Mason Staff Senate

Group: Fairfax Campus

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.

Hannah King

Title: College of Education and Human Development

Phone: 703-993-3539

Groups: Communications Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Communications Coordinator

Current Department: College of Education and Human Development

Joined Mason in 2022

I joined Staff Senate in 2024

I love Mason because I feel it’s a place I’ve gotten to grow professionally and personally. I work with such an incredible group of people who have taught me so much and I’ve made connections here that I will value forever. It’s a really great community! 

I joined the Staff Senate because I think it’s so important to advocate on behalf of staff members and ensure our voices are heard and considered when decisions are being made. Staff are an integral part of the university and deserve to feel valued. They bring important ideas and perspectives and should always have a seat at the table.

Stephanie Atkins

Title: Mason LIFE Program, College of Education and Human Development

Phone: 703-993-3905

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Mason LIFE Program Office Manager

Current Department: Mason LIFE Program, Division of Special Education and disAbility Research, CEHD

Joined Mason in 2015

I joined Staff Senate in 2015 and served until 2022. I was reelected in 2024.

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. 

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.  

Lei An Ilan-Garcia

Title: Risk, Safety & Resilience

Phone: 703-993-4421

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Current Department: Risk, Safety & Resilience

Joined Mason in 2022.

I love Mason because Mason has provided me with opportunities for growth and development. I enjoy working with my colleagues and I also have a great work-life balance working here at Mason!

I joined Staff Senate in 2023.

I joined because I want to represent my colleagues and be a part of a group that advocates for better benefits and compensation for staff. I also want to help promote the importance of community and work-life balance here at Mason. I also enjoy meeting new people and learning different views and perspectives from one another!

Profile of a Senator: Lei An Ilan-Garcia (April 2024)

Jeremiah Garcia

Title: Undergraduate Education, Office of the Provost

Phone: 703-993-2477

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

Position Title: Operations and Finance Manager, Mason Impact Grants Administrator

Current Department: Undergraduate Education, Office of the Provost

Previous Departments worked for: Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering

Joined Mason in 2022.

I love Mason because Mason has an amazing culture, staffed by amazing and kind people, who share a vision of institutional excellence!

I joined Staff Senate in 2023.

I joined because I want to be an agent of positive change: helping to improve Mason operations and policies, advocating for the needs of the staff, and fighting to ensure staff members’ title and pay align with the work they are being asked to perform.

Timothy Diggins

Timothy Diggins, Administrative Specialist, Mechanical Engineering, College Engineering and Computing. Photo by: Creative Services/George Mason University

Title: Mechanical Engineering

Phone: 703-993-5383

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Fairfax Campus

Name: Timothy Diggins

Position Title: Administrative Specialist

Current Department: Mechanical Engineering

Joined Mason in May 2021.

I love Mason because of the amazing team I work with who are dedicated to student success, and Mason’s commitment to innovation and inclusivity.

I joined the Staff Senate in 2023.

I joined the Staff Senate because I want to advocate for staff and issues that affect us, keep staff informed about issues at Mason that impact them, and helping to keep Mason a great place to work.

Profile of a Senator: Timothy Diggins (June 2024)

Tabatha Hargrove

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Title: Honors College

Phone: 703-993-6919

Groups: Awards and Engagement Committee, Fairfax Campus

Position Title: Student Support Coordinator

Current Department: Honors College

Joined Mason in September 2022.

I love Mason because the university is innovative and forward thinking.

I joined Staff Senate in 2023.

I joined to be able to advocate and serve the amazing staff here at Mason.

Profile of a Senator: Tabatha Hargrove (February 2024)

Megan Neff

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 (March 2024)

Jariatu Bah

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Headshot of Jariatu Bah

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

Groups: Events Committee, Executive Committee, Fairfax Campus

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)