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Alma Detten, MPH, supports the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) by processing academic actions, creating and disseminating general updates on academic policies, and triaging student advising needs. In her role, Alma also manages the OSA office, budget, and supports CHHS special events. Alma comes from a Public Health background with 10+ years of experience in customer service and administrative duties.

Frances (Frannie) Dove is the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions for the College of Health and Human Services. In her role, she supports the recruitment efforts for all graduate programs and provides guidance and support to students from pre-admission through graduation.

Leslie Garrison is the Graduate Admissions Coordinator for the College of Health and Human Services. In her role, she supports the recruitment efforts for all graduate programs and provides guidance and support to students from pre-admission through graduation.

Raven McCormick is an Academic Advisor in the Office of Student Affairs within the College of Health & Human Services. She joined the college in April of  2020.

Dr. Kimberly Holmes is the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, overseeing the functional areas of admissions, academic advising, and student engagement in the college. Throughout her career, Kimberly has been committed to expanding access to higher education and improving outcomes for students from a range of backgrounds.  She has specific experience in college student retention initiatives, first year student transitions, academic advising, graduate student programming, assessment, and undergraduate research programs.

Ibrahim Kargbo is an Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in the College of Health and Human Services. He earned his B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in International Health and Policy (2010) and Master of Public Health (2012) at George Mason University. He completed a postbaccalaureate science program in 2018 and was awarded an Intramural Research Training Fellowship at the National Institute of Health in 2017.

Dawn Kim is an Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in the College of Health and Human Services. She earned a BA in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education (2017) and MA in Higher Education and Student Development (2022) at George Mason University.

Irene Knoepfel is the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Student Affairs at the College of Health and Human Services. In her role, Irene focuses on ensuring that CHHS students, visitors, faculty, and staff have a positive experience through consistent staffing, regular communication, and efficient processes at the front desk in the Office of Student Affairs.

Magnolia Morales started her journey of working at George Mason University in 2019. Prior to working at George Mason University, she obtained years of medical and management experience. She began at the Office of Student Affairs as an Administrative Assistant. She is currently an Admission Specialist at the College of Health and Human Services, where she reviews applications involving the Nursing Programs.