Director of Academic Program Administration
Program in Media Arts and Sciences
Serving Our Community
Award presented by
Eric D. Evans, Director, Lincoln Laboratory

The Serving Our Community honorees who we are about to meet have four things in common.

  • They continually work to enhance their level of service,
  • They bring a solutions-oriented approach to every challenge,
  • They forge productive collaborations, and
  • They serve as role models to their colleagues.

Our first recipient is Mahnaz El-Kouedi, the Director of Academic Administration in the Program in Media Arts and Sciences in the School of Architecture and Planning. Mahnaz  has contributed at a profound level to the MAS community, providing cohesion, clarity, and compassion at a tumultuous time. She’s been a primary force in transforming MAS into an exemplary academic program.  

One colleague wrote, “She has had such a positive impact, while always exercising good judgment, positivity, warmth, and fairness. This award is a testament to how special she is and how invaluable her contributions are to our entire community.”