The CEHD Student Success 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.
Learn more about the benefits and expectations of being on the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board here, and keep reading to meet our current members!
Interested in joining the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board?
Fill out our interest form here! You can also look out in The SAA Scoop for our next recruitment announcement, or email Caroline Masakayan, Student Enrichment Coordinator, at cmasakay@gmu.edu with further questions about how to get involved.
2023-2024 Advisory Board Members
Alejandra Salazar Salame
she/her/hers
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Program: PhD Education
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is having the opportunity to partake in research.
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is to be able to provide opportunities for CEHD students from different programs to collaborate and support each other.
Beth Hosek
she/they
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia
Program: PhD Education
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is that the community is so positive and diverse!
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is for us to succeed in supporting the well-being of CEHD students.
Emi Reindle
she/her
Hometown: Lancaster, Ohio
Program: MS Athletic Training
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is the people. Everyone is so welcoming and has made the adjustment from Ohio to Virginia smoother than I could imagine and I am so grateful for that.
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is that we are able to begin to bridge the gap between the different colleges on the Science and Technology campus, as well as the ones between the main campus and branch schools.
Emily Lee
she/her
Hometown: Westport, Connecticut
Program: MS Athletic Training
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is all the opportunities and hands-on experiences that CEHD has to offer!
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is to better represent the needs of students on the Manassas (SciTech) campus.
Jacqueline Rivas Salinas
she/her/hers
Hometown: Leesburg, Virginia
Program: MED Counseling (School Counseling)
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is meeting the professors and hearing about their experiences on the impact they made at local, state, and national levels. They inspire me to become an advocate for issues I believe need to be addressed which is our development and well-being!
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is for us to create bridges in CEHD by providing opportunities to learn more about each other regarding our diverse professional backgrounds so that we can create a community that inspires us to connect, network, and collaborate.
Lizzy Portaluppi
she/they
Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia
Program: MED Counseling
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is how our professors and staff foster genuine relationships and show up for students.
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is to strengthen the sense of community and connectedness among students within the college.
Meghan Doyle
she/her
Hometown: Haymarket, Virginia
Program: Elementary Education
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is that the community is so welcoming and supportive of everyone!
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is to create a supportive environment that helps students achieve academic and personal goals!
Natalie Strait
she/her
Hometown: Abingdon, Virginia
Program: BS Tourism and Events Management
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is how different the college is and the unique experiences I have gained throughout my time within CEHD and my specific program of TEM. I am always seeing new opportunities thanks to my major and new ways to help the school grow.
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is to expand the reach and community of CEHD to all of the major departments involved and create a web of knowledge and networking for students involved in CEHD.
Sophia Castle
she/her
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia
Program: MED Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Ed – History and Social Science)
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is how focused CEHD professors and staff are on guiding students down the correct paths to achieve their unique goals.
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is to gain additional confidence in my leadership and team-building skills to prepare myself for being an effective and supportive educator.
Yuliana Rud
she/her
Hometown: Wayne, New Jersey
Program: BS Tourism and Events Management
One thing I love about being a student in CEHD is being able to study my passions.
One hope I have for the CEHD Student Success Advisory Board is to foster a connection between the students of CEHD so we can create a stronger community amongst ourselves.