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    Mallory Rodriguez

    Mallory Rodriguez spends her days teaching University of North Georgia (UNG) students about leadership and mentoring them as they take on various roles on campus.

    UNG's director of student leadership sees leadership as a chance to change the world for the better.

    "Leadership is an opportunity to work toward positive social change in communities," Rodriguez said. "It's about people coming together to make good things happen, make a difference and leverage the strengths of our teams to build off one another."

    Rodriguez has experienced the lessons gained via formal training such as Leadership Lumpkin and the Gallup Accelerated Strengths Coaching course, guiding students from across the University System of Georgia (USG) through the Leaving a Legacy of Leadership, and through daily experience. Those elements add up to an understanding that leadership is not a one-size-fits-all mentality. 

    "Leadership is personal. There is not just one right way to lead," Rodriguez said. "Everybody has the capability to lead if they invest in developing themselves, if they feel stirred to make change."

    She understands influence can come through a position, but she reminds her students they can make an impact wherever they are.

    "Leadership shouldn't be a scary thing," Rodriguez said. "It's a part of our everyday lives where we can make small impacts and changes that make a big difference."

    A particular instance in which she guided students to see their own potential was the unification of Student Government Association (SGA). In fall 2020, SGA enacted a system with a single president and campus vice presidents for the first time. It was an in-depth process where collaboration made something new possible.

    "What I loved about that journey with our students was helping them see a vision that they'd never dreamed of before," Rodriguez said. "It's easy to get into a routine and feel like there's no other way."

    Chase Strickland

    Chase Strickland

    2nd Lt. Chase Strickland, who commissioned and graduated from UNG in May 2015, was ranked the top ROTC cadet in the nation his senior year.
    Allison Galloup

    Allison Galloup

    In her role as the special collections and digital initiatives librarian, Allison Galloup feels that she's bridging UNG's past with its future.
    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.
    Carolynn DeSandre

    Carolynn DeSandre

    Carolynn DeSandre believes that to improve the health of families, it is essential to understand their beliefs about health and wellness and design treatment strategies that work within their daily lives.
    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.
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