The CEHD Student Advisory Board was established in 2023 to provide faculty and staff with insight into the needs of the CEHD student body. Advisory Board members demonstrate strong leadership skills to support them in fulfilling the diverse duties of the role, such as serving as representatives of their programs, assisting with CEHD signature events and functions, creating social media content, and planning events for the college.
Interested in joining the CEHD Student Advisory Board?
Look out in CEHD Student Newsletter for our next recruitment announcement, or email Student and Academic Affairs at [email protected] with further questions about how to get involved.
Learn more about the benefits and expectations of being on the CEHD Student Advisory Board, and keep reading to meet our current members!
Interested in joining the CEHD Student Advisory Board?
2024-2025 Advisory Board Members
Alejandra Salazar Salame
she/her
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Program: PhD in Education
I joined the CEHD Student Advisory Board to provide opportunities for CEHD students from different programs to collaborate and support each other. Outside of being a student, I enjoy spending time with the members of my tiny zoo.
Aragson Hassen
she/her
Program: MEd Special Education
I joined so that I could be a voice to the voiceless. Our student body needs other students who are going through the same things that they are who can understand and bring awareness/attention to issues at hand. Outside of being a student I enjoy hanging with my sons and hiking! I also love to read when I get the chance!
Ashbury Sunshine Lindsey-Hernandez
she/her
Hometown: Pacific Northwest
Program: MEd Counseling (Clinical Mental Health)
Participating in the advisory board is a great way to get involved at George Mason and work directly with my peers to find solutions to the problems that accompany growing and navigating college. Outside of being a student, I enjoy reading and journaling. My bag is always heavy with a current read and paper scraps I plan to glue into my journal.
Beth Hosek
she/they
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia
Program: PhD in Education
I joined the CEHD Advisory Board because I believe in the importance of the CEHD community, and want to support the community in having a positive impact in the lives of students at all levels. Outside of being a student, you can find me with my nose in a book or hiking in the middle of nowhere. My goal is to visit all 63 National Parks!
Celeste J Wise
she/her
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Program: BS Kinesiology
I joined the CEHD Student Advisory Board in order to help support and make an impact within the the College of Education and Human Development. Outside of being a student, I enjoy exploring new places in D.C. with my friends!
Christina Eagle
she/her
Program: PhD in Education
I joined the CEHD Student Advisory Board because I believe in the community CEHD builds and creates. CEHD creates future educators, counselors, and other professions helping other people become their best selves. CEHD students are good humans and it is an honor to plan events or improve practices based on what they need and want.
Outside of being a student, you can catch me on the sideline of a field hockey or soccer field cheering on my kids. Or I am in the audience at a theater watching my children perform in their musicals. I could also be walking my two dogs, and if you can’t find me, I am probably driving my kids all over Northern Virginia.
Donna J Guzman
Program: PhD in Education (Education Leadership)
I joined the CEHD Student Advisory Board to connect with and support students in our department. I also love George Mason and wanted to give back in some way!
Outside of being a student at George Mason, I love to run, hike and dance. I also love to spend time with my family and friends!
Emi Reindle
she/her
Hometown: Lancaster, Ohio
Program: MS Athletic Training
I joined the CEHD Student Advisory Board because I wanted to help create events that would aid in allowing for students within the college to get to interact with students within the other schools.
Outside of being a student, I love spending time with my fiance, Steven, and my dog, Bandit. I am also a server at Texas Roadhouse, am on the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Student Leadership Committee, and like to attend conferences for my profession.
Jacqueline Rivas Salinas
she/her
Hometown: Leesburg, Virginia
Program: MED Counseling (School Counseling)
I joined the CEHD Student Advisory Board because of its mission to build a bridge in our community. I enjoy playing Stardew Valley on my Switch, playing Dungeons & Dragons with my friends, and watching documentaries!
Lizzy Portaluppi
she/they
Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia
Program: MED Counseling
Rowen O’Rourke
they/them
Hometown: Springfield, Virginia
Program: BSEd Elementary Education
I joined the board to help make George Mason more accessible to all students and to build community across all programs in CEHD. In my free time you can find me listening to music, spending time in nature, or trying to find a good coffee place and order.
Sarah E Funkhouser
she/her
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia
Program: BSEd Elementary Education
I joined the CEHD Student Advisory Board because I wanted the opportunity to give back to the community and to help everyone find love in CEHD the way I did! Outside of being a student, I’m in a sorority, I love to do arts and crafts, and I love baking!
Sophie Hider
she/her
Hometown: Arlington, Virginia
Program: BS Kinesiology
I joined the advisory board to help create a more connected and supportive community within the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason. I am looking forward to making a positive difference and advocating for the needs of all students in our college. Outside of being a student, I love to read and play pickleball, as well as volunteer at dog adoption events on the weekends.
Yuliana Rud
she/her
Hometown: Wayne, New Jersey
Program: BS Tourism and Events Management
I joined the CEHD Student Advisory Board to connect myself with other students throughout the college, and to help highlight the perspective of SRTM students in the conversations we have as a board. Outside of being a student, I enjoy traveling, hanging out with my friends, working, and the occasional gaming.