Staff Members

As of August 2022, Mary stepped into the role of Executive Director of Mason Community Arts Academy. She previously served as Associate Director since 2012. She is also the Founder/Artistic Director of Acting for Young People & Adults, Inc. (AFYP). AFYP was founded in 1997, and provides professional-level acting training for students of all ages. The program has grown to include summer acting camps, year-round classes, after school programs and touring productions, and officially became the theater division of the Academy in 2012.

A graduate of University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater and Speech Communications, Mary has been working professionally as an actor in the Metropolitan Washington area, Los Angeles, and New York since 1985. She has worked at Washington area theaters including Theater of the First Amendment, Arena Stage, Studio Theatre, and Source Theatre. Television, radio and film credits include ABC’s All My Children, Barry Levinson’s Avalon, Diesel Films’ Dracula’s Mother, the MGM/Lionsgate thriller Hit and Run, and several spots for NPR’s Morning Edition.

Mary is a proud member of George Mason University’s faculty in the School of Theater, and was named a 2013 “Teacher of Distinction”. She is a member of The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Actor’s Equity Association, and the Educational Theatre Association.

Morgan serves as Coordinator of Private Music Lessons at Mason Community Arts Academy. She received her Bachelor of Science from Hampton University where she studied Music Engineering and Vocal Performance (Mezzo-Soprano), and she is currently pursuing her Master’s in Arts Management at George Mason University. She has held many diverse roles within the arts including positions with the Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies in Alexandria and Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda, Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience in live sound reinforcement and has also worked as a Private Music Instructor (Piano and Voice). Before joining the Academy, Morgan served four years as Studio Manager at Listen Vision Studios in Washington, D.C.

Regina serves as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at the Mason Community Arts Academy. With a higher education background, Regina uses her knowledge and skills to help the Academy to fulfill its mission. Regina graduated with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and a Master’s of Education from Louisiana State University and is specialized in marketing, communications, and graphic design. She previously worked in different university focus areas, including Housing and Enrollment Management.

Regina is passionate about the arts and loves to explore creative outlets. She enjoys painting, interior design, and playing the ukulele and piano.

Ariel serves as the Assistant Coordinator of Programs and Operations at Mason Community Arts Academy. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Music Education from George Mason University and a Master’s of Music Performance from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Ariel has served in a variety of roles within MCAA, including as a saxophone instructor, an on-site supervisor for summer music programs, and as a part-time administrative assistant. Ariel specializes in saxophone performance and music education in addition to arts administration and is passionate about supporting the Academy’s mission and outreach in the community.