Where I Lead

Where I Lead features the many faces of leadership, demonstrating the countless ways our students, faculty and alumni make an impact on the lives of individuals, our communities and the world. Through their stories, we showcase the commitment to excellence, dedication to service and desire to make a difference that are the hallmarks of their efforts. Our track record is proven: At UNG, we turn personal potential into success, and successful people into leaders.

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Tamirat Abegaz

Tamirat Abegaz

Employee - Dahlonega
Dr. Tamirat Abegaz, associate professor of computer science and information systems, leverages his in-depth knowledge, industry certifications, and contacts in business and agencies like the NSA to bring a real-world education to his students.
Jaymee Acton

Jaymee Acton

Alumni - Dahlonega
Jaymee Acton figured out during her UNG playing career that she wanted to be a basketball coach, and now she has a track record of success as a UNG assistant coach.
Benjamin Ainsworth

Benjamin Ainsworth

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

Kayli Allen

Alumni - Gainesville
Despite a joint disorder, UNG graduate Kayli Allen served as a Nighthawk Navigator and a role model to her peers when she was a student.
Brent Allison

Brent Allison

Employee - Oconee
Brent Allison researched Japanese anime to find out how he can improve both the learning of students and the teaching methods of teachers.
Michelle Alvarado

Michelle Alvarado

Alumni - Gainesville
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.
Christodiah Amoah

Christodiah Amoah

Student - Oconee
Christodiah Amoah leads through her father's legacy of patience and teamwork in an effort to earn a nursing degree.
Saara Anam

Saara Anam

Student - Dahlonega
Saara Anam values the opportunities UNG has given her to build community and learn in a university setting.
Maddie Ananthasane

Maddie Ananthasane

Student - Dahlonega
Maddie Ananthasane won a Peach Belt Conference individual championship and tied for 31st at the NCAA Division II championships as a freshman. She is grateful to learn from other great leaders in UNG's women's golf program.
Anna Caitlyn Anderson

Anna Caitlyn Anderson

Alumni - Dahlonega
Anna Caitlyn "AC" Anderson took on a variety of leadership roles at UNG. Through them all, she maintained a constant growth mindset.
Maria Anifowose

Maria Anifowose

Alumni - Gainesville
Maria Anifowose wants to lead children in Nigeria to greater opportunities through her language skills, incorporating her education and previous leadership experiences.
Paul Arcangeli

Paul Arcangeli

Alumni - Dahlonega
UNG alumnus Paul Arcangeli, '87, knows leadership is about motivating others. "People do things because they want to follow you."
Jordan Armstrong

Jordan Armstrong

Alumni - Dahlonega
UNG cadet Jordan Armstrong developed her leadership style by incorporating bits of others' styles and her "Army brat" lifestyle.
Melissa Armstrong

Melissa Armstrong

Alumni - Gainesville
Melissa Armstrong, the CEO of Legacy Link and a UNG alumna, is a servant leader who said taking care of others will help them work more effectively.
Amanda Ash

Amanda Ash

Alumni - Dahlonega
During her three years at UNG, Amanda Ash's successes were plentiful. Her final award was the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, which is known as the most prestigious undergraduate award in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the United States.<br />
Wayne Baird

Wayne Baird

Alumni - Dahlonega
Wayne Baird, '89, believes in keeping busy with giving back. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army and recruited veterans into the private sector. He has worked in the music industry and is developing leaders for Chick-fil-A. He also gladly lends his talents with the UNG Alumni Association and Mike Cottrell College of Business.
Jonathan Bautista

Jonathan Bautista

Student - Dahlonega
For UNG student Jonathan Bautista, leading means helping others, something he's planning to make a career of after graduating.
Caroline Beach

Caroline Beach

Student - Dahlonega
Junior Caroline Beach sees leadership as taking initiative to achieve common goals.
Timothy Beauchamp

Timothy Beauchamp

Student - Gainesville
Timothy Beauchamp leads through service, taking on tasks he knows others would prefer not to do.
Christian Bello Escobar

Christian Bello Escobar

Employee - Gainesville
Christian Bello-Escobar brings his experiences as a first-generation graduate of immigrant parents to his role as UNG's director of migrant programs and services.