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Anna Cheh '23 Admissions Counselor Hometown: I come from an international background and have lived in several places, but Athens has become the place that feels most like home. Degrees: B.S. in Psychology and minor in Criminal Justice, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: Yossi Kitchen Favorite musical spot in Athens: Georgia Theatre Favorite spot on campus: Ramsey Student Center Favorite college class: Personality Psychology Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I chose UGA because of its welcoming community and unmatched school spirit. Now, as a proud alum, I love being part of the same vibrant environment that made my time here so memorable. What is your notable first at UGA: My first notable experience was walking through campus during my first week and realizing how friendly and welcoming everyone was. It immediately felt like home.

Ashley Templeton '22 Senior Assistant Director Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Cobb, Fulton Hometown: Greenville, SC Degrees: B.S. in Biology, Wofford College and M.Ed. in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: Last Resort Grill Favorite musical spot in Athens: Highwire Lounge Favorite spot on campus: Founders Memorial Garden Favorite college class: Latin American Caribbean Studies Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: The people and the sense of community. From the moment I stepped foot on campus, it was evident that UGA is a place where people matter. Great things happen where emphasis is on the people! What is your notable first at UGA: I am the first in my family to work at UGA and to call Georgia home.

Blanca Rahman '13 '19 Associate Director of Georgia Recruitment Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade,  Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield. Hometown: Watkinsville, GA Degrees: B.S. in Psychology and minor in Public Health and M.Ed. in Reading Education (Emphasis in PreK-5th Grade Teaching),  University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: Mama's Boy for brunch and Cali N Tito's for dinner. Something interesting about me: I am a first generation immigrant and also a first generation college graduate. Favorite musical spot in Athens: 40 Watt Club Favorite UGA tradition: Having your picture taken at the Arch upon graduation. Favorite spot on campus: Lake Herrick Pavilion Favorite college class: Abnormal Psychology Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I knew UGA would have the opportunities and resources necessary to become a well-rounded and successful individual. What is your notable first at UGA: Meeting my husband and going on my first date after we met at UGA.

Charles Carabello '09 Associate Director of Enrollment Management Recruitment Territories: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee Hometown: Reading, PA Degrees: B.A. in Journalism, Washington and Lee University; M.Ed. in Education Administration and Policy, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: The National Something interesting about me: If it's not a bow tie, it's not a real tie! Favorite musical spot in Athens: 40 Watt Club Favorite UGA tradition: Ringing the Chapel Bell. Favorite spot on campus: Founders Memorial Garden Favorite college class: The Films of Martin Scorsese Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: Athens just has so many authentic people and places. What is your notable first at UGA: First Fulbright Seminar Grant for Undergraduate Admissions personnel.

Chenelle Goyen '16 '24 Associate Director of Admissions - International Admissions and Residency Officer Recruitment Territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and International  Hometown: Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa Degrees: B.B.A in Management and International Affairs, Georgia College and State University; M.Ed. in Educational Psychology: Applied Cognition and Development, University of Georgia; Ph.D. in Kinesiology: Sport Management and Policy, University of Georgia; Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies Graduate Certificate, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: The Place Something interesting about me: I am South African and love to play tennis and golf! Favorite musical spot in Athens: Georgia Theatre Favorite UGA tradition: Georgia Football Saturdays in Athens and Calling the Dawgs! Favorite spot on campus: North Campus Favorite college class: Multicultural Educational Psychology: I researched the way that culture influences the motivation to become academically successful. Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I love the incredible sense of community at UGA and in Athens. This is truly the "Classic City of the South" where rich tradition is at the heart of a hip college town and creates distinct culture! What is your notable first at UGA: I am the first South African to work in the Office of Admissions! I was also the first one in my family to get a tennis scholarship and degree abroad.

Cindy Boyles '03 '15 Senior Associate Director of Recruitment Recruitment Territories: Out of State Territory: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New England, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin  Hometown: Americus, GA Degrees: A.B.J. Telecommunications Arts and M.P.A. Higher Education Administration, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: Clocked! Favorite musical spot in Athens: Georgia Theatre Favorite spot on campus: North Campus--the bench next to Phi Kappa Hall Favorite college class: History of Rock and Roll Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I chose to attend UGA in the fall of '99 to study at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. I also joined the Redcoat Marching Band as a student and enjoyed participating for four years.

Cindy Ganas '93 Associate Director of Recruitment Recruitment Territories: Out of State Territory: North Carolina Hometown: Valdosta, GA Degrees: B.B.A in Real Estate, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: DePalma's Favorite spot on campus: In the fall, Sanford Stadium. The rest of the year, Founders Memorial Garden. Favorite college class: Real Estate Development Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I loved my time in Athens as a student, so I am thrilled to help bring students to UGA. The opportunities here are amazing and the town is like no other.

DaJalyn Collins Admissions Counselor Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Bibb, Butts, Crawford, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Monroe, Peach, Pike, Putnam, Twiggs, Upson; Out of State Territory: Florida Hometown: Conyers, Ga Degrees: B.S. in Secondary Education, Indiana University Bloomington Favorite restaurant in Athens: Cali N Tito’s Favorite spot on campus: North Campus Favorite college class: Counseling for Career Issues Something interesting about me: I love creating DIY projects. Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: UGA reminds me a lot of my alma mater, yet offers a refreshing sense of newness. I am eager to explore Athens further and experience all that UGA has to offer!

David Graves Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions Hometown: Weston, CT Degrees: B.A. in History and M.A. in English, Clemson University Favorite restaurant in Athens: DePalma's Favorite spot on campus: Founders Memorial Garden Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I enjoy the amazing and creative students. What is your notable first at UGA: First in my family to work at UGA.

Emily Walls '19 Senior Assistant Director Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Bleckley, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Echols, Glynn, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Laurens, Montgomery, Pierce, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Turner, Ware, Wayne, Wheeler, Wilcox. Hometown: Comer, GA Degrees: B.A. in English, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: The World Famous Something interesting about me: I make pottery as a hobby and really enjoy using my own things that I make. Favorite spot on campus: North Campus Favorite college class: Literature and Human Rights Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I was born in Athens, grew up in the surrounding area, and earned an undergraduate degree from UGA, so I have a lot of ties to Athens and the University. I really love living here, so staying in Athens and working at UGA was the natural thing to do.

Felicia Lewis Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Dekalb and Fulton Hometown: Rockville, Maryland Degrees: B.A. in Communications and African American Studies, Rutgers University and M.Ed. in Student Services & Counseling, Liberty University Favorite restaurant in Athens: Porterhouse Grill Something interesting about me: I collect African American art. Favorite spot on campus: Mary Frances Early College of Education Favorite college class: African Diaspora Why did you come to UGA: It is the perfect college town with phenomenal academics and amazing athletics.

Jason Emond '91 Transfer Admissions / Senior Assistant Director of Evaluation Hometown: Athens, GA Degrees: A.B. in Psychology, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: Hi-Lo Something interesting about me: I am a musician. Favorite musical spot in Athens: Georgia Theatre Favorite spot on campus: Georgia Quad Favorite college class: Philosophy 1101 Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I grew up here--it's great!

Josh Williams '21 '22 Assistant Director Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Clayton, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Henry, Newton, Rockdale, Spalding;  Out of State Territory: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi Hometown: Norcross, GA Degrees: B.A. in Philosophy, B.A. in Women’s Studies, B.A. in Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies, University of Georgia; M.A. in Communication Studies, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: Tlaloc and New Red Bowl Something interesting about me: I have over a decade of experience in music production. I also collect and catalog obscure music of all different genres. Favorite musical spot in Athens: 40 Watt Club Favorite UGA tradition: The 4th-Quarter “Light Up Sanford” tradition during our Saturday night football games! Favorite spot on campus: Peabody Hall Favorite college class: Transnational Literatures with Dr. Peter O’Neill, War Rhetoric Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: Both of my older siblings graduated from UGA, so I wanted to complete the Bulldawg trifecta as a first-generation student and experience what they experienced here. What is your notable first at UGA: I was one of the first students to complete my Double Dawgs pathway, where I had the opportunity to present at a major regional conference on behalf of my department.

Kate Bennett Assistant Director Recruitment Territories: Oklahoma, Texas Hometown: College Station, TX Degrees: B.A. in Communication, Texas A&M University and M.A. in Communication, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: Cali n Tito’s Favorite musical spot in Athens: 40 Watt Club Favorite spot on campus: Founders Memorial Garden Favorite college class: Rhetoric in Western Thought Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: UGA has an abundance of resources for students and Athens truly has something for everyone! What is your notable first at UGA: First in my family to call Athens home.

Katie Gorman '21 Admissions Counselor Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Columbia, Lincoln, Mcduffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warran, Wilkes; Out of State Territory: South Carolina Hometown: Macon, GA Degrees: B.S.Ed. In Health and Physical Education, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: Maepole Favorite musical spot in Athens: Georgia Theatre Favorite spot on campus: The little fountain right beside Old College Favorite college class: Music in Film Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: Everyone is someone at the University of Georgia! The people here have a gift for making Athens feel like home, and the opportunities that are available within the UGA community not only allow us to thrive as we are, but also encourage us to grow to become who we one day hope to be.

Kelly Coffman Associate Director for Marketing and Communications Hometown: Americus, GA Degrees: B.S. in Education with emphasis in Recreation; B.B.A. in Accounting and M.B.A., Georgia Southwestern State University Favorite restaurant in Athens: Last Resort Grill Favorite musical spot in Athens: Georgia Theatre Favorite UGA tradition: Between the Hedges at Sanford Stadium. Favorite spot on campus: The Trial Gardens Favorite college class: Organizational Leadership Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I love the welcoming community and the rich traditions that UGA has to offer. What is your notable first at UGA: My first UGA memory is driving down Milledge Avenue. The homes are so beautiful!

Landon Leiker Senior Assistant Director Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Baker, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Harris, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Miller, Mitchell, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Troup, Webster, Worth. Hometown: Marion, KS Degrees: B.S. in Communication Studies, Kansas State University and MSW in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University Favorite restaurant in Athens: Mama’s Boy Favorite spot on campus: North Campus Quad and Founders Memorial Garden Favorite spot in Athens: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia Favorite college class: Psychopathology Something interesting about me: I am an avid hiker who enjoys traveling and spending time in nature. Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: UGA is a big school with a community feel. We have rich traditions, and the people here are genuine, down-to-earth, and second to none. From my first time walking across campus to today, the people and community continually remind me how special UGA and Athens are.

Matt Huberty Assistant Director of Community Based Organizations Hometown: St. Paul, MN Degrees: B.S. in Marketing with a minor in Communication Studies; M.S. in College Counseling and Student Development, St. Cloud State University Favorite restaurant in Athens: Gyro Wrap Something interesting about me: Passionate about fantasy football and love to travel. Always seeking the next adventure! Favorite UGA tradition: Ringing the Chapel Bell Favorite spot on campus: Sanford Stadium Favorite college class: History of Rock N' Roll. Greatly expanded my music taste! Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: UGA offers incredible opportunities; combines a great college experience with unique traditions and historical success. What is your notable first at UGA: Honored to be the first member of my family to be affiliated with UGA! Go Dawgs!

Nam Nguyen '12 Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Recruitment Territories: Gwinnett County, Georgia Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA Degrees: B.S. in Psychology, University of Georgia; M.Ed. in Administration of Higher Education, Auburn University Something interesting about me: I used to be a college coach helping first-generation students navigate the transition from high school to college. Favorite UGA tradition: Ringing the Chapel Bell. Favorite spot on campus: Sanford Stadium Favorite college class: Abnormal Psychology Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I love the opportunities, resources, and support that UGA provides its students. Athens is also a top-tier college town with lots of great restaurants.

Pamela Affolter Admissions Counselor Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Baldwin, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Liberty, Long, Mcintosh, Screven, Tattnall, Toombs, Washington, Wilkinson. Hometown: Athens, GA Degrees: B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Spanish, Temple University Favorite restaurant in Athens: Taste of India Something interesting about me: I have 51 percent Mayan heritage. I also love dogs and I own a blue merle labradoodle named Oreo. Favorite musical spot in Athens: 40 Watt Club Favorite spot on campus: The Science Library Favorite college class: Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology or Statistics in the Game of Chance Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: I have grown up in Athens and I love the mixed atmosphere of a smaller city and a big university.

Seth Filkins '21 Senior Associate Director of Operations Hometown: Danielsville, GA Degrees: B.S. in Information Systems Management and Masters of Business Technology, UGA Favorite restaurant in Athens: Tlaloc Favorite spot on campus: Terrell Hall Favorite college class: User Experience Strategy Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: UGA is a special place that has vast resources, a thriving and engaged alumni network, and demonstrates its deep support of its students throughout their time at UGA. I also get to work with a great team that puts students at the center of their work. Plus, Athens is a great town and is a good place to call home for four years or a lifetime!

Taylor Oxyer '22 Senior Assistant Director Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Pickens, Rabun, Towns, Union, White Hometown: Perry, GA Degrees: B.S. in Psychology, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: Trappeze Pub Favorite musical spot in Athens: Georgia Theater Favorite spot on campus: Herty Field or the Memorial Garden Favorite college class: Exercise is Medicine Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: There is truly not a community that can compare to the UGA and Athens community. The people make you feel so welcome here and the energy of the campus is truly unmatched. I felt at home the first time I walked on campus as a prospective student, and I still have that feeling today as a staff member. This community will uplift you to help you achieve your greatest dreams, and will also show you all of the possibilities that are out there for your future! What is your notable first at UGA: I met my husband here and we had our first date on campus!

Wade LaFontaine '99 '19 Associate Director of Events Recruitment Territories: Georgia Counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Stephens, Walton. Hometown: Augusta, GA Degrees: B.B.A. in Management Information Systems and M.P.A. in Public Administration, University of Georgia Favorite restaurant in Athens: DePalma's Favorite musical spot in Athens: Graduate Favorite spot on campus: Founders Memorial Garden Favorite college class: Microeconomics

Will Stratton Senior Assistant Director Recruitment Territories: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia Hometown: Forest, VA Degrees: B.A. in Business Administration, M.Ed. in Higher Education, University of Lynchburg. Advanced Graduate Work in Education, University of South Carolina Favorite restaurant in Athens: The Place Favorite musical spot in Athens: Georgia Theater Favorite spot on campus: Founders Memorial Garden Favorite college class: Rise of the American City Why you came to UGA/Why you enjoy it here: Athens is truly the quintessential college town and of course, gameday in the SEC is second to none.