Jacquelyn Sims

Title: Office of the University Registrar

Phone: 703-993-2471

Groups: Communications Committee, Executive 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: Communications Committee, Executive 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: Communications Committee, Executive 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)

Melissa Hallman

Title: Fiscal Services

Phone: 703-993-1357

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

Position: HR Specialist & Liaison

Current Department: Fiscal Services

Previous Departments I have worked for: College of Science, Geography and Geoinformation Science

Joined Mason in: April 2021

I love working at Mason because: on my very first day, it was apparent to me that Mason cares about its people, even if it isn’t always great at communicating it.

I joined the Staff Senate because: I want to be an agent for change and ensure the most equitable and inclusive work environment for all Mason staff. Mason has so much potential, and I want to ensure that staff are a part of the great things to come.

Profile of a Senator: Melissa Hallman (January 2023)

Carlos Sandoval

Title: Scalia Law School

Phone: 703-993-8261

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Mason Square, Executive Committee

Position Title: Associate Director, Instructional and Classroom Technology Services

Current Department: Antonin Scalia Law School

Previous Departments you worked for: Classroom Support, Fairfax

Joined Mason in 2006

I love Mason because it is a great work environment, very diverse and fantastic work culture.

I joined Staff Senate in 2021

I joined because I wanted to represent my friends and co-workers at Mason Square and the Law School.

Profile of a Senator: Carlos Sandoval (April 2022)

Will Gautney

Title: Center for the Arts

Phone: 703-993-6174

Groups: Chair, Executive Committee

Position Title: Assistant Master Electrician

Current Department: Center for the Arts, College of Visual and Performing Arts

Joined Mason as wage in 2013, classified in 2018

I love Mason because of the people. They are our best asset, and it’s through their hard work that we can help students and faculty grow.

I joined Staff Senate in 2021

I joined because I want to help advocate for the members of our hourly, wage, and other non-traditional staff who often do not have a voice. Will Gautney is the Staff Senate Chair.

Profile of a Senator: Will Gautney (January 2022)

Anthony DeMaio

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

Groups: Events Committee, Executive Committee, Fairfax Campus

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)

Lesley Irminger

Title: Manager of Operations, Alumni & Constituent Engagement,College of Science

Groups: Events Committee, Executive Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Manager of Operations, Alumni & Constituent Engagement

Department: Development, College of Science

Previous Departments: College of Public Health, University Events, Office of Communications and Marketing, 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.

Profile of a Senator: Lesley Irminger (December 2020)