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    Taylor Malasek

    Taylor Malasek's leadership is easy to see on the soccer field. The former University of North Georgia (UNG) forward scored 17 goals and tallied four assists to lead the Nighthawks women's soccer program back to the NCAA tournament in 2019 after a two-year absence.

    But her leadership extends far beyond the field of competition. The Peachtree City, Georgia, native set an example off the field with her teammates and in general as part of her studies.

    She was among the top 30 contenders for the 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year award. She became the first UNG student-athlete to reach this round of consideration for the national award, advancing from the initial list of 535 nominees representing 18 different sports.

    Malasek, who is pursuing a degree in biology, earned the Elite 15 Award for women's soccer from the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) in 2019 and was a first-team All-PBC performer. The Elite 15 Award is given to the student-athlete competing in each PBC championship who has the highest overall cumulative GPA. Malasek had a 4.0 GPA.

    She believes her actions embody her leadership.

    "I can't ask someone to do something I'm not willing to do," Malasek said. "I put in the work and make sure others are following suit."

    Malasek enjoys the team aspect of soccer. She believes the sport offers lessons that are transferable to other parts of life.

    She plans to pursue a physician assistant degree since graduating from UNG.

    "I want a skill I can use anywhere," she said. "If someone's injured in public and I'm there, then I can help. Physician assistants are always needed."

    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."
    Kaitlin Ramspeck

    Kaitlin Ramspeck

    A chance meeting turned into an opportunity for 2018 graduate, Kaitlin Ramspeck, to travel halfway around the world and lead a research project.
    Cyndy Solis-Cruz

    Cyndy Solis-Cruz

    A lot of people talk about the state of health care in this country, but Cyndy Solis-Cruz has lived it. Now, she plans to become a pediatric cardiologist.
    Aneta Galazka

    Aneta Galazka

    Aneta Galazka was a nontraditional student in every sense of the word. She came to the U.S. from Poland in search of the American Dream, and found and lead it—years later—at the University of North Georgia (UNG).
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