Mason Staff Senate

Group: Executive Committee

Rachel Kranz Hale

Title: Event Coordinator

Department: College of Engineering and Computing

Phone: 703-993-3102

Groups: Executive Committee, Events Committee, Fairfax Campus

I joined Mason in 2011.

I was elected to the Staff Senate in 2025. My current term ends in 2027.

I love working at Mason because it is a great community to work in. There is such a drive for success, and I love Mason’s devotion to inclusivity.

I joined the Staff Senate because I want to be able to help engage our staff in all of the wonderful things that Mason provides. I hope to make a difference to the constituents here

Rose Nelson

Rose Nelson, headshot
Rose Nelson, headshot

Title: Events and Spaces Coordinator

Department: University Libraries

Phone: 703-993-1509

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

I joined Mason in 2023.

I was elected to the Staff Senate in 2024. My current term ends in 2027.

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.

Stephanie Atkins

Title: Office Manager

Department: Mason LIFE Program, CEHD

Phone: 703-993-3905

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

I joined Mason in 2015.

I was first elected to the Staff Senate in 2015 and served until 2022. My current term ends in 2028.

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.

Profile of a Senator: Stephanie Atkins (February 2025)

Kerry Hentges

Kerry Hentges, headshot
Kerry Hentges, headshot

Title: Programming and Administrative Coordinator

Department: University Life SciTech

Phone: 703-993-7514

Groups: Events Committee, SciTech Campus, Executive Committee

I joined Mason in 2015.

I was elected to the Staff Senate in 2024. My current term ends in 2028.

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)

Danielle Fritz

Title: Risk Control Manager

Department: Risk, Safety & Resilience

Phone: 703-993-1294

Groups: Communications Committee, At-Large, Executive Committee

I joined Mason in 2011.

I was elected to the Staff Senate in 2023. My current term ends in 2027.

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 have been working at George Mason University for nearly 14 years and feel I have knowledge and skills that can benefit others. I joined to become more connected and the Staff Senate is a great way to share my knowledge and support the Mason community, even from a remote location.

Profile of a Senator: Danielle Fritz (April 2026)

Megan Neff-Boyle

Megan Neff-Boyle, headshot
Megan Neff-Boyle, headshot

Title: Emergency Management Specialist

Department: Emergency Management & Fire Safety

Phone: 703-993-6988

Groups: Events Committee, Fairfax Campus, Executive Committee

I joined Mason in 2016 as an undergraduate student.

I was elected to the Staff Senate in 2023. My current term ends in 2027.

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 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)

Rachel Spence

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

Title: Academic Manager, International Partnerships

Department: Global Education Office

Phone: 703-993-3809

Groups: Chair, Fairfax Campus, Executive Committee

I joined Mason in 2017.

I was elected to the Staff Senate in 2022. My current term ends in 2027.

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

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)

Meet the Mason Nation: Rachel Spence (October 2025)