Natasha Gilliam goes above and beyond for the College of Science. Prior to the team hiring a digital content specialist, she juggled the graphic, photo, video, and social media needs of the entire college. These efforts supported the college’s goal to better highlight faculty research, student achievement, and the college’s dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion. She single-handedly produced a social media editorial calendar and worked closely with our student workers to maintain it. It greatly improved the college’s social media presence and provided a solid outlet for highlight Mason Science accomplishments and activities. That process continues now with the digital content specialists and put them in a position to run with an already high functioning social media presence.

Natasha creates graphic that recognize individual faculty on social media through #facultyfriday and staff through #staffspotlights. She supports individual academic offices through marketing materials and video creation. She created a “day in the life” video of a Chemistry PhD student to show prospective students what to expect in the program. She’s shouldered the promo materials for MAJOR college events and initiatives including ScienceConnect, Space Day and Women Leaders in STEM. The signage, materials, and photo support required for these events was done at a level difficult to maintain for someone with her workload, but she did so effectively, while also completing all other obligations.

Aside form major projects, Natasha brings a positive attitude to the office and is kind to all she encounters. It is a pleasure to work with someone who is always collegial and meets the deadlines she sets forth for herself. She is dependable, and a true creative that has elevated the College of Science’s marketing presence.