About the College | Administration
All College Staff, M-Z
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Jordan Maidman, Technical Services Coordinator
CAS - Dean's Office
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Andrea Malamisura, Senior Academic Counselor
CAS - Dean's Office
Andrea joined the CAS Academic Counseling staff in the summer of 2010. As Senior Academic Counselor, she works with students majoring or intending to major in Psychology and Public Health. Before joining the American University team, Andrea was emplo… More
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Thomas Meal, College Webmaster
CAS - Dean's Office
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.
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James Merrifield, Director, Facilities Administration & Information Technology
CAS - Dean's Office
"It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership." ~ Nelson Mandela (1918 - 2013)
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Darian Mitchell, Academic Counselor
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Nicole Mularz, Staff Assistant
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Erin Nixon, 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 Budget Office. S… More
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Celine-Marie Pascale, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
CAS - Dean's Office
As a sociologist who studies language, Dr. Pascale's research concerns culture, knowledge and power. She is currently engaged in a study of the discursive production of risk in US media accounts of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. Through a sy… More
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Lauren Pav, Faculty Personnel Coordinator
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Jack Ramsay, Academic Counselor
CAS - Dean's Office
Jack joined the CAS advising unit in 2002. He works with students intending to major in American Studies, Arab World Studies, Asian Studies, Elementary Education, Jewish Studies, Philosophy, Religion, foreign languages, and Women's, Gender & Sexu… More
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John Rasmussen, Director of Art Gallery & Curator
CAS - Katzen Arts Center
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
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Valerie Rauenzahn, Academic Counselor
CAS - Dean's Office
Valerie joined the CAS Academic Counseling staff in the spring of 2016. As an Academic Counselor she works with students intending to major in Audio Production, Audio Technology, Computational Science, Computer Science, Health Promotion, Music, Music… More
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Kara Reynolds, Professor
CAS - Economics
Prof. Reynolds joined the department in 2003 after completing her Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. Her research interests include the political economy of trade protection, particularly antidumping protection, and the impact of trade liberalizati… More
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Kenneth Sale, Exhibit and Event Technician
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Cathy Samuels, Director, Contract Administration
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Kelsi Schagunn, Special Assistant to the Dean
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Courtney Schrader, Information Technology Manager
CAS - Dean's Office
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Matthew Sinclair, Academic Counselor
CAS - Dean's Office
Matt joined the CAS Academic Counseling staff in February of 2016. As an academic counselor, he works with students majoring or intending to major in Literature, Sociology, Graphic Design, Studio Art, Art History, Mathematics, Statistics, and is the … More
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Shannon Smith, Academic Counselor
CAS - Dean's Office
Shannon joined the CAS Academic Counseling staff in the summer of 2015. As an academic counselor he works with students majoring or intending to major in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Anthropology, Health Promotion, Biochemistry, Chem… More
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Ulysses Sofia, Professor
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John Stahrr, Assistant Facilities and Production Manager
CAS - Greenberg Theatre
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
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Peter Starr, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
CAS - Dean's Office
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
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Judith Stockmon, Assistant Dean for Graduate Enrollment
CAS - Dean's Office
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Lauren Tabbara, Director, Graduate Academic Programs
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Barbara Tucker Parker, 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
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Margaret Weekes, Program Director for CAS LEAD
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Bruce Wick, Museum Registrar
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Chelsea Wilson, Senior Administrative Assistant
CAS - Dean's Office
Chelsea Wilson is from Baltimore, Maryland. Although she graduated in 2013, Chelsea has more than three years working in higher education. Prior to coming to American University, she was employed by Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. Chelsea has… More
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Elmer Yglesias, Associate Director, Data Analytics
CAS - Dean's Office
Elmer is a data scientist who helps to answer strategic questions relating to graduate admissions and enrollment. He provides technical expertise on ways to increase student enrollment, diversify the student body and build better processes around ad… More
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Gamze Zeytinci, Associate Dean for Budget & Administration
College Contact Points
Dean's Office/Front Desk
202-885-2446
Fax: 885-2429
Academic Advising
202-885-2453
Admissions
Grad: 202-885-3620
Undergrad: 885-6000
Alumni/Development
202-885-2435
Communications/Marketing
202-885-2528
IT Help
College IT Staff: 202-885-2958
College Webmaster: 885-2253
AU IT Helpdesk: 885-2550
Katzen Arts Center &
Greenberg Theatre
202-885-ARTS (2787)
AU Museum: 885-1300
Katzen Facilities: 885-3634