Title: School of Business
Email: jkingj@gmu.edu
Groups: Fairfax Campus, Awards and Engagement Committee
Group: Fairfax Campus
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.
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.
Title: Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact
Email: ndavis13@gmu.edu
Groups: Fairfax Campus, Awards and Engagement Committee
Position Title: Research Initiatives Specialist
Current Department: Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact
Previous Departments (if applicable): Office of the Provost, INTO Mason
Joined Mason in 2017
I love Mason because it’s home! I graduated from Mason and have worked in several departments, and every experience has been so positive and full of wonderful people. I love the diversity, the culture, and the people — not to mention the work we do!
I joined Staff Senate in 2020.
I joined the Staff Senate because I love having the chance to get to know other staff and the idea of being involved in such important work. I care strongly about well-being and look forward to participating in these initiatives to ensure Mason remains a great place for all.
Natalie currently serves on the Staff Senate Awards and Engagement 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.
Title: Global Education Office
Email: agoff2@gmu.edu
Groups: Fairfax Campus, Awards and Engagement Committee
Position Title: Freshman Programs Assistant
Current Department: Global Education Office
Previous Departments (if applicable): Housing and Residence Life, Center for Academic Advising and Retention
Joined Mason in 2018 (professionally) and 2014 (student)
I love Mason because Mason gives you the opportunity to grow professionally and discover new interests in various offices.
I joined Staff Senate in 2020.
I joined the Staff Senate because I wanted to be a part of a larger community striving for equity and excellence for all the staff voices at Mason.
Alyssa is currently serving on the Staff Senate Awards and Engagement Committee.
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.
Title: Volgenau School of Engineering Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Email: alopez27@gmu.edu
Groups: Fairfax Campus, Communications Committee
Position Title: Administrative Assistant and Office Manager
Current Department: Volgenau School of Engineering Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Previous Departments (if applicable): Office of the Dean
Joined Mason in 2016
I love Mason because Mason does so much for the community and all the opportunities it offers its students.
I joined Staff Senate in 2020.
I joined the Staff Senate to represent the classified staff especially during this difficult time of COVID-19. I feel that there will be important and hard decisions that the leadership will be making in the near future that will affect the classified staff. Therefore, I feel it is important for me to represent and advocate for my fellow staff members. Classified staff is the foundation upon which the university stands and I am proud to be their representative and advocate for them.
Ana currently serves on the Staff Senate Communications 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.