MEET OUR DIRECTOR
Meet the Director of the Arts Management Program, Dr. Karalee Dawn MacKay! She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses, advises students, and is the Academic Director of the AMGT study abroad program.
Faculty and Staff
Adjunct Faculty, Arts Management, CVPA
Christian is an adjunct professor. He focuses on developing meaningful interactions with his students and helping them become more comfortable with finance and accounting.
Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts, CVPA
Executive Director, Hylton Performing Arts Center, CVPA
Professor, School of Theater, Theater
Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts & Adjunct Faculty, Arts Management, Arts…Rick joined Mason in 1991 as Artistic Director of Theater of the First Amendment (TFA) and a member of the theater faculty. The company, which presented its final programs in 2012, was nominated for 38 Helen Hayes Awards, winning 12, and originated numerous works that went on to other regional theaters, television, radio, and publication. Read more...
Program Director, Veterans and the Arts Initiative; Research Associate Professor
Dr. Niyati Dhokai is a Research Associate Professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University, and she also serves as Program Director for the Veterans and the Arts Initiative at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. I
Manager, Direct Digital Marketing – Personalization strategy at Universal Destinations & Experiences
Liam Andrew Dillon works as Manager of Direct Digital Marketing – Personalization strategy at Universal Destinations & Experiences and is an adjunct faculty member with the Arts Management Program.
Adjunct Faculty, Arts Management, CVPA
C. Lorenzo Evans III, MBA, is a visionary finance executive and lecturer with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial management. With a deep commitment to the intersection of financial management and education, Evans’ work leverages his expertise to increase financial literacy and financial management competencies in both business and academic sectors.
Executive Director, National Guild for Community Arts Education
Dr. Quanice G. Floyd is a social entrepreneur, educator, and advocate dedicated to creating equitable spaces in the arts and culture sector. As the Executive Director of the National Guild for Community Arts Education, she champions transformative community arts practices grounded in liberation and social justice.
Adjunct Professor, George Mason University
Vice President, Advancement, Workhouse Arts Center
Elena Forbes, adjunct professor
Partner/Owner, GG Arts Law
Recognized in The New York Times as a "Super Lawyer" in the fields of Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Artist Immigration, Brian is a partner in the performing arts and entertainment firm of Goldstein and Guilliams PLLC.
Adjunct Faculty, Arts Management, CVPA
Gay Hanna teaches the Managing Arts in Health Programs.
Adjunct Faculty, Arts Management, CVPA
Justin J. Holden, Founder and Principal Consultant of Holden Curated Content Advising (Holden CCA) specializes in creating strategic, integrated communications and content campaigns tailored to your specific needs. His approach and style is intentional, empathetic, and holistic, providing a deep understanding of nonprofits, the arts, corporate, and government sectors.