Public Relations Coordinator

Stacy joined the University in October 2012. Previous to working in the College of Arts and Sciences, Stacy was the marketing and communications associate at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. She has also held positions at the National... [More]

Patron Services Coordinator

Lisa came to AU in February 2006. In her position as Patron Services Coordinator at the Katzen Arts Center she manages the ticket office, front of house, and production staff. In addition to coordinating Department of Performing Arts events, she is t... [More]

Facilities & Production Manager

Interim Director of Public Health & Premed

College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Personnel Coordinator

Jennifer has been working at AU since 2000. She is an AU alum with a masters degree and graduate certificate from the Department of Performing Arts.

Academic Counselor

Tyler joined the CAS Academic Counseling staff in the summer of 2008. As an Academic Counselor he works with students intending to major in Theatre, Music Theatre, Music, Audio Production, Audio Technology, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, Computer... [More]

Recording Studio Manager

In 2005, Matt graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Audio Technology from American University. Matt was also the recipient of the Outstanding Senior in Audio Technology Award for his achievements at AU. As a student, he was highl... [More]

Director, Undergraduate Advising, Retention and Recruitment

Marla has over twenty years experience in higher education administration and student counseling at American. She has worked with undergraduate, graduate, international and adult students and particularly enjoys helping students plan interdisciplinar... [More]

Director of Graduate Admissions

Kathy started in Graduate Admissions at AU in 2000 and has been Director since 2006.

Staff Assistant, Katzen Facilities

Adjunct Professorial Lecturer

Graduate Applications Information Coordinator

Assistant Director - Center for Israel Studies

Laura Katz Cutler is Acting Director of the Center for Israel Studies at American University. A former commercial banker with Wells Fargo Bank, Ms. Cutler is a community activist and active member of the Washington, DC, Jewish community, where she ha... [More]

Director, CAS Special Events & Museum Membership

Technical Assistant, Greenberg Theatre

Administrative Coordinator

Mike has been at AU since 1998 working first in the School of Communication and now in the College of Arts & Sciences. His responsibilties include working with nondegree students, violations of the Academic Integrity Code and various administrative p... [More]

Senior Admissions Associate

Jonathan Harper has worked for CAS Graduate Admissions since September 2007 and is always excited to speak with prospective applicants. He graduated with his MFA in Creative Writing in May 2010 and has stories featured in places like Chelsea Station,... [More]

Admissions Associate

Nasser Hashemi joined the College of Arts and Sciences in Fall 2000 and brought with him a wide range of academic experience. Since then, he has worked in 2 different departments within CAS and now in Graduate Admissions. His ultimate goal is to do h... [More]

Production & Event Coordinator

Lighting & Audio Coordinator

Chris Husted is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and comes to AU after working for professional companies such as the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and The Utah Shakespearean Festival.

Administrative Assistant

Christina joined the CAS Advising Office in December 2007 as the Administrative Assistant. Before working in the CAS Advising Office she was the Accounting Clerk over at the bookstore.

Assistant Director, Retention & Recruitment

Emily came to AU from George Mason University, where she was the Academic Program Coordinator for the Global Affairs Program. Prior to that, Emily worked for the University of California, Irvine in the Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools,... [More]

Senior Academic Counselor

Anne works with students intending to major in economics, biology, marine biology and environmental studies and student-athletes in CAS. Anne started at AU as an advisor to students learning English while working on her master’s degree. Her plan was ... [More]

Curriculum Coordinator

Born and raised in New Jersey, Matt moved to Washington to attend college in 1987 and has remained in the DC area ever since. An employee of American University since 1996, he joined the staff of the College of Arts and Sciences in the fall of 1999. ... [More]

Facilities Mgr, Katzen Arts Center

Jason joined the university in 2005 as the Facilities Manager for the Katzen Arts Center. Since its opening in the fall of 2005, Jason has supervised the daily operations of the University's most recognizable facility and continues to lead an outstan... [More]

Technical Services Coordinator

Academic Counselor

Andrea joined the CAS Academic Counseling staff in the summer of 2010. As an academic counselor, she works with students majoring or intending to major in Psychology, Sociology, and Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies. She also advises undecided stude... [More]

Senior Academic Counselor

Alicia is originally from California and joined the CAS Undergraduate Advising Office in May 2008. As an academic counselor, she advises students majoring or intending to major in literature, studio art, graphic design, art history, sociology, and wo... [More]

College Webmaster

After working at NYC webshops Softcom and Interactive Video Technologies and teaching design, writing, and criticism at Rutgers, Thomas stumbled into a moment of good judgment, following the love of his life to DC and joining AU.

CAS Director of Facilities Administration & Info Systems

Jim provides contract, financial planning, procurement, account management and oversight for the Greenberg Theatre, Katzen Arts Center and College wide research technology.

Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Professor Meurs has recently taught Comparative Systems, Heterodox Microeconomics, Transition Economies, the Economics of Gender, and Political Economy.

Budget & Personnel Manager, College of Arts & Sciences

Part academic and part tech geek, Erin worked her way through grad school at American University as a part of the Teaching and Learning Resources team at the Center for Teaching, Learning and Research (CTRL), and now works in the CAS Dean's Budget Of... [More]

Contract Coordinator

Director of Development - College of Arts and Sciences

Academic Counselor

Jack joined the CAS advising unit in 2002. He works with students intending to major in American studies, elementary education, Jewish studies, math, statistics, philosophy, religion, foreign languages, and with undecided students, letters D - H. Pre... [More]

Director of Art Gallery & Curator

Jack Rasmussen is the Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center. He previously held Executive Director positions at di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature, Maryland Art Place, and Rockville Arts Place. He was the owner ... [More]

Development Assistant, CAS

Budget Coordinator

Director, Contract Administration

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies

Dr. Schaeff's main research interests are conservation biology, molecular ecology and behavior. She uses molecular DNA techniques in conjunction with behavioral data to investigate gene flow patterns within and between populations (e.g., right whales... [More]

Director, College Marketing & Communication

Mary joined the university in 1992. She worked first in University Programs and later in Continuing Studies. She moved to the college in 2000. Mary is responsible for CAS marketing and communications and graduate admissions. Mary also serves on the W... [More]

CAS Marketing and Communications Manager

Emily began working for the College of Arts and Sciences in September 2008. Previous to working at AU, Emily was the Director of Press and Marketing at Dance Place and held House Management positions at Arena Stage and Imagination Stage.

Information Technology Manager

Associate Dean of Research and Department Chair, Computer Science

Writer/Editor

Assistant Facilities and Production Manager

John has served as the Technical Director of the Greenberg Theatre and the Department of Performing Arts since December of 2002. He has a BA in theatre from SUNY Buffalo State College in Buffalo, New York, and an MFA from the University of Virginia i... [More]

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Peter Starr joined American University as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in July 2009. In this role, he is responsible for 324 full-time faculty in 17 departments, 1820 undergraduate majors, 979 graduate students and over 40% of all enrollm... [More]

Graduate Academic Programs Manager

Costume Shop Designer

Barbara Tucker Parker holds a BA in theatre arts from Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania, and an MFA in design from George Washington University. At American University, she has designed or constructed more than 100 theatre productions and ... [More]

Chief Preparator & Registrar

Associate Director of Development, CAS

Academic Counselor

Assistant Preparator

Associate Dean for Budget & Administration