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Category: Staff

Rachel Cleaver, MPA

RACHEL CLEAVER, MPA

Student Support and Senior Associate Director, K-12 Partnerships

Rachel is the Senior Associate Director of K-12 Partnerships in the Office of Admissions where she creates and oversees partnerships that help bring more students to the Mason campus. She works with departments and organizations across the campus as well as the broader community to talk about the great things happening at George Mason as well as college access and success. Prior to coming to George Mason, Rachel led the programmatic efforts at two college access and success programs on the East Coast, Let’s Get Ready and The Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund. She has experience in curriculum design and program management and in helping under-served high school students achieve their college dreams. She earned bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Human/Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and a Masters in Public Administration from George Mason University. She loves living in Washington, D.C. and looks forward to welcoming you this summer!

RACHEL CLEAVER, MPA

Student Support and Senior Associate Director, K-12 Partnerships

Rachel is the Senior Associate Director of K-12 Partnerships in the Office of Admissions where she creates and oversees partnerships that help bring more students to the Mason campus. She works with departments and organizations across the campus as well as the broader community to talk about the great things happening at George Mason as well as college access and success. Prior to coming to George Mason, Rachel led the programmatic efforts at two college access and success programs on the East Coast, Let’s Get Ready and The Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund. She has experience in curriculum design and program management and in helping under-served high school students achieve their college dreams. She earned bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Human/Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and a Masters in Public Administration from George Mason University. She loves living in Washington, D.C. and looks forward to welcoming you this summer!

Elena Johnson, MEd

ELENA JOHNSON

Director, Washington Scholars Program

Elena is the Director of the Washington Scholars Program (WSP) which includes the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) and the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment (WYSE). As the director, she works to create fulfilling Summit experiences by developing curriculum for the programs, as well as recruiting professional faculty and nationally recognized speakers in the fields of journalism and the media and environmental science. Under her leadership the programs have tripled in size and furthered their reach through key partnerships. Elena also manages college access initatives, events, and recruitment partnerships for the Office of Admissions. Prior to working at George Mason, Elena worked as a College and Career Specialist helping high school students explore their educational and career goals and choices. Elena earned a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and her Masters in Education from George Mason University.

ELENA JOHNSON

Director, Washington Scholars Program

Elena is the Director of the Washington Scholars Program (WSP) which includes the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) and the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment (WYSE). As the director, she works to create fulfilling Summit experiences by developing curriculum for the programs, as well as recruiting professional faculty and nationally recognized speakers in the fields of journalism and the media and environmental science. Under her leadership the programs have tripled in size and furthered their reach through key partnerships. Elena also manages college access initatives, events, and recruitment partnerships for the Office of Admissions. Prior to working at George Mason, Elena worked as a College and Career Specialist helping high school students explore their educational and career goals and choices. Elena earned a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and her Masters in Education from George Mason University.

Richard Friesner, PhD

RICHARD FRIESNER, PH.D.

Program Director, Washington Youth Summit on the Environment

Richard is the Director of the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment. He develops the Summit’s curriculum, recruits exceptional faculty and speakers in a variety of environmental disciplines, and coordinates with staff to make the Summit an unparalleled experience for student delegates. Richard earned a B.S. in Environmental Studies/Chemistry, a M.S. in Environmental Engineering & Science at the University of Kansas, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University. Prior to working with WYSE, Richard was affiliated with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and as an environmental consultant for a nationwide engineering consulting firm. Richard also has extensive experience with student leadership experiences both at the University of Kansas and with Scouting America. Richard currently works for NEIWPCC, a regional commission that helps the states in the Northeast preserve and advance water quality.

RICHARD FRIESNER, PH.D.

Program Director, Washington Youth Summit on the Environment

Richard is the Director of the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment. He develops the Summit’s curriculum, recruits exceptional faculty and speakers in a variety of environmental disciplines, and coordinates with staff to make the Summit an unparalleled experience for student delegates. Richard earned a B.S. in Environmental Studies/Chemistry, a M.S. in Environmental Engineering & Science at the University of Kansas, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University. Prior to working with WYSE, Richard was affiliated with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and as an environmental consultant for a nationwide engineering consulting firm. Richard also has extensive experience with student leadership experiences both at the University of Kansas and with Scouting America. Richard currently works for NEIWPCC, a regional commission that helps the states in the Northeast preserve and advance water quality.