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In a perfect world, student-athletes have everything they need to reach their potential on the court or field, in the pool, or on the mat. �鶹��Ƶ staff like CJ Minteer support their success and training. As the director of procurement for George �鶹��Ƶ Athletics, Minteer carefully manages and supports the equipment needs of student-athletes across the university.

Traci Kendall is the executive director of operations and community and local government relations at �鶹��Ƶ. She has been with George �鶹��Ƶ since 1996 and is one of the longest-serving members of the Office of Government and Community Relations. Kendall has been instrumental in establishing the university’s town-gown relations with local communities.

Nandini Koka joined �鶹��Ƶ in April 2023 as executive director of Student Health Services, where she leads a staff of nearly 50 that includes doctors, nurse practitioners, counselors, and nurses. As a medical doctor with training in family medicine and urgent care, she is passionate about helping patients get better quickly and enhancing access to care. At the largest and fastest-growing public research university in Virginia, Koka has found a place where the need for that care continues to grow.

The Hylton Performing Arts Center opened its doors at �鶹��Ƶ in 2010, and Marit Majeske, education coordinator, has been along for the ride ever since. Located on George �鶹��Ƶ’s Science and Technology Campus in Manassas, Virginia, the Hylton Center is managed by the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

Mihee Cho is the assistant manager of student involvement and leadership development in �鶹��Ƶ Korea’s University Life Office.

Helping the community understand the parameters of recycling and composting is one of the biggest challenges in recycling and waste management, according to Kevin Brim, supervisor in Facilities Management at �鶹��Ƶ. “It can be confusing trying to decide what is recycling, trash, or compostable,” said Brim. His team is working hard to change that.

Rachel Wernicke has worked as an Army officer, psychologist, therapist, and coach. In 2019, she moved into her current role: associate dean and chief mental health officer at �鶹��Ƶ.

Doug McKenna is university registrar at �鶹��Ƶ. Many things change over the years at a college or university, but the university registrar serves as the guardian of something permanent. “I’m responsible for maintaining the student record in perpetuity,” said McKenna.

Will Gautney started working at �鶹��Ƶ’s Center for the Arts as a part-time stagehand in 2013. The job involved lots of lifting, building, and prep work for shows. In 2018, he was hired full-time as assistant master electrician, his current role. He is also chair of �鶹��Ƶ's Staff Senate.

Olga O’Brien started her journey at �鶹��Ƶ as an international student from Prague on a volleyball scholarship. As a student, she started working as a part-time volleyball instructor at the Freedom Center in 1999—the year the center first opened. And she has been there ever since.