Staff List
Office Manager, Social Work
Vannary Khov is the Office Manager for the Department of Social Work.
Academic Advisor, Office of Student Affairs
Dawn Kim is an Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in the College of Public Health. She earned a BA in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education (2017) and MA in Higher Education and Student Development (2022) at George Mason University.
Assistant Director of Practicum Education, Social Work
Liz Laster joined the faculty in Summer 2022 as Assistant Director of Practicum Education. Prior to joining the department of social work, Liz worked as a school social worker with Fairfax County Public schools as well as with therapeutic foster care in Washington, DC.Academic Advisor, CPH
Troy is an academic advisor for undergraduate students in the College of Public Health.
Allison McKay
MS, RDN, CES
Department Manager, Nutrition
Allison McKay is the Department Manager for the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies where she provides administrative support to the Chair and Department, and assistance to current and prospective students and visitors. In addition, she assists with the Nutrition programs, the teaching kitchen and nutrition clinics.
Admission Specialist, Office of Student Affairs
Magnolia Morales started her journey of working at George Mason University in 2019. Prior to working at George Mason University, she obtained years of medical and management experience. She began at the Office of Student Affairs as an Administrative Assistant. She is currently an Admission Specialist at the College of Public Health, where she reviews applications involving the Nursing Programs.
Administrative Operations Specialist, Nursing
Samba R. Pathak (he/him/his) is the Administrative Operations Specialist at the School of Nursing and College of Public Health. His primary role is to support the development, growth of administrative processes, and administrative support for clinical placement and educational program development.
Graduate Admissions Coordinator, Office of Student Affairs
Joelle Patricio is a Graduate Admissions Coordinator for the College of Public Health. In her role, she supports the recruitment efforts for all graduate programs and provides guidance and support to students from pre-admission through graduation.