Staff

Page Contents:01.Staff Spotlight 02.Staff Honors

Victoria Herman is the Senior Human Resources Representative in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science Dean’s Office. She manages a variety of human resources-related activities with a focus on problem-solving, supporting faculty and staff, and ensuring smooth processes.

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Victoria Herman is the Senior Human Resources Representative for the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.

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Agustín Rayo, Kenan Sahin Dean, has announced the six winners of the 2025 MIT SHASS Infinite Mile Awards. The awards salute members of the SHASS staff who have made exceptional contributions to their academic units, the school, and the Institute. These colleagues exemplify the spirit of going above and beyond in their roles and work on a regular basis, supporting their teams’ mission in diverse initiatives.

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Senior Design Manager
J-PAL Global

Director of Administration and Finance
Music and Theater Arts Section

Multimedia Production Assistant
Literature Section

Director of Administration and Finance
Program in Science, Technology, and Society

Administrative Assistant
Comparative Media Studies/Writing

Managing Director
MIT-Eurasia Program
Center for International Studies

The MIT Excellence Awards + Collier Medal acknowledge the extraordinary efforts made by members of the MIT community toward fulfilling the goals, values, and mission of the Institute. Some of the recipients include staff from SHASS.

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2025 Infinite Mile Award winners

Elizabeth Bond

John Congdon

Carl Holt

Paree Pinkney

Jessie Leah Schanzle

Ekaterina Zabrovski

SHASS MIT Excellence Award winners