Meet the Staff

Mark Dalhouse, Ph.D | Assistant Dean and Director | 615-322-3127
Mark earned a Ph.D. in Recent American History at Miami University of Ohio. He is a Kennedy enthusiast, teaches classes at Vanderbilt focusing on civics and politics, and believes in the integration of academics with experiential learning through service. He is the Faculty Head of East House on the Commons and lives there with his wife, Mary Ellen, and twin boys (Teddy & Braden). mark.t.dalhouse@vanderbilt.edu

Martha Dale, BA | Administrative Assistant | 615-343-7878
Martha has worked at Vanderbilt for over 20 years. During this time she was honored with employee of the year for her work with Vanderbilt Home Care Services. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Tennessee State University. Martha performs all administrative duties for OACS and she is the primary person for the vehicle loan program and room reservations. Martha has a son, Dwight, and enjoys playing tennis. martha.l.dale@vanderbilt.edu

Lilly Massa-McKinley, MS | Associate Director | 615-322-7859
Lilly earned her BA from Wake Forest University in Sociology and her master’s in Student Affairs Administration at Indiana University. She is passionate about social justice issues and loves to promote community engagement and experiential learning. Lilly is currently pursuing her Ed.D. through Vanderbilt’s Higher Education program and when she is not studying she spends time with her partner, Ryan, her daughter, Eleanor, and her dogs, Frida and Shelby. lilly.m.massa@vanderbilt.edu

Shaiya Baer, MA | Assistant Director | 615-343-2205
Shaiya completed his masters in Education at American University. His goal at OACS is to promote service among students, but most importantly, to understand why service is important. Shaiya has a big family! Wife Charisse, daughter Elana, 2 year old daughter Izzy plus 3 dogs, 3 cats, a gerbil and a gecko named Morty! Shaiya loves conversations with students so drop by for a visit! shaiya.baer@vanderbilt.edu

Amanda Taylor, M.Ed | Program Coordinator | 615-343-2148
Amanda earned her B.S. at Vanderbilt in Human & Organizational Development: Community Leadership and Political Science and her M.Ed in Community Development at Peabody College at Vanderbilt. She specializes in program evaluation and service-learning, but enjoys learning more about all aspects of this mysterious thing called “service”.  Amanda was also Captain of the Vanderbilt Women’s Tennis Team and still enjoys playing and coaching tennis. amanda.taylor@vanderbilt.edu

Anne Alesch, BA | Graduate Student Worker | 615-322-7044
Anne received a BA in Religion and Psychology from Simpson College and is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity degree at Vanderbilt’s Divinity School. She is originally from Iowa, where she completed a year of national service through the Iowa Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA program. Anne loves to spend time playing sports, reading, and hanging out with her 4 sisters. anne.r.alesch@vanderbilt.edu

 Charlotte Hassen, BS | AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer | 615-343-8537
Charlotte earned BS in Secondary Education and English Literature from Vanderbilt University and is currently completing her second year of national service through the Tennessee Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA program. During her time as an undergrad, she was actively involved with OACS as a member of the Alternative Spring Break exec board. When Charlotte’s not in the CPH, you can probably find her cheering on the ‘Dores or romping around Centennial Park with her dog, Memphis. charlotte.e.hassen@vanderbilt.edu