Staff

Staff

  • Photo of Mercedes Allsop

    Executive Assistant to the Dean’s Office

  • Jessica smiling outdoors among trees

    Events and Operations Manager, Point of View

    Jessica oversees events and operations at Point of View International Research and Retreat Center on behalf of the Carter School.
  • Charisse Cardenas smiling.

    Director of Graduate Student Services
    MS Alumna

    Charisse is a Carter School MS alum. She leads the graduate student services advising team and advises our doctoral, dual degree, and graduate certificate students.
  • Headshot of Dianka Curtis

    Director of Finance & Human Resources

    Prior to the Carter School, Dianka worked for Virginia Tech’s National Capital Region Operations office as Associate Director for Business Management, where she was responsible for financial management, human resource oversight, and regional diversity and inclusion efforts.
  • Black and white photo of Janine Elgamel wearing a hat outside.

    Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Assistant

    Janine is currently the Graduate Admissions and Recruitment assistant working with Dr. Monique Norton.
  • Christine Heiby headshot outside with trees and water in the background

    Administrative Assistant, Point of View

    Christine serves as the first point of contact at Point of View for event inquiries, scheduling events, and coordinating with customers and vendors.
  • Averi Jordan smiling in professional attire

    Advisor and Recruitment Coordinator

    Averi's advising focus is all things admissions related including transitioning into the major, programs and opportunities at Mason, and student involvement.
  • Events and Administrative Assistant, Carter School

    Liam supports the events and administrative team by planning online and in-person events, performing administrative duties, and providing undergrad assistance to the Fairfax County office for the Carter School.
  • headshot photo of Monique Norton

    Assistant Director for Graduate Recruitment and Admissions

    As an avid life-long learner, Monique holds a Master’s degree in Cultural Anthropology and a Master’s degree in Human Behavior.
  • Headshot photo of Delyon Ortiz smiling with eyes shut and hand on head.

    Social Media Specialist 

    I am responsible for assisting with the creation and scheduling of social media content, monitoring social media channels, and analyzing social media metrics to improve engagement and reach.