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    Jenna Libman

    Jenna Libman's genuine nature powers her business. What started as a hobby, the University of North Georgia (UNG) alumna turned into a successful enterprise.

    Libman started Driven to Style, her Instagram-based, secondhand clothing business, in 2015 while in high school. She also sold the gently used and new clothing on Poshmark, eBay, Mercari, and Instagram. Libman, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing with a digital marketing concentration in spring 2020, collected her inventory through shopping at thrift stores and secondhand shops.

    She said the secret to her business acumen was simple.

    "People can relate to me. I'm a real person," Libman said. "I wouldn't sell something I'm not comfortable wearing."

    Libman earned the UNG Student Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award in October 2019 as part of UNG's Women Entrepreneurship Week.

    Libman is also the founder and CEO of Daffodil Marketing, which she launched in 2020.

    "UNG set me up with the digital marketing skills and techniques needed to be successful in the real world," Libman said.

    Mariangela Vecchiarini-Piazza, assistant professor in the Mike Cottrell College of Business, taught Libman classes as part of the student's entrepreneurship minor.

    "Jenna was motivated to succeed. She had the right mindset and put enthusiasm in everything she does," Vecchiarini-Piazza said. "Being in school and running a business at the same time can be challenging, but Jenna was very driven and organized and was able to excel in both things."

    Libman said she always loved the psychology of business marketing. The entrepreneurship minor was especially helpful as one of her classes required a 10-minute pitch about her business.

    "When she was in my entrepreneurship class, I had a chance to appreciate her creativity, but also her work ethic and the great energy she brought into her team," Vecchiarini-Piazza said. "I think that by taking our entrepreneurship classes she further explored her strengths and became more aware of her entrepreneurial potential thanks to the practical and experiential approach characterizing our program."

    Libman grew her leadership as social media chair for Delta Zeta, her sorority. From her fellow business students, she learned to be more outgoing. She said her determination served her well as an entrepreneur and a student.

    "I'm willing to fight for how I believe something should be done," Libman said.

    Maryna Murdock

    Maryna Murdock

    A native of Ukraine, Maryna Murdock first taught elementary English, then moved into the banking industry. Now, she wants to share her finance knowledge with her students.
    Mike Ryan

    Mike Ryan

    Mike Ryan, who teaches microeconomics and macroeconomics and is the head of the Department of Economics and Finance in the Mike Cottrell College of Business at UNG, has been recognized for teaching excellence by state and national organizations.
    Eavan Thomas

    Eavan Thomas

    Goal-by-goal, Honors alumna Eavan Thomas went from undecided to savvy business professional leader.
    Logan Bell

    Logan Bell

    After living in dorms, walking to class, seeing the same faces, and meeting someone new every day, Logan Bell fell in love with the community feel of UNG.
    Eric Norris

    Eric Norris

    Eric Norris gained skills in UNG's Corps of Cadets and the military that continue to benefit him as a Superior Court judge.
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