The George Mason University Foundation is supported by several key committees, each with a specific focus area that contributes to both the Foundation’s and George Mason University’s strategic objectives. Each committee’s dedicated efforts ensure the George Mason University Foundation meets and exceeds its strategic goals, reinforcing its mission and enhancing its capacity to provide exceptional education and research opportunities.
Jenny Herrera, Chair
Colin Hart, Vice Chair
Michael Gallagher, Secretary
Greg Hoffman, Treasurer, Finance & Real Estate Co-Chair
Christopher Preston, Advancement & University Priorities Chair
Robin Valentine, Audit Chair
Dave Petersen, Finance & Real Estate Co-Chair
Deepak Hathiramani, Investment Chair
Lourdes Venes, Nominating & Governance Chair
Nadeem Butler, At-Large
Melissa Peterson, At-Large
Trishana Bowden, President (Ex Officio)
Gregory Washington, University President (Ex Officio)
Beth Cantrell, VP & Chief Financial Officer (Ex Officio)
Christopher Preston, Chair
Jim Boyer
Chris Durlak
Michael Gallagher
Gardner Gillespie, III
Boz Malik
Tamara Nall
Laura Odell
Fred Thompson, Jr.
Vijay Venkateswaran
Dean Representative: Ingrid Guerra-López
Dean Representative: Anne Osterman
Faculty Representative: Michael Nickens
G.O.L.D. Representative: Kathleen Wills
Robin Valentine, Chair
Mark Atwood
Michael Ly
Rafael Martinez
John Pleasants
Greg Hoffman, Co-Chair
Dave Petersen, Co-Chair
Stefan Becker
Nadeem Butler
Craig Havenner
Mark D. Monson
Marcus Perry
Pallabi Saboo
Anil Sharma
Alumni Association Representative: Jeff Fissel
Deepak Hathiramani, Chair
Sanam Boroumand
Colin Hart
Jason Howell
Mary Jones
Melissa Peterson
Tim Peterson
Lourdes Venes, Chair
Bob Amani
Monica Davy
Brian Drummond
Margaret Myers
Jacqueline Scott
Tina Williams
Jenny Herrera, Chair
Colin Hart, Vice Chair
Michael Gallagher, Secretary
Greg Hoffman, Treasurer, Finance & Real Estate Co-Chair
Christopher Preston, Advancement & University Priorities Chair
Robin Valentine, Audit Chair
Dave Petersen, Finance & Real Estate Co-Chair
Deepak Hathiramani, Investment Chair
Lourdes Venes, Nominating & Governance Chair
Nadeem Butler, At-Large
Melissa Peterson, At-Large
Trishana Bowden, President (Ex Officio)
Gregory Washington, University President (Ex Officio)
Beth Cantrell, VP & Chief Financial Officer (Ex Officio)
Christopher Preston, Chair
Jim Boyer
Chris Durlak
Michael Gallagher
Gardner Gillespie, III
Boz Malik
Tamara Nall
Laura Odell
Fred Thompson, Jr.
Vijay Venkateswaran
Dean Representative: Ingrid Guerra-López
Dean Representative: Anne Osterman
Faculty Representative: Michael Nickens
G.O.L.D. Representative: Kathleen Wills
Robin Valentine, Chair
Mark Atwood
Michael Ly
Rafael Martinez
John Pleasants
Greg Hoffman, Co-Chair
Dave Petersen, Co-Chair
Stefan Becker
Nadeem Butler
Craig Havenner
Mark D. Monson
Marcus Perry
Pallabi Saboo
Anil Sharma
Alumni Association Representative: Jeff Fissel
Deepak Hathiramani, Chair
Sanam Boroumand
Colin Hart
Jason Howell
Mary Jones
Melissa Peterson
Tim Peterson
Lourdes Venes, Chair
Bob Amani
Monica Davy
Brian Drummond
Margaret Myers
Jacqueline Scott
Tina Williams
For more information on how you can get involved and make a tangible impact, please contact our office directly. Together, we can continue to support and enhance the mission of George Mason University, preparing future generations for success in a rapidly changing world.
The George Mason University Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization established in 1966 to receive, manage, invest, and administer private gifts made in support of George Mason University.
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