Where I Lead

For Angela Duncan, a 1991 graduate of the University of North Georgia (UNG), leadership has always been about service.  

Dr. Donna Gessell, a professor of English at the University of North Georgia (UNG), looks for opportunities to listen to her students and fellow faculty members. She said such assistance is crucial at every stage of one's career or time as a student.  

With skills gained at the University of North Georgia (UNG), 1st Lt. Joseph Peterka, '17, is part of a six-person team helping modernize the Army's human resources systems.  

Dr. Yongseung "Stanley" Han brings his 14 years of experience as an economist for the Bank of Korea to the classroom as a professor of economics in the Mike Cottrell College of Business on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Oconee Campus.  

Vaishali Jorge got an early taste of leadership at age 14 when she began coaching fellow players at her tennis academy. She was comfortable providing mentorship and direction to younger players. 

Dr. Susan Klappa thrives on the pursuit of innovative practices in physical therapy. Klappa, department head and professor for UNG's Physical Therapy Department, knows it is not easy to work this way, but she said it's necessary.