Dean's Advisory Board
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory Board serves to advise the dean by connecting the university with the world beyond our campuses and providing the college with specialized knowledge and expertise. Board members support the programs and activities of the college and foster continuing relationships among students, faculty, alumni, and friends.
The college is grateful for the service and contributions of our former advisory board members.
Meet our Dean's Advisory Board:
Barzinji serves as general counsel to Sterling Management Group, Inc., a small private equity management firm in Herndon, Virginia.
Bedsworth is a senior program manager at Serco, Inc.
BS in Economics, 1988
Corley is an attending physician within the division of general and community pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. She is also an assistant professor in the University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics.
BA in Anthropology, 2009
As the Chief Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Vizient, Inc., Monica Davy guides overarching strategy, program implementation and ongoing support for the company’s culture, DEI, engagement, community impact and corporate responsibility initiatives.
BA in English, 1991
More than 30 years as a business leader with demonstrated experience building impactful, client-facing teams for nearly every agency in the federal government.
CHSS Dean's Advisory Board - Chair
Johnson is a consultant specializing in digital transformation and has led digital teams and programs at a variety of public- and private-sector organizations
MA in English, 2005
Livas is an evening anchor/special projects reporter for WVEC-13NewsNow in Norfolk, Virginia.
BA in Communication
Lomax spent his career in public service with the U.S. Government Accountability Office. In 2006 he founded the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria.
Mirza is President and CEO of Sterling Management Group. He is parent to two Mason alums and a longtime supporter and friend of the university.
Petin is an impassioned professional with more than 20 years of experience in solving problems within private and public organizations.
PhD in Cultural Studies, 2016
Rashid is a Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo Bank.
BA in Economics, 1988
Sandler is an award-winning marketing, brand, and engagement expert and four-time business builder and operator.
BA in English, 2006
Townsend is director of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, Washington office.
PhD in History, 2009
