Kelly Dunne

Kelly Dunne is an affiliate faculty member in the Women & Gender Studies Program at George Mason University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She has held administrative roles at the School of International Service (SIS) since 1996, including serving as Executive Director from 2016 to 2024. Her academic interests focus on history, childhood studies, and education. She leads study abroad courses in Ireland, the UK, New Orleans, and integrates cultural immersion into her teaching.

Education:

• MAIS in Liberal Studies, George Mason University
• BA in Classical Studies with a History minor, College of William & Mary

Her courses emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, including The American Landscapes in Fiction, Film, and History, Childhood Studies, and History of Humanity: Food & Drink. She also oversees internships and senior capstone projects.

University service includes roles on the Faculty Senate, Academic Standards Committee, and CHSS Student Policies & Appeals Committee.