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Current Internship Openings Domestic Violence Action Network Fairfax Historic Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Intake & Information Line: (703) 246-4573 Doorways for Women and Families Fall 2014 For over 30 years, Doorways for Women and Families has created pathways ou...

Rachael Goodman

Rachael Goodman

Dr. Rachael D. Goodman is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Development Program at George Mason University. Dr. Goodmans interests focus on social justice issues in counseling, with an emphasis on trauma counseling, including historical/transgenerational trauma, systemic oppression/mar...

Jo-Marie Burt

Jo-Marie Burt

Jo-Marie Burt is associate professor of political science and Latin American Studies at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. At Mason, she has served as Director of Latin American Studies, Co-Director of the Center for Global Studies, and Associate Chair for Undergrad...

Alexandra Minieri

Alexandra Minieri

Alexandra (Allie) Minieri, Ph.D. has served the Mason community as a member of the Counseling and Psychological Services team since 2015. She currently serves as the Associate Director, Training Services. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology as well as a graduate certificate in Gender and ...

Akila-Ka Ma'at (Jennifer R. Warren)

Akila-Ka Ma'at (Jennifer R. Warren)

My research focuses on Black women’s maternal mental, perinatal, and behavioral health experiences and the intersectional racisms contextualizing and driving these experiences. I engage directly with Black women and their advocates within the communities where they live, eat, play, and pray. I utiliz...

Meet the Staff

Meet the Women and Gender Studies Staff! Dr. Anu Aneja (she/her), Director Anu Aneja has joined George Mason as Associate Professor and Director of Women and Gender Studies and is excited to work with faculty and students to lead this vibrant, diverse and welcoming program! She has most re...

CHSS Spotlight: Ric Chollar on Celebrating Pride Month

CHSS Spotlight: Ric Chollar on Celebrating Pride Month

Ric Chollar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an adjunct professor of Women & Gender Studies, Integrative Studies, and Social Work. He also previously served as the Associate Director the LGBTQ+ Resources Center. During Pride Month, Chollar reflects on its history and his years of LGBTQ+ a...

Rise Up Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Advocacy Named After Alum

Rise Up Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Advocacy Named After Alum

Announcing the Rise Up Scholarship named in honor of alum Marja Kudej, a persistent advocate for LGBTQ+ youth, who earned a degree in English with a minor in Women and Gender Studies at George Mason University. She received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Women and Gender Studies in 2011 and con...

Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation

Women and Gender Studies had a presence at the second annual Lavender Graduation sponsored by LGBTQ Resources on the Tuesday, May 11.  The purpose of this graduation ceremony is to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of graduating LGBTQ and Ally students and alumni. This year Suzanne Scott, Direc...