Our Team
Click each university’s name to learn more about the Campus Teams.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Campus Champion
Dr. Jacqueline Smith-Mason
Senior Associate Dean and Director of Academic & Faculty Affairs, Honors College
Dr. Jacqueline Smith-Mason
Senior Associate Dean and Director of Academic & Faculty Affairs, Honors College
Jacqueline Smith-Mason, Ph.D., joined The Honors College in 2004 and serves as the Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Research. She previously taught courses in criminal justice and political science in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU. In addition, she has also held various policy research positions in state government.
Her research and teaching interests include public policy affecting women, families and children, challenges facing the American criminal justice system, public sector management and issues related to honors education.
Dr. Smith-Mason received her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration and M.S. in Criminal Justice from VCU, as well as her B.A. in Sociology from George Mason University.
Ambassador
Olivia Washington
Olivia Washington
Olivia is a current Sophomore at Virginia Commonwealth University double-majoring in Applied Psychology and Sociology. She is really excited to be an Andrew Goodman Ambassador in the Vote Everywhere program to act as an amplifier for youth voices. She is most passionate about policy and, as a Psychology major, the intersection of policy and mental health.
Virginia State University
Campus Champion
Dr. Shandra M. Claiborne-Payton
Dr. Shandra M. Claiborne-Payton
Ambassador
Ariel Chichester
Ariel Chichester
Ambassador
Camille Tucker