Dr. Denise Hines, PhD, is the Elisabeth Shirley Enochs Endowed Professor of Social Work in the Department of Social Work, College of Public Health at George Mason University. Dr. Hines’ expertise includes the causes, consequences, and prevention of family violence and sexual assault, with a particular focus on under-recognized victims of violence.
Dr. Brenda Helen Sheingold, is the Division Director for Health Administration programs at the Department of Health Administration and Policy. Her research to identify and measure social capital in the healthcare workforce has been replicated by scholars globally and recognized by the Royal College of Nursing.
Dr. Cheskin is Professor in the Nutrition and Food Studies, Co-Principal Investigator of the Mason Cohort: Health Starts Here study, and Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Dartmouth, and postdoctoral training at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Evelyn P. Tomaszewski, MSW, ACSW, is Divisional Director of Graduate Programs and an associate professor in the Department of Social Work. Tomaszewski brings over 25 years of experience as a public health social worker practicing in in the US and globally.
Dr. Priyanka Anand is an associate professor in the Department of Health Administration and Policy at George Mason University. Her research interests include health economics, disability policy, labor economics, and social insurance programs.
Dr. Waithaka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work. His research focuses on intergenerational social and economic mobility during young adults’ transitions to adulthood, with a particular focus on the role of family capital (resources & processes) and public policies influence on young adults’ life outcomes.
Dr. Shanti Chang is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and the Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology DNP Program Director. Chang's interests are pediatrics and underserved populations.
Dr. Kerri LaCharite, Associate Professor at George Mason University, specializes in sustainable food systems, urban agriculture, and food policy. Her research and teaching focus on experiential learning, campus agriculture, and nutrition education.
Dr. Jenna R. Krall is an associate professor in the Department of Global and Community Health. Krall is a biostatistician with research interests in air pollution and environmental epidemiology.
Dr. Tompkins, Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs and Professor, teaches human behavior, research, and gerontology courses in the Social Work Department. She is interested in developing new programs for undergraduate students and developing innovations in distance education.
