Meet the Team
We make it happen.
Mason Cable Network has a variety of people working to make sure that the channel runs and has content. We run 24/7 on our campus channel and broadcast our live events and shows online, here on masoncablenetwork.com. Feel free to contact us at mcn@gmu.edu.
Fun fact: We ALL love TV!
Patrice Pannell
General Manager
Major: Films and Video Studies
Concentration: Production/Post-Production
Year: Senior
Bio: I was born in Queens, New York, and graduated from Robinson Secondary School in 2013. My interests includes video editing, reading, listening to music, and spending time with my family. I got her start at Mason Cable Network while I was pursuing her degree in Communications. I first started as a video editing intern and is now to General Manager of the network. And just like how Mason Cable Network helped me further pursue her passion in editing, I hopes to give other people that same opportunity while working here!
Contact: ppannell@gmu.edu
Jeffrey Carberry 
News Director
Major: Government & International Politics
Year: Senior
Bio: I was born in Media, Pennsylvania and graduated from Chichester High School in 2021. I got my start in Mason Cable Network freshman year after going to the Student Media open house and becoming an anchor. Right now, I am the News Director for MCN where I am in charge of picking what topic and events go into the script and making sure that I can arrange times for students to go out and film various events around campus. I have been with MCN for 3 1/2 years now!
Contact: jcarberr@gmu.edu
Ximena Espinoza Pérez
Social Media and Marketing Manager
Major: Communication
Concentration: Journalism
Year: Senior
Bio: I was born in the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia and graduated from Landstown High School in 2020. Some of my contributions to George Mason University are: Hosting my own radio show for WGMU radio called “Mornings with Xime”, I have been an assistant editor for Hispanic Culture Review for the 2023-2024 edition, and I am now a Mason Influencer for the Office of University Branding. My career aspirations lie on broadcasting and reporting and Mason Cable Network has given me the opportunity and avenue to further expand my knowledge and skillset. As an MCN staff member, I am in charge of having our Instagram page up and running posting content of our day-to-day operations, behind-the-scenes of the show, and much more!
Contact: xespinoz@gmu.edu
Benjamin Donnelly
Production Manager
Major: Film & Video Studies
Year: Senior
Bio: I grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Virginia in 2019. I joined MCN in Spring 2023. I really like working for the Cable News show the people are great and I learn a lot!
Contact: bdonnel2@gmu.edu
Norma Reyes
Senior Video Editor
Major: Film & Video Studies
Year: Senior
Bio: I grew up in Alexandria, VA and started George Mason in 2021. Initially, I was in Mason Cable network to help set up the live show in Fall 2021.In Spring 0f 2022, I returned and became Senior Video Editor, and now edit the show while also managing post-production for the videos we produce. This will be my 5th semester at MCN!
Contact: nreyes7@gmu.edu