Justina Mason
Director of Student Programs and Support Services
jmason1@johnmarshall.eduEducation
B.A., Georgia State University
M.S., Georgia State University
Ed.D., Drexel University
Career Highlights
Dr. Justina Mason is a higher education leader known for building intentional student experiences that blend rigor, clarity, and meaningful engagement. For more than a decade, she has strengthened student success initiatives across public universities, graduate business programs, and medical education environments, consistently designing systems that empower students to rise to high expectations with confidence.
Most recently, Dr. Mason served as the Assistant Director of Graduate Student Engagement at the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. There, she elevated the graduate student experience through innovative professional development initiatives and signature programming, including Robinson’s first Leadership Conference, a flagship experience designed to cultivate leadership skills, strategic thinking, and connect industry professionals with graduate students. She strengthened communication strategies, guided students through complex academic processes, and partnered closely with faculty and administrators to deepen engagement and reinforce a culture of excellence within competitive graduate programs.
Prior to that, she served as the Associate Director of Student Affairs at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in South Georgia. As a member of the founding administrative team for a new osteopathic medical school, she helped shape student affairs operations, contributed to accreditation efforts through the Commission of Osteopathic College Accreditation, and established policies and support structures designed to sustain long-term institutional growth.
In addition to her institutional leadership, Dr. Mason serves as the Educational Consultant for Edify Consulting, where she partners with students, families, and organizations to provide academic coaching, strategic advising, and personal development guidance. Through this work, she extends her impact beyond campus, helping individuals navigate educational and professional transitions with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Mason earned her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management from Drexel University. She also holds both a Master of Science in Sports Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Georgia State University. Her academic training sharpened her ability to align institutional strategy with student development, allowing her to lead with both analytical insight and relational awareness.
At her core, Dr. Mason is driven by a commitment to excellence and empowerment. She is passionate about creating environments where students feel challenged, supported, and fully capable of achieving ambitious goals. As she continues to grow in her leadership, her focus remains on shaping transformative student experiences and contributing to institutions that prioritize both access and achievement.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Mason finds joy and balance through ballet and gardening. Whether in the studio or tending to her garden, she embraces the discipline and patience required for growth, believing that success, much like cultivation, flourishes with intention and care.