Human Resources

Ronda Franklin, administrative specialist in Mason’s Office of Safety, Emergency, and Enterprise Risk Management, is the September Employee of the Month.

Congratulations to the George Mason University faculty and staff retirees from May to August 2023. The list below includes retirees, the department from which they retired, and years at Mason.

Diana Parkinson, an engagement officer in Mason’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, is the August Employee of the Month.

For her leadership and compassion during challenging times, Kulok has been recognized as July’s Employee of the Month.

Catherine Martini, biosafety officer and responsible official in the Department of Safety, Emergency, and Enterprise Risk Management, is the June Employee of the Month.

George Mason University faculty and staff were invited to bring the children in their lives to campus for Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day on April 27. In this collaborative event organized by Human Resources and campus partners, the “Junior Patriots” got to experience life on a university campus and find out what it’s like to work at Mason for a day.

Ashley Byrum, a senior communication specialist in Human Resources, is the May Employee of the Month

Congratulations to the George Mason University faculty and staff retirees from February to April 2023.

The Patriot Pathbreakers Award, established by Human Resources and the Staff Senate, honors high- performing staff teams that embody the George Mason University value of “Thriving Together.” These innovative teams use individual talents to overcome obstacles and make progress toward their goals. They have adapted their services and processes when necessary to meet the changing needs of the Mason community. Their work makes Mason All Together Different.

Kathryn “Katy” Blackburn, a program assistant for Division of Education Leadership and Policy in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), is April Employee of the Month.