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    Sofia Bork Aun

    University of North Georgia (UNG) ’12 alumna Sofia Bork Aun is working at one of the nation's largest banks, Truist, and impacting her community through servant leadership. She graduated from UNG with a degree in English and now serves as the community affairs manager for Truist. Aun, credits her family who inspire her to be both passionate and humble.

    Aun's mother is from Bogota, Colombia. As a second-generation American, Aun feels her bicultural upbringing fostered a natural curiosity about the world and others.

    While always aware of her culture growing up, Aun shared it wasn't until her time at UNG that she fully leaned into her heritage. The change that sparked this newfound self-discovery was a study abroad trip where she lived in Madrid, Spain, for six weeks.

    "I grew up bicultural, and my study abroad experience was the catalyst for me leaning into my Latin heritage," Aun said. "I had never been abroad before, and I experienced my heritage through a new lens."

    The experience inspired her to become an international student mentor when she returned to Dahlonega. Aun held several leadership roles as an undergraduate student, including secretary in Phi Mu sorority, an editor at the UNG newspaper, a member of Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society, and an editor of UNG’s Mountain Laurels, the art and literary magazine

    Aun said her experiences at UNG shaped who she is today.

    "I learned confidence. I was able to learn who I was, what I loved, and UNG helped me continue to foster my passion for the arts. It was always there, but I had the best college experience," the Dahlonega, Georgia, native said.

    Inspired by her family, Aun's love for helping others hasn't wavered since leaving UNG. Her servant leadership style is a direct reflection of her upbringing. She takes pride in being a connector and loves working with people. Outside of work, she volunteers as a Board Member of Park Pride, the Historic Oakland Cemetery Foundation, the American Jewish Committee – ACCESS Steering Committee, the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, the Georgia Latino Law Foundation, and is a member of the Leadership Georgia Class of 2023.

    Aun's biggest piece of advice is for people to pursue what they love. She shared people often vocalized their opinions on her choice of major, but the support of her family helped her to realize there was value in pursuing her passions.

    "Major in what you love. If people tell you that it’s not practical or it doesn't make sense, know you were given those talents for a reason," Aun said. "You can only thrive by being true to yourself. I’m thankful that my parents encouraged me."

    Anastasia  Lin

    Anastasia Lin

    Dr. Anastasia Lin, assistant vice president of research and engagement, mentors students applying for nationally competitive scholarships and has helped UNG become a top producer of Fulbright students.
    Phillip Mitchell

    Phillip Mitchell

    Dr. Phillip Mitchell, an assistant professor of English at UNG, has found success both with internal awards and as a songwriter.
    Michelle Alvarado

    Michelle Alvarado

    Michelle Alvarado, a first-generation student, CAMP mentor, McNair Scholar, and Goizueta Scholarship recipient, hopes others will be inspired by her leadership and realize hardships are worthwhile.
    Natalie Marroquin

    Natalie Marroquin

    Natalie Marroquin is preparing for her teaching career with an approach that incorporates empathy and compassion to bring out the best in her students.
    Benjamin Ainsworth

    Benjamin Ainsworth

    Benjamin Ainsworth hopes his assistance through his transfer coach and Student Government Association roles helps fellow UNG students make the most of their experience.
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