Faculty and Staff List A to Z
Adjunct Faculty, MUSICAL THEATER/VOICE,
Dewberry School of Music, CVPABorn in Washington D.C., Ian McEuen has garnered praise for his “focused, warm and consistently clear tenor,” and “vivid characterizations,” in both operatic and theatrical productions.
Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA
Matthew McLaughlin was born in Montgomery, Alabama and began dancing Hula at the age of one, in Hawaii. Both parents met in the military, creating a childhood immersed in travel, connection and art.
Adjunct Faculty, MUSICAL THEATER/VOICE,
Dewberry School of Music, CVPAEdrie Means Weekly, "rock star of vocal crossover” (The Cultural Feed), is an internationally recognized expert in training singers in all vocal styles and an active professional singer.
Assistant Professor, Editorial Design, Illustration, Latinx & LGBTQIA+ Representation in Publishing, Motion Design, Visual Narrative, School of Art, CVPA
Juana Medina is the author and illustrator of multiple children’s books, including the chapter book series Juana & Lucas, winner of the prestigious Pura Belpré Award and two International Latino Book Awards. The New York Times says of Juana & Lucas “Medina’s beautiful, vivid prose conjures the Colombian setting with tactile language… the story itself is a giant hug.”
Adjunct Faculty, Aural Skills, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Dr. Juan Megna will be teaching Aural Skills I in the Spring 2026 semester at George Mason University. A drummer/percussionist from Argentina who has lived for 12 years in Brazil, Juan earned his degree in Brazilian Popular Music at the State University of Campinas in 2008.
Tech Assistant I, CVPA
Nafisa Mehjabin is completing her last semester in the Computer Science Master's program. She joined the CVPA Tech Team in Summer 2024.
Marketing Manager, Center for the Arts, CVPA
Laura Mertens joined George Mason University’s Center for the Arts as Marketing Manager in 2022.
Adjunct Faculty, School of Dance, CVPA
BFA Dance, 2017 (alumnus)
Horizon Miguel is a DMV based dance artist, educator, choreographer, and K-pop cover dancer. A Maryland native, he began formal dance training at Baltimore School for the Arts.
Professor, School of Dance, CVPA
Linda G. Miller is a Professor in the School of Dance and a Distinguished Service Professor at George Mason University.
Director of VOCAL STUDIES, Professor, OPERA (Mezzo-Soprano) and Artistic Director of the Mason Opera Theater, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA
Patricia Miller is an Internationally acclaimed operatic and concert mezzo-soprano. She is also a highly respected voice teacher and Music Educator. A University Professor, artist-teacher and master class clinician, her talent and commitment to opera education has taken her all over the world.