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    Emma Anderson

    Throughout her four years at the University of North Georgia (UNG), Emma Anderson was on a mission: to make a difference by getting involved.

    Her quest started with her first semester on the Dahlonega Campus.

    "I walked up to the club table of the Gay-Straight Alliance and asked the president, 'Do you have any positions open?'" Anderson said.

    They didn't. Instead, she became an active club member and ran unopposed for vice president the following spring semester. For six semesters after that, Anderson was an executive committee member and worked to make a difference.

    "I empathize with the emotions you get when you don't feel accepted," said Anderson, who earned a bachelor's degree in biology in May 2021. "I wanted to pursue a leadership position, so I could stand up for and amplify the voices of those who felt like they didn't have one. That's why I wanted to become a leader."

    During her time with the club geared toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) community, Anderson spearheaded the effort to change the name. The Honors Program participant succeeded when the club became the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) in spring 2020.

    "I wanted to ensure there is an open and welcoming community on the Dahlonega Campus," she said.

    Anderson also helped her fellow students succeed in chemistry classes. The Johns Creek, Georgia, native worked as a facilitator with Supplemental Instruction (SI). The academic success program uses a collaborative group setting to help students through difficult courses.

    "I couldn't have gotten through biology and chemistry without the SI program," said Anderson, who volunteered to become an SI facilitator as a junior. "It ignited my passion for servant leadership. And it was easy for me to help other students."

    After her first year as an SI facilitator, she became a SI mentor. In her final year at UNG, Anderson was the senior mentor.

    "I solely focus on helping the other facilitators and mentors," she said. "I will also delegate tasks and gather data and analytics to help the team."

    Anderson credited both organizations with helping her grow.

    "I would take what I learned as an SI mentor and use it at GSA," she said. "Then I would get ideas from GSA and take them back to SI."

    Ashlee McCaskill

    Ashlee McCaskill

    Ashlee McCaskill, associate professor of biology at UNG, manages the greenhouse on the Dahlonega Campus and serves as curator of the botanical teaching collection, herbarium, and native garden. She established the woodland garden through grant funding.
    Sonia Alcantar

    Sonia Alcantar

    UNG alumna Sonia Alcantar, '16, believes no one should limit themselves. "Put yourself out there and make friends and talk with professors. You’ll never know what they’ll help you achieve in your life."
    Martha Rodriguez

    Martha Rodriguez

    Martha Rodriguez gained confidence to help develop fellow Hispanic leaders while she was a student at UNG.
    Mark Molinaro

    Mark Molinaro

    Mark Molinaro aimed to help others pursue their dreams at UNG like he did with his research.
    Cristian Ramos

    Cristian Ramos

    Cristian Ramos, who earned a degree in communication with a concentration in organizational leadership, is committed to assisting the local Latino community through volunteerism, political engagement and campus leadership.
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