Alumni

Welcome, CEHD Alumni!

Graduates from George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development leave their mark locally, regionally, nationally and globally. From networking opportunities and reunions to alumni recognition and activities, CEHD can remain your home after you leave campus. Join your fellow alumni—teachers, professors, sport and recreation management professionals, tourism industry leaders, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and more—in a community of approximately 30,000 alumni who are influencing change around the world and embody a commitment to education and human development.

If you would like to connect with CEHD, please reach out to us at cehdalum@gmu.edu.

Featured Alumni

From First-Year Teacher to FCPS Standout: Emmeline Mejia, MEd ’24, Makes an Early Impact

September 2, 2025

Named Fairfax County Public Schools' 2025 Outstanding New Secondary Teacher of the Year, Emmeline Mejia is already making an impact in TESOL education. Inspired by her time at CEHD and motivated by her students’ resilience, Mejia is creating a classroom based on belonging and purpose. Read more...

Shaping Policy, Changing Classrooms

September 2, 2025

CEHD alumna Jihane Mrad, Graduate Certificate in Education Policy ’23, helps bring Fairfax County’s first public Montessori program to life. Read more...

Teaching with Heart: Leslie Muñoz BA ’22, MEd ’23 Inspires the Next Generation

July 30, 2025

George Mason University alumna Leslie Muñoz is bringing joy, empathy, and high expectations to her first-grade students in Loudoun County. With two CEHD degrees and a passion for representation in education, she’s making a lasting impact from the very start of her career. Read more...

Flying Above the Waves: CEHD Alumni Launch Watersports Business at Buckroe Beach

July 30, 2025

Rooted in their CEHD experiences, these George Mason grads are bringing innovation, fun, and a strong sense of service to their hometown beach with the launch of Green Wave Watersports—offering eFoil lessons and unforgettable water experiences, while building a brand that reflects their passion and purpose. Read more...

Surfing Through Life: CEHD Alum Dave Horna ’94 Finds Success on the Waves

April 3, 2025

CEHD alumnus Dave Horna ’94 has turned his passion for surfing into a dream career teaching surf lessons in sunny Cocoa Beach. From his health sciences degree and his unforgettable experiences on campus, Horna shares how George Mason helped set him on a thrilling path—one where he's making waves both in and out of the water! Read more...

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