Greg Patterson serves as the office administrative assistant for the Department of English.

CHS is pleased to welcome Shanika Chattar, Christen Edwards, Melody Falter, Brendan O’Keefe, Donielda Tripp-Leino and Michael Washington.

Calla Talman works as a senior academic advisor for the Departments of Physics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, and Statistical Sciences and Operations Research.

Felicia M. Harris works in the Dean’s Office as the director of Sponsored Programs.

Riley serves as officer of annual giving in the CHS Development and Alumni Relations office.

Arda serves as the social media and events specialist after previously working in the Department of Sociology.

CHS is pleased to welcome Tonya Hall and Ashley Jones.

CHS is pleased to welcome Harriet Cosey-Parker, Gavin Holdgreiwe and Elizabeth Ochsner.

CHS is pleased to welcome Mary Bridgman, Grace Devries and Chris Hutchinson.

Long serves as the principal administrator for advising and student services for the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture.

"I think what I really love is trying to make a difference in the life of disenfranchised youth and young adults."

Newman is the department assistant for AFAM, as well as an alum, graduate student and community activist.

Murphy’s contributions to VCU were recognized recently when she received the President’s Service Excellence Award, which is awarded to four individuals who provide exceptional service and support to the VCU community.

Hairston says relationship building is one of her favorite parts of the job.

Philathea is a project coordinator in undergraduate academic affairs.

When the VCU Rams made the Final Four in 2011, Melanie Barnes jumped on the chance to chaperone students on the bus trip to Houston. Little did she know that a chance encounter would change the trajectory of her career.

“What I love most about my work is that I enjoy doing basic science research and having an opportunity to work with graduate students.”

“Students can feel disconnected here. VCU is a big, urban campus. One thing that advisors can offer is a touch point, whether that’s keeping students on track, coming up an overall academic plan, or just getting them across the graduation finish line.”

The path to higher education isn’t always an easy one. For Lucy Hudson (B.S. ‘04/GPA, B.A. ‘08/H&S, M.Ed. ‘11/E), who grew up in rural Emporia, the idea of attending college was exciting but nerve-racking.

Monique Morton, a graduate of the VCU School of Business, wears many hats in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (also known as HPEX).

When asked what Kathleen Murphy, administrative coordinator in the Department of History, enjoys the most about her job, she is quick to respond.

If there is one thing Juliana Rasnic wants you to know it’s that her team does so much more than just help students pick classes.

“Grace under pressure” is Kenya Gage’s personal mantra.

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. Pamela Williams, executive assistant for the Robertson School of Media and Culture, knows this to be true.