OACS Staff Bios & Contact Information
Mark Dalhouse has been the Director of OACS since 2003 when he came to Vanderbilt. He finished his 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 a proud husband and father of twin boys (Teddy & Braden) who were born August 8, 2007.
mark.t.dalhouse@vanderbilt.edu | 322-3127
Carolyn Audet is the Assistant Director at OACS with a focus on global service learning. She has a PhD in Anthropology from Vanderbilt University, with a focus on ancient Maya political organization, and has experience working in Latin American and Africa. For the past two years Carolyn has been directing the Kampala Project, a program focused on HIV/AIDS treatment, education, and advocacy in Kampala, Uganda and is hoping to direct new international programs next summer. She works with student volunteer groups that have a global focus and with individuals who want to intern abroad. Although Carolyn spends the majority of her work life in extremely hot climates... she hails from the greatest cold country, Canada, and is a brutal ice-hockey star here in Nashville. You'll recognize her from the puck-sized bruises on her legs.
Carolyn.audet@vanderbilt.edu | 322-2148
Shaiya Baer has been the Assistant Director at OACS since 2005, but he began working at Vanderbilt in 1997. Many moons ago he completed his masters in Education and he swears he can't recall the institution he attended. While working at OACS, his goal is to promote service among students, but most importantly, to understand why we do that service which in the long run engages us in more service. Shaiya has a big family! Wife Charisse, daughter Elana, newborn daughter Izzy (born 8/29) plus 3 dogs, 3 cats, a gerbil and a gecko named Morty who is lonely up in Shaiya's office and hopes you'll come visit him real soon.
Shaiya.baer@vanderbilt.edu | 343-2205
Martha Dale joined OACS as the Administrative Assistant in April 2003, but she has been employed at Vanderbilt for 20 years. During her years here at Vanderbilt she was honored with employee of the year for her work with Vanderbilt Home Care Services. She received her secretarial education from Tennessee State University. Martha's primary responsibility is to perform all administrative duties for OACS and she is the primary person for the vehicle loan program and room reservations. Martha has a son and enjoys playing tennis. She is presently attending Tennessee State University and majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Africana Studies and Social Services and will complete her studies in 2009.
Martha.l.dale@vanderbilt.edu | 343-7878
Lilly Massa-McKinley joined the OACS team as the Program Coordinator in June 2007 and has thus far loved every minute of it. She's originally from Michigan, but has lived in North Carolina, Montana, Indiana, and now Tennessee. She completed her master's in Student Affairs Administration at Indiana University and before that worked with Habitat for Humanity. She is passionate about social justice issues and is very excited to help coordinate the VIEW internship program in DC, advise service orgs, and lead programming initiatives for the intense election-year ahead! Lilly spends her free time chilling out with her dog, Frida, and partner, Ryan. You might also find her at the Bluebird soakin' up some original country music.
Lilly.m.massa@vanderbilt.edu | 322-7859
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