CHHS Staff

Andrew Furr is the Research Administrator for the Office of Research. He has over a decade of experience serving in various finance roles within higher education operations at both two-year and four-year institutions, including Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University.

Margo Thoresen is the Research Administrator at the College of Public Health. She earned her bachelor’s degree in History and International Relations from American University (AU) in 1998. 

Hem Sharma is an Academic Advisor for the College of Public Health. She got her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and her graduate degree from the University of West Georgia. Her role is to serve students with their majors in CPH and provide support throughout their college careers.

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.

Julio Diaz is an Academic Advisor for undergraduate students at the College of Public Health.

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.   

Information Technology Specialist level II and Linux Systems Administrator, CHHS

Mary Cunningham is the associate director of marketing and communications for the College. She loves supporting the College and its faculty by promoting faculty research and spotlighting faculty, student, and alumni achievements in various online channels. Growing up in Fairfax, Mary is thrilled to be a part of the wonderful Mason community that she has seen thrive over the years.

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. 

Irene Knoepfel is the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Student Affairs at the College of Public Health. In her role, Irene focuses on ensuring that the College's students, visitors, faculty, and staff have a positive experience through consistent staffing, regular communication, and efficient processes at the front desk in the Office of Student Affairs.