Faculty and Staff List A to Z

  • Alaina Talley Santos

    Director of Programs, Mason Community Arts Academy, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA

    Alaina graduated Magna Cum Laude from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater in 2012. Having previously worked with Mason Community Arts Academy as Coordinator of Private Music Lessons, Alaina now joins us as Coordinator of Programs & Registration supporting MCAA’s year-round classes and summer programming.
  • Russell Santos

    Adjunct Faculty, Film and Video Studies, CVPA

    Russell Santos is a filmmaker, music video editor, director and cinematographer. 
  • Pat Sargent

    Adjunct Faculty, School of Art, CVPA

    MFA Printmaking, 2016 (alumnus)

    BFA in Printmaking, George Mason University (alumnus)

    Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Patrick Sargent joined the military at age 17 to become a U.S. Air Force security policeman. In 2002, after twenty years of service, he prepared to retire from the military, and while completing his degree in political science an entry-level printmaking class changed his trajectory.
  • Adrian Scalzo

    Classroom Technology Supervisor , CVPA

    Adrian Scalzo is the Classroom Technology Supervisor  for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. He received his BFA in Sculpture from George Mason University and has been working with the Tech Team since 2019.
  • Emily Schneider

    Academic Programs Marketing Manager, CVPA

    Emily Schneider is a creative marketer who thrives on research and inventive wordplay.
  • Regina Schneider

    Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Mason Community Arts Academy, CVPA

    Regina serves as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at the Mason Community Arts Academy. With a higher education background, Regina uses her knowledge and skills to help the Academy to fulfill its mission.
  • Kayla Schultz

    Audience Development Assistant, CVPA

    Audience Development Assistant, CFA

    Kayla Shultz is Audience Development Assistant at the Center for the Arts, CVPA
  • Stacey Schwartz

    Digital Strategist, CFA, Hylton Center, CVPA

    Stacey has worked either with or for arts organizations throughout her career. Currently, she is the digital strategist for the Center for the Arts and Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University...
  • Scott Seifried

    CLASS GUITAR, Dewberry School of Music, CVPA

    Dr. Scott Seifried earned the BFA degree in Classical Guitar Performance from Carnegie Mellon University, the Master of Music degree from James Madison University, and the PhD in Education from George Mason University.
  • Thuy Senser

    Adjunct Faculty, School of Art, CVPA

    Thuy Senser (pronounced Twee) is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. He helps nonprofit organizations to successfully navigate digital transformation. This work includes development of websites...