- Community-builders who want to improve workplace well-being of the George Mason community
- Committed to participating in deeper, more interesting conversations
- New to George Mason or want to expand their social circle
- Interested in getting to know others in a small group setting (4 to 6 participants)
- Willing to commit to all session dates
Register for a Group
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Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
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Fridays at 12 noon
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Location
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Virtual via Zoom
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Virtual via Zoom
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Dates
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April 30
May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
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May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23
May 30
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The registration period for these groups has now passed.
Contact Us
Our center sponsors ProjectConnect. If you have questions or would like more information about ProjectConnect, please contact:
Zareena Khan, Assistant Director of Student Well-Being, at: [email protected]
Facilitator Bios – Faculty/Staff Groups
Katie Clare: Katie is the Director of Well-Being Programs for the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being (CWB) where she is responsible for leading and collaborating on well-being programs offered to our campus community such as the Resilience Badge, Mental Health First Aid, mindfulness training courses, and Bridge to Belonging. Knowing the significant relationship between social connection, mental health, and well-being, she is proud to help foster connections as a Bridge to Belonging facilitator. When not working, Katie loves spending time with her teenage son, reading, going to museums, and cooking/baking new and favorite recipes.
Stacey Ellis, M.Ed, MS: Stacey is passionate about well-being, health, wellness, event planning, team building, reward/recognition, kindness, engagement, and belonging. As the HR Faculty and Staff Engagement Program Manager, with Human Resources, and a member of the Mason Chooses Kindness Executive Committee, Stacey has 17 years of higher education experience, including diverse experiences in Student and Academic Affairs. Stacey has been a Bridge to Belonging Facilitator since Fall 2023 and enjoys the opportunity to create connections and belonging across units and work locations. Stacey encourages all Mason faculty and staff to participate in Bridge to Belonging to decrease loneliness in the workplace and enhance well-being! Outside of work, Stacey can be found cheering on her boys at a variety of sporting events, reading, running, paddleboarding, hiking, and just about any outdoor adventure! To learn more about the offerings of the Faculty and Staff Engagement Team, including flexible work, rewards and recognition, the faculty and staff experience survey, professional development, employee resource groups, performance management, well-being, and more, visit the Faculty and Staff Engagement website or email [email protected] with questions.
Philip Wilkerson: Philip Wilkerson is an Employer Engagement Consultant at GMU Career Services. In this role, he liaises between employers and the GMU community to ensure career opportunities such as jobs and internships are available to students, faculty/staff, and alumni. He oversees the following industries: Media. Entertainment, Journalism, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Sports & Recreation, Hospitality& Tourism, and Technology & Engineering. Earlier in 2024, Philip was nominated as the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)’s “Mentor of the Year” for supporting other higher education professionals throughout the country by demonstrating leadership and providing exceptional support for the professional growth and advancement of this mentee(s). In the past, he was awarded “Employee of the Month” for GMU in September 2019, the” Forty under 40” list for GMU Black Alumni, “Forty under Forty” for the Northern Virginia area through the Leadership Center for Excellence as well as being a recipient for the “Pillar Award” which is for a GMU staff member who supports Black students. He is also the faculty advisor for the Iota Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the GMU NAACP chapter. In his free time, he hosts a podcast called Positive Philter, which focuses on well-being and Toastmasters. He is married to Maggie Wilkerson, LSCW (JMU Class of 2007, Social Work), and father to two boys, Bennett and Miles.
Contact Us
Bridge to Belonging is sponsored by The Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. If you have questions or would like more information about Bridge to Belonging, please contact Zareena Khan, Assistant Director of Student Well-Being Programs, at [email protected].