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    Paul Shorter

    Paul Shorter jumped into leadership from the start of his time at the University of North Georgia (UNG). Shorter was a freshman representative in Student Government Association (SGA), and that role propelled his leadership style of advocacy.

    "Part of my job was to be someone my peers could talk to about their questions and issues," said Shorter, who plans to graduate in May 2021 with a psychology degree. "Whether they were issues big or small, I wanted to help them as best I could."

    It has also set the course for Shorter's career. The Lawrenceville, Georgia, native eventually wants to pursue a master's degree in higher education administration so he can serve as an advocate for underrepresented students.

    "It is also important to advocate for yourself," Shorter said. "If you're a quiet leader like me, you miss out if you don't speak up."

    At UNG, he has worked alongside Mallory Rodriguez, UNG's director of student leadership. Shorter has served as site leader for Alternative Spring Break service projects in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Clayton, Georgia.

    "Paul leads by example," Rodriguez said. "He is always the first to volunteer for tasks and opportunities, he does what he says he will do, he shows up for others and encourages them through words and deeds, and he strives to leave everything he works on better than it was before — the ultimate sign of a true servant leader."

    Rosaria Meek

    Rosaria Meek

    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.
    Bryan Dawson

    Bryan Dawson

    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.
    Dan Emmett

    Dan Emmett

    UNG alumnus Dan Emmett, '78, said UNG re-emphasized his parents' teachings of honor, discipline, service to one's country, and trying to do your best at everything you attempt.
    Phil O'Donnell

    Phil O'Donnell

    Before he launched a career with his degree in criminal justice, Phil O'Donnell of Suwanee, Georgia, tested himself against the best cyclists in the world.
    William Pallozzi

    William Pallozzi

    UNG helped prepare William Pallozzi for his career in law enforcement by making him the leader he is today.
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