Alumni Leadership Speaker Series

Whether you are graduating soon or just starting out at Mason, it is never too early to start thinking about what comes next. Come learn from Mason Alum about their experiences securing internships, preparing for the job search, and how leadership skills apply in their fields. Alum will also share personal stories and experiences about how their campus involvement and engagement has made an impact. The Alumni Leadership Speaker Series is facilitated by our very own Student Leadership Consultants and is open to the entire campus community.

 


 

Tuesday, February 28th from 6:30pm-8:00pm 

  • Topic: Connecting Women in STEM
  • NOTE: This program is going to be rescheduled for a later date this semester.  Please check back in early March for new date/time.

Featured Alumni for February 28, 2023


 

Marely Martinez Perez, Bachelors of Science in Forensic Science with a minor in Biology in 2017 and Masters of Science in Forensic Science in 2019

Marely Martinez Perez is Latina woman born and raised in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. Her journey at George Mason University began in August 2013 after graduating from high school in Florida. She received her Bachelors of Science in Forensic Science with a minor in Biology in 2017 and her Masters of Science in Forensic Science in 2019. Not only did she continue her Masters 2 weeks after graduating from her Bachelors, she also started her career in forensics one week prior. She is a proud alumni of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity and hip hop dance troupe Urbanknowlogy 101. Currently, Marely is a Physical Scientist working for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, also know as ATF solving and reducing gun crimes nationwide. Being in the forensic science field for 6 years, Marely wants to promote Latina women to engage in STEM and find the passion of not only advancing the field, but also growing the field with strong, empowered women.


 

Tuesday, April 18th from 6:30pm-8:00pm


 

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Featured Alumni from previous Alumni Leadership Speaker Series