Amir Hasan is September Employee of the Month

As an office manager, Amir Hasan supports George Mason University’s Statistics Department. She was previously recognized with a 2023 Trailblazer Award from the College of Engineering and Computing for her work. Her efficiency and organizational and event planning skills set her apart. For her outstanding work, she has been awarded September Employee of the Month.

Hasan’s colleagues specifically highlighted her hard work with departmental events and outreach, such as the 30th anniversary of the department event and the George’s reception at the Joint Statistical Meetings 2023, which is described as an important annual gathering of the statistical community. Professors from other universities, including George Washington, Yale, and Georgetown, also recognized Hasan for her efforts.

Along with her work responsibilities, Hasan is also part of the planning team for the university’s Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Affinity Group.

“She is a trailblazer [of the Mason value] ‘diversity is our strength,” said department chair Jiayang Sun.

“Amir is a star employee,” Sun added. “She provides exceptional support to the department's functions and operations. She actively seeks opportunities to acquire new skills and generously shares her knowledge, not only to the department members but also staff in other departments.”

“Amir is always ready to learn new skills and to step up when needed,” said Martin Slawski, an associate professor in Statistics. “She not only responds promptly to all requests by faculty and staff, but also constantly strives to contribute to the growth and improvement of administrative processes in our department.”

Hasan is also known for her fantastic door decorations, having won both the 2022 Elegant Award and the 2023 North Star Award in her department’s door decoration competition. She takes pride in her ability to "heighten everyone’s spirits” with her fun designs.

How did you come to Mason:  

I first came to Mason in 2014 for my son’s orientation. Then my daughter also enrolled here in 2017. Both of them graduated with master's degrees. I loved Mason so much the first time I came that I decided to move to the neighborhood. My kids, knowing how much I loved Mason, kept insisting that I try and find a job here. I eventually did in 2022.

Best day on the job:

Everyone is so helpful and friendly that it made me feel at home from the very first day, making every day the best day on the job at Mason. If you want to know what the most satisfying day is—it’s those days when I get to help students in need.

What do you like best about working at Mason:   

Mason understands the meaning of “it takes a village to raise a good citizen.” The motto “students first” is a vision for ensuring a brighter future. On a personal level, Mason has provided me with opportunities I never thought possible, especially fulfilling my dream of going back to school to study—I’m pursuing an online MBA.

What do you like to do when you’re not working:

Socializing with my senior neighbors, gardening, painting, and studying.