

Phone: 703-993-3905

Groups: Fairfax Campus, Executive Committee, Events Committee

Position Title: Office Manager

Current Department: Mason LIFE (Learning Into Future Environments) program, a program designed to give students with intellectual and developmental disabilities like Down syndrome and autism an inclusive university experience, preparing them for employment, independence, and community integration.

Joined Mason in April 2015

Loves Mason because I really love my job and trying to make a difference in the lives of students that need a bit more help. I’m proud to be part of the Mason LIFE program, the first of its kind for students with disabilities. I really also love the diversity of Mason, being so close to the nation’s capital.

Joined Staff Senate in 2015

I joined Staff Senate to meet other staff members and to try to make a difference in the lives of others.

Look out for Stephanie at the HR Staff Orientations!

Stephanie currently serves as a co-chair for the Staff Senate Events Committee and on the Staff Senate Executive Committee.