CHHS Staff

  • Leslie Garrison is the Graduate Admissions Coordinator for the College of Health and Human Services. In her role, she supports the recruitment efforts for all graduate programs and provides guidance and support to students from pre-admission through graduation.

  • Margo Thoresen is the Financial Analyst for the Department of Global and Community Health (GCH). Her primary role is to support GCH’s financial operation by overseeing the daily expenditure activities across its many accounts and analyzing data to assist with budget forecasting and planning.

  • Hem Sharma is an Academic Advisor for the College of Health and Human Services. She got her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and her graduate degree from the University of West Georgia. Her role is to serve students with their majors in CHHS and provide support throughout their college careers.

  • Dawn Kim is an Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in the College of Health and Human Services. She earned a BA in Integrative Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education (2017) and MA in Higher Education and Student Development (2022) at George Mason University.

  • Julio Diaz is an Academic Advisor for undergraduate students in the College of Health and Human Services.

  • Allison McKay is the Department Manager for the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies where she provides administrative support to the Chair and Department, and assistance to current and prospective students and visitors. In addition, she assists with the Nutrition programs, the teaching kitchen and nutrition clinics.   

  • Information Technology Specialist level II and Linux Systems Administrator, CHHS