Where I Lead

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student - Oconee

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

Saara Anam

Student - Dahlonega

Saara Anam values the opportunities UNG has given her to build community and learn in a university setting.

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

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

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

Alumni - Dahlonega

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

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

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

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.

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

Student - Dahlonega

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

Caroline Beach

Student - Dahlonega

Junior Caroline Beach sees leadership as taking initiative to achieve common goals.

Timothy Beauchamp

Student - Gainesville

Timothy Beauchamp leads through service, taking on tasks he knows others would prefer not to do.

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.

Bern Bennett

Alumni - Gainesville

Bern Bennett believes that effective leadership relies on dedication and teamwork.

Dwight Bennett

Alumni - Dahlonega

1st Lt. Dwight Bennett learned lessons in resiliency at UNG while seeing the world through his studies of the Arabic language.

Joy Bolt

Employee - Gainesville

Joy Bolt, UNG's dean of libraries, has profound hearing loss. And while that makes her an advocate for those with disabilities, she strives to make the libraries a welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone.

Sofia Bork Aun

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG alumna Sofia Bork Aun believes servant leadership and humility are key ingredients to effective leadership as she serves as the community affairs manager for Truist.

Laurana Bradley

Student - Dahlonega

UNG cadet Laurana Bradley aims to be a selfless leader by making sacrifices and being willing to help others when they are struggling. She is a UNG Military Scholarship recipient who serves in the Georgia Army National Guard.

Lori Bramlett

Employee - Blue Ridge

Lori Bramlett, assistant director of enrollment services at UNG's Blue Ridge Campus, is an Ellijay native who aims to help others in her community see how higher education opens doors for students

Renee Bricker

Employee - Dahlonega

History professor Renee Bricker encourages civic engagement among young adults, including her students. it's an area that's been important to Bricker since her own college years.

Caleb Brooks

Alumni - Gainesville

UNG alumni Caleb Brooks realized he had a knack for studying and analyzing media, mainly film, and learning Japanese. He parlayed that skill into regularly tutoring students online and winning a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

Andre Davis Brown

Alumni - Dahlonega

Teamwork is Andre Davis Brown's preferred method of leadership, and he used that method as a member of the Corps of Cadets, Black Student Union and Sigma Nu fraternity.

Caroline Brown

Alumni - Dahlonega

Caroline Brown's said her interactions with faculty made a difference in her education. "They take a vested interest in their students, in preparing them and encouraging them and equipping them for the next stage."

Elizabeth Brown

Alumni - Dahlonega

Elizabeth Brown led through action in academics, her sorority and the Alumni Student Host program.

Zach Brown

Alumni - Dahlonega

Men's basketball student-athlete Zach Brown has shown leadership both on and off the court. He is on the NCAA Committee to Promote Cultural Diversity and Equity, and he also serves on the NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Charles Burrage

Employee - Gainesville

Helping people become their healthiest selves while developing and inspiring students makes being a kinesiology professor at UNG the perfect role for Charles Burrage.

Buffie Burson

Employee - Dahlonega

When your father is a coach, it seems a given that you'll spend your childhood pursuing athletics. But Buffie Burson brings more than just a family pedigree to her successful 25 plus years as head coach of the women's basketball team.

Isabelle Calcano

Alumni - Cumming

Isabelle Calcaño served as Student Government Association vice president on UNG's Cumming Campus and earned a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity at age 18.

Jessica Calderon

Student - Dahlonega

Cadet 2nd Lt. Jessica Calderon is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing inspired by a desire to help others, and she also offers leadership to those around her at UNG.

Udis Calderon

Alumni - Gainesville, Dahlonega

UNG alumnus Udis Calderon, '20, shared his first-hand knowledge of getting involved on campus and engaging with students, faculty and staff as an orientation leader and resident assistant on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Elisa Carlson

Employee - Gainesville

Elisa Carlson uses her expertise and professional experience as a dialect coach to help actors find their voice.

Jesse Carrillo

Alumni - Gainesville

UNG alumnus Jesse Carrillo, '20, said his time at UNG was full of lessons, one of which was perseverance. "When obstacles interfere with your studies, you have to roll with the punches and not let anything stop you."

Britney Casas

Student - Gainesville

Britney Casas leads through teamwork in her Nighthawk experiences on the Gainesville Campus.

Stephanie Castillo

Student - Gainesville

Stephanie Castillo wears many hats. She is the primary caregiver for her grandmother, a part-time nanny, and a full-time student on the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Gainesville Campus. She will add world traveler after completing a study abroad program in Spain.

Chi-Hsuan Catterson

Employee - Dahlonega

Though her first classes had only about a dozen students, Chi-Hsuan Catterson's passion for the Chinese language has helped the program grow exponentially at UNG.

Larry Cook

Employee - Gainesville

Theater professor Larry Cook throws himself into researching all aspects of his projects, and encourages his students to see how every subject they study at UNG can relate to their creative work.

Anna Cronan

Student - Dahlonega

Anna Cronan leads inside and outside of the science lab with honest communication and time management and makes sure to have fun.

Sarah Crowe

Alumni - Gainesville

Sarah Crowe operates with a mindset of service and empathy while also maintaining a mentality of lifelong learning.

Miranda Cunard

Student - Dahlonega

UNG student Miranda Cunard's leadership opportunities have allowed her to strengthen her skills and gain confidence by stepping out of her comfort zone.

Dominique Cunningham

Student

UNG student Dominique Cunningham leads through demonstration in and out of the biology labs.

Rebecca D'Angelo

Alumni

Lt. Col. Rebecca D'Angelo leads through consensus and listens to her intuition.

Jiyoung Daniel

Employee - Dahlonega

Jiyoung Daniel helped start UNG's program in Korean language and culture, and uses technology to keep her lessons relevant as real-world use of the language changes.

Benjamin Danko

Alumni - Dahlonega

Cadet Col. Benjamin Danko believes "you have to be a follower before you can be a leader."

Xandrea Dantin

Student - Blue Ridge

Xandrea Dantin wanted to translate her leadership in high school to opportunities in college. UNG has offered her multiple opportunities, including as Student Government Association vice president on the Blue Ridge Campus.

Lindsey Dasher

Student - Cumming

With a love for people and animals, UNG graduate student Lindsey Dasher is on a mission to encourage her peers to be confident.

Charles Davis

Alumni

Alumnus Charles Davis leads through culture development in and out of the classroom.

Uriyah Davis

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG alumna Uriyah Davis has experienced a lot of success at UNG, including establishing the first black sorority at the university.

Bryan Dawson

Employee - Dahlonega

Bryan Dawson enjoys using data to investigate topics like diversity perceptions of video games. but he also enjoys helping his undergraduate students develop their research into graduate-level work.

Carolynn DeSandre

Employee - Dahlonega

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.

Luisa Diaz-Kope

Employee - Online, Dahlonega

As the coordinator of the Master of Public Administration program, Luisa Diaz-Kope enjoys the diversity of experiences provided by the fully online program and how that helps her students grow.

Gina Diodati

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG alumna Gina Diodati served in a variety of leadership roles on campus and participated in multiple research projects, but she always looked for ways to improve herself and encourage others.

Tyler Dominy

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG basketball star Tyler Dominy earned a pair of degrees from UNG while being a leader on campus and in his community.

Terrance Dorsey

Alumni - Dahlonega

Terrance Dorsey considers himself to be a servant leader because he cares about how people are doing more than anything else.

Latrice Dunbar

Employee - Gainesville

Dr. Latrice Dunbar has a passion for helping underrepresented and underserved students prepare for success in college.

Angela Duncan

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG alumna Angela Duncan, '91, prefers to set an example. "If you are a true leader, the position is not about power, it's about doing for others."

Paul Dunlap

Employee - Dahlonega

His time as a student at UNG helped propel Paul Dunlap to an art career. He has spent more than two decades aiming to help his students realize their dreams can also become a reality.

Shelly Echols

Student - Dahlonega

State Sen. Shelly Echols practices leadership through an active approach predicated on serving others.

Pamela Elfenbein

Employee - Gainesville, Blue Ridge

A love for her grandparents turned into an academic interest in gerontology for Pamela Elfenbein, and she's used that expertise to create an academic program that has grown into the Institute for Healthy Aging at UNG.

Samantha Ethridge

Alumni - Dahlonega

For Samantha Ethridge, each leadership role helped her determine her own leadership style. "I started learning more about myself and how I wanted to lead."

Dillon Evans

Alumni - Dahlonega

Dillon Evans can confidently say the Chinese Language Flagship program has made his college experience an unforgettable ride.

Brittany Fanning

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG alumna Brittany Fanning is a leader in her field of painting, transforming how people see the world through her art.

Hayley Farmer

Alumni - Dahlonega

Hayley Farmer has been a leader on UNG's Ranger Challenge team and excelled at Advanced Camp ahead of her senior year.

Jelma Flores-Mota

Student - Gainesville

Jelma Flores-Mota knows that UNG students have a chance to be heard. She learned to speak up as a member of the Student Government Association to ensure her voice and others are heard.

Sarah Formica

Employee - Dahlonega

Researching and teaching about the building blocks of our world excites physics professor Sarah Formica, but she also cherishes the moments when her students connect difficult concepts with real-world applications.

Rob Fowler

Alumni - Dahlonega

As CEO and partner of Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance, UNG alumnus Rob Fowler has seen the value of attentive listening. He also served 10 years in the Army and Army Reserve in military intelligence.

Jaden-Ann Fraser

Student - Dahlonega

Jaden-Ann Fraser didn't wait to make an impact as a rifle student-athlete. She began showing leadership both in her performances and her interactions with teammates as a freshman.

Isaiah Gadsden

Alumni - Dahlonega

Isaiah Gadsden strives to avoid complacency, because he knows slacking off may have a negative outcome. "My advice is to make academics a priority."

Allison Galloup

Employee - Dahlonega, Gainesville

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

Paloma Galvan-Barron

Student - Gainesville

As just a freshman, Paloma Galvan-Barron is already serving a leader in medical care and sharing how her REACH scholarship enables her to help others.

Ashlyn Gonczi

Student - Dahlonega

UNG student Ashlyn Gonczi's leadership skills have grown since joining a sorority and taking on leadership roles.

Sara Gonzalez

Student - Dahlonega

Sara Gonzalez leads by perseverance while balancing employment, SGA involvement, the Honors Program, and a full course load.

Steve Gooch

Alumni - Dahlonega

Two degrees at UNG have helped equip Georgia state Sen. Steve Gooch to lead at the state legislature.

Jennifer Graff

Employee - Gainesville

UNG Visual Arts Department Head Jennifer Graff leads by ensuring everyone has a voice.

Amanda Groover

Alumni

With a servant leader mindset, Amanda Groover, '01, '04, allows others to learn by trial and error.

Journey Gurley

Alumni - Dahlonega

Journey Gurley won an NCAA Division II pole vault national title in 2021. She graduated in three years with an elementary and special education degree.

Yongseung Han

Employee - Oconee

UNG economics professor Dr. Yongseung Han thrives on providing his students with information they can use to improve their lives and chart their career paths.

Jason Hanline

Alumni - Gainesville

Alum Jason Hanline leads through expectations and a no-nonsense attitude.

Sheri Hardee

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. Sheri Hardee knows the challenges first-generation college students and low-income students face. The dean of UNG's College of Education aims to help others in the same way she received aid.

Edleen Henriquez

Student - Gainesville

Edleen Henriquez has embraced the chance to get out of her comfort zone to try new things in her wide variety of leadership roles at UNG.

Victoria Hightower

Employee - Dahlonega

As a professor of history and assistant director of the Nationally Competitive Scholarships Office, Dr. Victoria Hightower educates students at UNG about world history and encourages them to explore the world through study abroad experiences.

Michele Hill

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. Michele Hill won the UNG Distinguished Teaching Award and USG Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award. She earned the honors by helping her students excel through innovative lessons and service-learning projects.

Joy Holmes

Student - Gainesville

Joy Holmes said the training she received and the relationships she formed at UNG helped lead her to her current role as Hall County public information officer.

Nathalia Ingles

Alumni - Gainesville

A first-generation college student, Nathalia Ingles found her niche at UNG through leadership roles with the Latino Student Association, Nighthawks Entertainment, and the Speech and Debate Club.

Diana Ivleva

Student - Dahlonega

Spontaneous student Diana Ivleva serves her UNG as Student Government Association finance director, Russian Club treasurer and a Language Lab tutor.

Kevin Jackson

Alumni - Dahlonega

Kevin Jackson's laser focus is what has enabled him to earn thee degrees from UNG and ranks within the U.S. Army.

Ben Jarrard

Alumni

Ben Jarrard always dreamed of following his father and grandfather into the military. A medical condition changed his career path, and Jarrard is grateful to be able to represent his alma mater as a liaison at the state Capitol.

Guadalupe Jimenez

Student

UNG student Guadalupe Jimenez leads others through communication and setting an example.

Lauren Johnson

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. Lauren Johnson, assistant dean and associate professor in the College of Education, has helped implement a pair of programs that prepare minority teachers to enter classrooms in their home districts.

Kyle Jones

Student - Oconee

University of North Georgia student and math peer tutor nominated for the Clarke-Theodore Award.

Lesley Jones

Alumni - Gainesville

Lesley Jones enjoyed college much better the second time around by becoming involved on campus at UNG.

Vaishali Jorge

Alumni - Dahlonega

Vaishali Jorge knows some leaders think they can't show weakness, but she believes "the better leadership comes from being open and vulnerable."

Mike Joseph

Alumni - Dahlonega

Mike Joseph's charismatic personality and good communication skills have served him well in the Corps of Cadets and Black Student Union at UNG.

Deborah Kakou

Student - Gainesville

For UNG student Deborah Kakou, leadership involves being part of a strong team where everyone can provide valuable input.

Danielle Kent

Student - Dahlonega

Relationships are vital for Danielle Kent to lead, despite setbacks as she seeks to fulfill her dream of a college degree.

Joanna Kim

Employee - Gainesville

In 2015, Dr. Joanna Kim was designated as a Steinway Artist, joining the select ranks of concert artists and ensembles around the world.

Sung Shin Kim

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. Sung Shin Kim spent more than a decade helping build the East Asian studies program at the University of North Georgia (UNG).

Mallory King

Student - Dahlonega

Mallory King enjoys serving others through her leadership in Phi Mu and as a future educator.

John Leyba

Employee - Gainesville, Dahlonega

Dr. John Leyba, dean of UNG's College of Science & Mathematics, has helped oversee growth in the college while also seeking to maintain an accessible mentality.

Anastasia Lin

Employee - Dahlonega, Gainesville

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.

Anthony Linatoc

Student - Dahlonega

UNG Cadet Anthony Linatoc leads through encouragement in his role with the Corps of Cadets.

Zack Loggins

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG alumnus Zack Loggins has gone from running cross-country to the owner of one of the largest race-tracking businesses in the southeast and tracking the Peachtree Road Race.

Phong Luu

Employee - Gainesville

UNG mathematics faculty member Phong Luu regularly seeks out innovative technologies that can help his students better understand what he is teaching them.

Ash Mady

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. Ash Mady, a UNG computer science graduate, is an assistant professor of computer science. He emphasizes to students and colleagues that every person must be vigilant against growing cybersecurity threats.

Dina Makadiya

Student - Gainesville

Dina Makadiya has learned the value of teamwork, listening to others and allowing them to take ownership as president of the Asian Student Association on UNG's Gainesville Campus.

Taylor Malasek

Alumni - Dahlonega

Taylor Malasek's leadership extends far beyond the field of competition. "I can't ask someone to do something I'm not willing to do."

Brian Mann

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. D. Brian Mann, department head of modern and classical languages at UNG, has helped the university grow into a leader in language education.

Jeff Marker

Employee - Gainesville

Jeff Marker has assembled a well-rounded and renowned Communication, Media and Journalism department by helping it transition from offering mainly associate degrees to mainly providing bachelor's degree programs.

Megan Marrero-Castillo

Student - Dahlonega

Megan Marrero-Castillo's goal is to lead students at her former school to realize they can go to college outside of the comforts of Puerto Rico.

Natalie Marroquin

Alumni - Gainesville

Natalie Marroquin prepared for her teaching career with an approach that incorporated empathy and compassion to bring out the best in her students.

Jacob Martin

Alumni - Gainesville

Jacob Martin gained clinical experience for his Bachelor of Science in Nursing on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. He and several UNG nursing students helped administer vaccines. "Some of them gave a literal sigh of relief after getting the vaccine," Martin said.

Isabella Martinez

Student - Oconee

Isabella Martinez has learned how to be a stronger leader at UNG. "Leadership is not about being in charge. It's being a part of the community and working together toward a goal."

Bob Mathews

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG's Corps of Cadets and the Army prepared Bob Mathews for a successful business career.

Joseph Matthews

Employee - Dahlonega

Retired Col. Joseph Matthews, UNG's commandant of cadets, has used the leadership lessons of a 27-year Army career to help prepare the next generation of officers in UNG's Corps of Cadets.

Ashlee McCaskill

Employee - Dahlonega

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.

Erin McIntosh

Employee - Gainesville

UNG art faculty member Erin McIntosh seeks as many avenues as possible to share art with others in hopes of inspiring them to pursue their passion.

Rosaria Meek

Employee - Oconee

As a teacher of Spanish at the University of North Georgia (UNG), Dr. Rosaria Meek likes to blend compassion and a joy of learning into the classroom and in leadership.

Jon Mehlferber

Employee - Dahlonega

Whether he's helping to 3D-print masks during the COVID-19 pandemic or medical devices for children with disabilities, Dr. Jon Mehlferber thrives on teamwork. Mehlferber manages UNG's MakerBot Innovation Center.

Haley and Hannah Menees

Student - Gainesville

UNG students Haley and Hannah Menees have big plans. The sisters, who are 14 months apart, plan to study abroad before they become doctors.

Benjamin Middleton

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG's Corps of Cadets enabled 2nd Lt. Benjamin Middleton to lead through helping others develop.

Emma Mitchell

Student - Blue Ridge

UNG sophomore and Blue Ridge native Emma Mitchell is bringing a new multipurpose space to the Blue Ridge campus with her SGA team.

Nick Mitchell

Student - Dahlonega, Gainesville

Nick Mitchell found a purpose during his second round of higher education at UNG. He got involved and learned to speak out.

Phillip Mitchell

Employee - Blue Ridge

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

Jamie Mitchem

Employee - Gainesville

A geography professor at UNG, Jamie Mitchem used to be a storm chaser and was also the first recipient of the National HAZUS User of the Month Award presented by FEMA.

Katayoun Mobasher

Employee - Gainesville

Dr. Katayoun Mobasher enjoys interdisciplinary studies where she can combine her background and knowledge of geology, GIS, and remote sensing technologies in health-related fields.

C.J. Moneke

Student - Dahlonega

Whether it is as a resident assistant, president of Baptist Collegiate Ministries or as a desk attendant for Multicultural Student Affairs, C.J. Moneke leads through forming strong relationships.

Nataly Morales Villa

Alumni - Dahlonega, Gainesville

Nataly Morales Villa earned a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship and became the first in her family to earn a college degree when she graduated from UNG.

Esther Morgan-Ellis

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis, assistant professor of music at UNG, appreciates the way music can help build community both inside and outside the classroom.

July Morning

Student - Gainesville

Peer leadership is one of the cornerstones of success for UNG student July Morning.

Jenny Muller

Alumni - Dahlonega

Jenny Muller's time in UNG's Corps of Cadets prepared her to find success in the business world.

Taylor Mullikin

Student - Dahlonega

UNG student Taylor Mullikin focuses on empathy and helping others grow as cornerstones of her roles leading student groups.

Kyle Murphy

Employee

Kyle Murphy incorporates things he's learned from mentors to lead others.

Trey Murray

Student - Dahlonega

Trey Murray takes a hands-off approach to leadership, choosing instead to allow others to grow at their own pace.

Caroline Muñoz

Employee - Gainesville

Dr. Caroline Muñoz received the Distinguished Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Award at UNG and the Regents' Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award from the University System of Georgia.

Noah Myers

Student

Noah Myers serves as a resident assistant and works with Campus Recreation and Wellness while also preparing for a career as a nurse.

Anna Møller

Alumni - Dahlonega

Anna Møller shows her vulnerability as part of her leadership style. She is the first Honors Program student to serve as UNG SGA president.

Winnifred Namatovu

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. Winnifred Namatovu, an associate professor in UNG's College of Education, plays an integral role in the university's diversity and inclusion efforts and approaches leadership collaboratively.

Amanda Nash

Employee - Gainesville

The experience of working in a reference library motivated Amanda Nash to pursue library science as a career. It's a perfect fit, as she loves learning new things.

Han Nguyen

Student - Dahlonega

Han Nguyen excels in leadership roles with the Asian Student Association on the Dahlonega Campus and the Chess Club through an approach that highlights the best in others.

Wyatt Nicholson

Student - Blue Ridge

Nearly 900 miles from home, Wyatt Nicholson is only a sophomore at UNG’s Blue Ridge Campus, but is already making an impact as an SGA vice president.

Jessica Nix

Alumni - Gainesville

Working in a lab all day may seem boring to others, but the quest for the answer keeps Jessica Nix zeroed into the task.

Noemi Nolasco

Student - Dahlonega

Noemi Nolasco has honed a style of being reliable as an orientation leader, resident assistant, and president of the Latin American Student Organization at UNG.

Jared Oenick

Student

Jared Oenick leads inside and outside of the biology labs at UNG with a goal of medical school never far from his mind.

Jack Oktavec

Student - Dahlonega

A UNG senior, Jack Oktavec is set to graduate with his sights on taking over the sales world, but not before serving his peers and community as president of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. and through community service.

Sandy Ott

Employee - Blue Ridge

The Blue Ridge Campus has experienced exponential growth, including its move to a new stand-alone campus in fall 2020. Being part of this success is why Sandy Ott, director of the campus, accepted the job in 2015.

Hyunbean Park

Student - Dahlonega

For cadet Hyunbean Park, leadership involves helping others by sharing his experiences and encouraging them.

David Patterson

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. David Patterson, associate professor of biology, has leveraged internal and external funding to help provide valuable undergraduate research opportunities to his students.

Alyson Paul

Employee - Gainesville

Dr. Alyson Paul will lead the Gainesville Campus using strengths-based skills.

Bryson Payne

Employee - Dahlonega

As a first-generation student from Fannin County, Dr. Bryson Payne knows the impact higher education can have on a person. The computer science professor helps train the next generation of cybersecurity workers and is the director of UNG's Center for Cyber Operations Education.

Chris Potter

Student - Dahlonega

Chris Potter found his niche with the Gender and Sexuality Alliance on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. With his increased confidence, he leads the group as president.

Nathan Price

Employee - Blue Ridge

Dr. Nathan Price, a UNG associate professor of political science enjoys mentoring students to help them reach their potential.

Zachary Propes

Student - Dahlonega

Zachary Propes, '09, has served in a variety of leadership roles for Hall County Government in Georgia, and he takes a team approach to leading others.

Jason Pruitt

Alumni - Cumming

Jason Pruitt, former executive director of the University of North Georgia's Cumming Campus, has long-lasting ties to the institution, as it is his alma mater and he has worked at UNG for more than 25 years.

Abigail Purlee

Alumni - Dahlonega

Alumna Abigail Purlee transferred to UNG from Auburn University. She sought to help others acclimate in her roles as a transfer coach and an orientation leader.

Linda Purvis

Employee - Gainesville

In 2011, Dr. Linda Purvis returned to the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Gainesville Campus, where she earned her associate degree in poultry science, with a specific task in mind: to rebuild the poultry science program from scratch.

Elias Quintero

Student - Gainesville

Elias Quintero seeks to lead others by listening to their perspectives and incorporating them into his processes.

Jim Ramirez-Ruiz

Alumni - Gainesville

Jim Ramirez-Ruiz hopes his presence in the classroom as a teacher inspires other Hispanic students to realize they can attend college and earn scholarships.

Tremaine Reid

Student - Dahlonega

Cadet Tremaine Reid's interest in technology grew from childhood to a college major, including an internship with the Army Cyber Institute.

Anita Renfroe

Alumni - Dahlonega

Anita Renfroe won multiple nationally competitive scholarships while she was a student at UNG.

Cindy Rippé

Employee - Dahlonega

Sales pushes students beyond their comfort zone. That's why Dr. Cindy Rippé, associate professor of sales in the Mike Cottrell College of Business, seeks to set the example for her students whether it's in the classroom or preparing for competitions.

Madison Roberts

Student - Dahlonega

Madison Roberts was determined to overcome adversity to become a UNG cadet.

Olivia Robinson

Student - Dahlonega

Olivia Robinson is fluent in several languages and holds many leadership roles on the Dahlonega Campus, and encourages others to lead.

Mallory Rodriguez

Employee - Dahlonega

Mallory Rodriguez aims to help students learn about how to be leaders on campus and in their communities. The UNG director of student leadership helps them realize they can carve out their own leadership styles.

Betzy Romulo

Student - Gainesville

UNG student Betzy Romulo seeks to use her success as a vehicle to inspire and inform others.

Rebecca Rose

Employee - Cumming

Rebecca Rose says connecting students and faculty to library resources and promoting information literacy is the ultimate thrill in her job.

Angel Rosemond

Student - Dahlonega

Angel Rosemond wanted to major in a subject that she could use in the military and was interesting to learn. She landed on Arabic.

Clay Rowell

Employee - Cumming

Dr. Clay Rowell is humbled by clients when they allow him to help them navigate through some of life's most difficult situations. As a counselor educator, he also loves preparing people to make huge impacts on society starting with one person at a time.

Jordan Rowland

Alumni - Dahlonega

UNG helped Jordan Rowland see her potential as a leader even though she didn't have the loudest voice.

Mike Ryan

Employee - Gainesville

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.

Sheila Sanchez

Student - Gainesville

Sheila Sanchez has a passion for proper health care and skills of financial planning. She plans to use both to become an advocate for elderly and low-income patients.

Benjamin Schoening

Employee - Dahlonega, Gainesville

Dr. Benjamin Schoening, who comes from a family of musical performers, is an established recitalist throughout the United States and Europe. He also serves as music department head at UNG.

Miriam Segura-Totten

Employee - Dahlonega, Gainesville

After earning degrees from Princeton University and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Miriam Segura-Totten seeks to mentor and inspire students, just like she was. She is a professor of biology and the Harry B. Forester Eminent Scholars chair at UNG.

Austin Seidel

Student - Dahlonega

UNG has helped cadet Austin Seidel grow his cybersecurity skills while serving in the Army National Guard.

Daniel Shearer

Alumni - Dahlonega

Daniel Shearer's "gap year" after high school graduation turned into three, but backpacking across the world solidified his goal to serve his country and steered the UNG alumnus to his major in East Asian studies.

Josh Shepherd

Alumni - Dahlonega

Josh Shepherd vibrates with energy, which has helped him achieve his goals.

Maggie Simmons

Student - Dahlonega

Maggie Simmons' concentration on the Chinese language and culture led her to enroll in UNG's Chinese Language Flagship. That same determination drove her to seek out scholarship opportunities to fund a study abroad. So far, she has been successful.

Kylee Smith

Alumni - Dahlonega

Kylee Smith set a Peach Belt Conference record for career strikeouts and helped the UNG softball program secure two appearances in the NCAA Division II championship during her five seasons.

Lindsey Smith

Alumni - Oconee

UNG helped Lindsey Smith consider her career options while conducting research and winning scholarships.

Komlan Sogah

Alumni - Dahlonega

As the first of his family to go to college, Komlan Sogah plans to make the most of his higher education. He plans to use his computer training and language skills to serve his country.

Cyndy Solis-Cruz

Student - Gainesville

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.

Mary Grace Steverson

Student - Dahlonega

UNG senior and future educator Mary Grace Steverson leads with empathy and is always up to explore the great outdoors.

Andrew Su

Alumni - Dahlonega

Described as one of the best and brightest cyber competition team members, Andrew Su said he has gained a broader perspective on the world at UNG.

Yu Sun

Employee - Gainesville

Yu Sun feels the interactions between humans and the environment cannot be separated. Advanced geospatial techniques can analyze changes, predict future patterns and assist in policies, planning, and management of the environment.

Eva Sykes

Alumni - Dahlonega

Eva Sykes' open-door policy helps people realize they don't have to be tough and brave if they're struggling.

Kevin Tanner

Alumni

Kevin Tanner has over three decades of leadership roles during which he envisions solutions to challenges and achieves them.

Evelyn Tello-Mendoza

Student - Gainesville

Evelyn Tello-Mendoza considers empathy and amplifying the voices of minority communities to be some of their main roles as a leader.

Jordan Tetley

Alumni - Dahlonega

Jordan Livesay Tetley had the opportunity to learn from longtime UNG women's basketball head coach Buffie Burson both as a player and as a graduate assistant coach.

Ronald Tobin

Alumni - Dahlonega

Ronald Tobin called upon determination he learned at UNG to become a diplomat with the U.S. Foreign Service.

Aimee Tomlinson

Employee - Dahlonega

Dr. Aimée Tomlinson, a professor of chemistry, has leveraged both her connections and external funding to provide undergraduate students a chance to participate alongside her in innovative research.

Katherine Torres

Alumni - Gainesville

Katherine "Kat" Torres earned four nationally competitive scholarships during her time as a UNG student and recent alumna. They sent her abroad to Ireland, Australia and Taiwan and provided her a path to become a Foreign Service Officer.

Warren Treon

Alumni - Blue Ridge, Dahlonega

Warren Treon took a math class and a psychology class and fell in love with college. Now, he is pursuing a chemistry degree with the goal of becoming an optometrist.

Annabelle Trutt

Student - Dahlonega

Cadet Annabelle Trutt attributes her leadership perspective to her time in the Corps of Cadets.

Efren Velazquez

Employee - Gainesville

Dr. Efren Velazquez, UNG assistant professor of psychological science, leads by example to inspire under-represented students.

Desiderio Walker

Student - Dahlonega

UNG student Desiderio Walker uses his leadership skills as a member of the Corps of Cadets and president of the Black Student Union.

Philip Weed

Alumni - Dahlonega

Philip Weed worked steadily on his degree while at his full-time job. The former Air Force technical sergeant served as an Arabic linguist and attended the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, California, to become proficient in the language.