Leadership

To assist in maintaining an innovative and forward-thinking vision, the College of Science engages many leaders from the scientific, corporate, and federal communities to provide insight, advice and support.

We, in the administration, faculty, volunteer, advisory, and staff, work hard every day to provide College of Science students with access to a wide variety of programs, resources, and opportunities. Have a question or an idea? Let us know.

College of Science Administration

Fernando R. Miralles-Wilhelm
Dean
Phone: 703-993-3622
Email: deancos@gmu.edu

Ali Andalibi
Senior Associate Dean
Phone: 703-993-1169
Email: aandalib@gmu.edu

Donna Fox
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Special Programs
Phone: 703-993-8797
Email: dfox1@gmu.edu

Pat Gillevet
Associate Dean for Research
Phone: 703-993-1057
Email: pgilleve@gmu.edu

Audrey Kelaher
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Phone: 703-993-3436
Email: akelahe@gmu.edu

Tracy Mason
Assistant Dean, Strategic Communications
Phone: 703-993-8723
Email: tmason11@gmu.edu

Padmanabhan Seshaiyer
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Phone: 703-993-4243
Email: pseshaiy@gmu.edu

Ute Shaw
Executive Director of Finance and Administration (interim)
Phone: 703-993-3627
Email: ushaw@gmu.edu

Administrative Faculty and Staff

Teri Fede
Administrative Manager
Phone: 703-993-1362
Email: tfede@gmu.edu

Jennifer Bazaz Gettys
Director of Curriculum and Enrollment Management
Phone: 703-993-5302
Email: jbazaz@gmu.edu

Andrea Cobb
Director of Student Research and Internships
Phone: 703-993-7058
Email: acobb4@gmu.edu

Melissa Hayes
Director, Graduate Programs
Phone: 703-993-3430
Email: mhayes5@gmu.edu

Kerin Hilker-Balkissoon
Director, Educational and Career Pathways
Phone: 703-993-4133
Email: khilkerb@gmu.edu

Assad Khan
Director, Undergraduate Student Affairs
Phone: 703-993-8618
Email: ugradCOS@gmu.edu

Carrie McVicker
Associate Director, Operations and Facilities
Phone: 703-993-9735
Email: cgrubb1@gmu.edu

Dale Pokorski
Director, IT & Security
Phone: 703-993-4657
Email: dpokorsk@gmu.edu

Laura Powers
Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications
Phone: 703-993-6427
Email: lpowers5@gmu.edu

Daniel Taggart
Director, Human Resources and Employee Relations
Phone: 703-993-5258
Email: dtaggart@gmu.edu