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As director of contracts and special projects for Auxiliary Services and Operations at George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú, Buz Grover has managed a variety of recurring and innovative projects. Outside work, as a volunteer with the Cave Research Foundation, Grover explores caves on federal lands, mapping the unknown twists and turns of the earth’s darkest—and coolest—corners.

Mason Korea recently joined forces with General Motors (GM) Korea to revitalize a youth home in Incheon's Bupyeong area through a collaborative beautification project. The activity was organized by Mason Cares, which focuses on community engagement around George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú’s Incheon campus, and Mason Korea’s Office of Development and Strategic Partnership.

Debbie Cohen started working in George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú’s Office of Â鶹¹ú²ú Advancement and Alumni Relations in fall 2023. Before coming to George Mason, she worked in another realm of education: as a middle school teacher. Her passion for education fueled her involvement with another activity outside work: Cohen serves as a volunteer mentor with College Bound, Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit serving public and charter school students in grades 8–12.

George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú students, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for the 12th annual Mason Nation 9/11 Day of Service.

Carissa O’Neill works at George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú as an office assistant in Â鶹¹ú²ú Life. Outside the office, O’Neill volunteers at The JK Community Farm in Purcellville, Virginia—a 150-acre working farm that donates 100% of its produce to local food pantries.

As an Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance manager in George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú’s Office of Research Integrity and Assurance, Kim Paul ensures that research projects involving human subjects comply with all regulations. Outside of work, one of her hobbies revolves around nonhuman subjects: dogs eligible for adoption.

Liza Wilson Durant wears many hats at George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú. Outside her work at Mason, though, Wilson Durant makes a different impact on her community as an emergency medical technician (EMT).

As the student enrichment coordinator in George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú’s College of Education and Human Development, Caroline Masakayan helps organize a variety of student activities. She also supports student organizations and the college’s two learning communities. Outside of work, Masakayan volunteers as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA), helping children experiencing tough living situations, abuse, and neglect.

Amanda Snellings is the assistant director of development at Mason's College of Visual and Performing Arts, but when she's off the clock, she is also the artistic director of City of Fairfax Theatre Company.

Micah Hodges works as a success coach in Â鶹¹ú²ú Life at George Mason Â鶹¹ú²ú. In this role, Hodges works one-on-one with students to help them discover what success looks like to them. Outside of work, Hodges helps sustain and develop something else: our local environment and community spaces. As a volunteer with NOVA and District Cleanups, Hodges works alongside cadres of volunteers who remove trash from public spaces.