Faculty and Staff List A to Z
Full Professor, School of Theater, CVPA
Edward Gero, (Associate Professor, B.A., Montclair State College) is Performance Area Head for the School of Theatre at Theater at George Mason University.
Operations Manager, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA
With a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry from Minnesota State University — Moorhead and a Graduate Certificate in Arts Management from George Mason University, Matt has enjoyed a varied and well-rounded career including dancer, choreographer, dance instructor, booking agent, art gallery sales, marketer, program manager, event coordinator, grant writer and more.
Director of MUSIC TECHNOLOGY and COMPOSITION, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Gillam is an active educator, having taught at several higher-education institutions across the United States. His primary areas of interest are in music technology, composition, sound design, commercial music and music for media.
Senior Director of Development, CVPA
As Director of Development for the College of Visual and Performing Arts since 2014, Susan plays a leadership role in the College’s overall development efforts.
Partner/Owner, GG Arts Law
Recognized in The New York Times as a "Super Lawyer" in the fields of Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Artist Immigration, Brian is a partner in the performing arts and entertainment firm of Goldstein and Guilliams PLLC.
Adjunct Faculty, School of Theater, CVPA
David Goldstein has over 20 years of professional experience as a screenwriter, having written (and rewritten) scripts for companies such as Disney, Sony, Paramount, Lucasfilm and Fox.
Adjunct Faculty, CELLO, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Award-winning cellist, Ismar Gomes, has performed internationally as a chamber musician, and soloist. Hailed for his “impressive virtuosity, energy, and a handsome tonal range” (Berkshire Review), he has established himself as a captivating young artist, delivering exciting and innovative performances.
Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts, CVPA
Phoebe is a passionate fundraising professional, dedicated to building meaningful connections between donors and causes they align with. She is also deeply committed to the arts, international affairs and social impact.
Associate Professor, MUSIC HISTORY, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Faculty Fellow for Curricular Innovation, CVPADr. Emily H. Green is a historian of musical culture and enjoys writing and teaching a across a variety of perspectives. In scholarship, her interests focus on Europe and the United States from 1750–1850, especially: publishing, performance practices, enslaved music making, women’s participation, celebrity, and Atlantic musical exchange.
Associate Professor, School of Art, CVPA
Heather Green’s poetry collection No Other Rome (2021) was published in the Akron Poetry Series. Her poems have appeared in Bennington Review, Denver Quarterly, Everyday Genius, the New Yorker, and elsewhere. She’s the author of the chapbooks No Omen and The Match Array.