Parent and Family Council
The Mason Parent and Family Council was established to provide opportunities for parents and families to become actively engaged, informed members of the George Mason community by serving as ambassadors for the university and prospective and current families. Members of this special group meet once per semester and advise New Student and Family Programs of important issues facing families at Mason.
Meet the Mason Parent and Family Council
| Name | Hometown | Ask Me Questions About... |
|---|---|---|
| Garry Bolton | Severn, MD | psychology major, living out-of-state |
| Claudia Brown | North Tonawanda, NY | orientation information, living out-of-state, mailing packages |
| Joan Davis & Robert Squillante | Richmond, VA | honors program, global affairs, study abroad |
| Teresa Fremaux | Newport News, VA | resources available to help students succeed and thrive at Mason |
| Aleas Hammett | Upper Marlboro, MD | out-of-state, military family, praying for our college student, dealing with homesickness |
| Leigh Hennessey | Manassas, VA | all about the Fairfax area, blended families, incoming freshmen |
| Tom Johnson | Falls Church, VA | transfer student experience, accelerated masters program, study abroad |
| Veronica & Brian Kenny | Parker, CO | out-of-state parent...It isn't that far! |
| Tim Knapp | Newport News, VA | things to do around George Mason and Washington D.C., transportation home, finding a church home in Fairfax |
| Beth Lang | Henrico, VA | scholarships, honors college, preparing a student for college |
| Jay McClendon | Herndon, VA | homeschool to college, learning-disabled college students, commuting and the local area, honors college |
| Michelle McKinney | Flint Hill, VA | empty nesting, single parenting, student mental health, school of business, and residence life |
| Rosalyn McManama | Spotsylvania, VA | military and athletic training |
| Julie Puckett | Centreville, VA | commuter student; local area and activities; undecided/exploratory major; English major; student newspaper; study abroad |
| Davinia Reed | Houston, TX | campus communication, move-in procedures, saying goodbye to your student |
| Tina Shek | Dix Hills, NY | majoring in International governmental affairs, living out-of-state, disabilities |
| Emery & Shirah Simmons | Brandywine, MD | global affairs program, honors college, living on-campus |
| Jill Wallis | Fairfax, VA | Disability Services, CAPS & Learning Services, Mason Off Campus, Military Services, Green Machine |
For information on membership, visit our Council Membership page. For questions regarding the Mason Parent and Family Council, contact Rebecca McCrory, Associate Director of Family Programs, at (703) 993-2469 or rstauffa@gmu.edu.