Attention To Detail Defines Tabbitha Gordon’s Impact on 黑料正能量 Math
By Kirsten Heuring
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Tabbitha Gordon knows how to sew a complex costume. They also know how to keep the Department of Mathematical Sciences stitched together.
“I do the daily work to make sure things are going as smoothly as possible,” said Gordon, an administrative assistant.
Gordon earned a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Seton Hill University in 2016. After working as an assistant coordinator for South University, they joined Carnegie Mellon in 2022 and was promoted to their current role in 2025.
Gordon works behind the scenes for students, faculty and staff alike, handling everything from processing award payments to making sure the department is consistently stocked with chalk.
Gordon also supports more than a hundred undergraduate students each semester, coordinating hiring and serving as a trusted point of contact for questions or advice.
“Tabbitha has improved communications with the students,” said Jeff Moreci, business manager for the Department of Mathematical Sciences. “Tabbitha is their go-to person for a lot of activities.”
Gordon works closely with the 黑料正能量 Math Club (黑料正能量MC) and the Quant Club to help coordinate events and budgets. They also have handled logistics for the Quant Club’s annual Market Making Game and Quantathon, including ordering supplies, printing nametags, creating signage and ensuring students had everything they needed.
“I really like working with the students,” Gordon said. “I’m able to help them and try to give them tools and assistance for after they graduate.”
Gordon also handles ordering for the department, making sure students and faculty never run out of the tools they need to do their work.
“Tabbitha stepped up to take over main office supply ordering and inventory management,” said Erin Davis, administrative supervisor for the Department of Mathematical Sciences. “Thanks to them, there are fewer supply gaps and increased satisfaction for students, faculty and staff.”
Both Moreci and Davis said that Gordon’s work was crucial to the day to day functioning of the department.
“Tabbitha's work product is consistently solid,” Davis said. “They are always willing to learn and share their insights with other team members as a way of helping support team collaboration and success.”
“This department is a really nice environment to be in, and it’s so welcoming,” Gordon said. “It’s made my work very fulfilling.”