College Student Affairs Administration MEd

Courtney Brawford

Hometown: Great Bridge, VA

Undergraduate Institution: Old Dominion University

Undergraduate Degree: B.A. English, emphasis in Professional Writing

Assistantship: Greek Life Office Multicultural Greek Council

Area(s) of interest: Greek Life, Orientation, Leadership Training, Student Activities

Why you chose UGA: “I knew this was the program for me the second I arrived on campus for interviews. The program is both challenging and practical, and the football doesn’t hurt.”

Favorite quotes: "The world belongs to the energetic" -Emerson
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." -Thoreau

Joan Nicole Collier

Hometown: Jonesboro, GA

Undergraduate Institution: Georgia State University

Undergraduate Degree: B.B.A Managerial Sciences/Human-Resource Development
Certification in Event Planning and Tradeshow/ Meeting Management: Cecil B Day School of Hosp. Adm.}

Assistantship: Alternative Spring Break

Area(s) of interest: Civic Engagement, Greek Life, Judicial Affairs, First Year Experience

Why you chose UGA: “I love the cohort model! The environment here is supportive and fosters growth, but still holds us accountable for making the most of our experience.”

Favorite quote: “Who wants to be well-adjusted to injustice?  What kind of human being do you want to be?" -Dr. Cornell West

Steve Dutton

Hometown: Orrville, Ohio

Undergraduate Institution: Bowling Green State University

Undergraduate Degree: Human Development and Family Studies

Assistantship: Volunteer UGA

Area(s) of interest: Orientation, Student/Activities/Orgs., Greek Life, First Year Programs

Why you chose UGA: “Highly recommended by administration and graduate students at BGSU.”

Favorite quote: “Character is defined by what you do when no one’s watching.”

Jemilia S. Harrison

Hometown: White Plains, NY

Undergraduate Institution: University of Miami

Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Elementary Education and Biology
Minor in Leadership

Assistantship: Gainesville State College

Area(s) of interest: Orientation, Res Life, International Student Services, Student Activities, Leadership

Why you chose UGA: “This program is most interested in molding each student into the best Student Affairs professional they can be. With seasoned professors in the field and the classroom, I can’t expect anything less than the best experience.”

Favorite quote: “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate.” –Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kathryn Kay

Hometown: Germantown, TN (Memphis)

Undergraduate Institution: University of Georgia

Undergraduate Degree: ABJ in Broadcast News, minors: French and Religion

Assistantship: University Union

Area(s) of interest: Orientation, Freshman experience, Student Organizations, Leadership Development, Teaching.

Why you chose UGA: “Academic Reputation, Southern location, and Assistantship.”

Favorite quote: “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” –Mother Teresa

Margaret Langford

Hometown: York, SC

Undergraduate Institution: College of Charleston

Undergraduate Degree: Psychology

Assistantship: Housing- GR in Creswell

Area(s) of interest: Judicial, housing, legal issues

Why you chose UGA: "Very reputable program, good support from University (graduate assistantship and practicum) programs, small class size, enjoyable
interview visit."

Favorite quote: "Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you
care" Theodore Roosevelt

Roshaunda McLean

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC

Undergraduate Institution: NC State University

Undergraduate Degree: Psychology and African Studies

Assistantship: African American Cultural Center

Area(s) of interest: Multiculturalism and race, first generation college students

Why you chose UGA: “UGA was perfect fit! I loved the environment, plus the program is well recognized and respected.”

Reeba Monachan

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Undergraduate Institution: NC State University

Undergraduate Degree: B.A. Political Science

Assistantship: University Housing, Russell Hall

Area(s) of interest: Scholarship and leadership programs, housing and minority (esp. Hispanic) populations

Why you chose UGA: “I was extremely impressed by the UGA’s rankings in the US News and World Report and then by the program’s focus on counseling through higher education. I wanted a fusion of these two and I felt UGA’s program best met those needs, and also my assistantship would give me the experiences in student affairs.”

Favorite quote: “Whatever you do will be significant, but it is important that you do it.” –Ghandi

Jessica Morgan

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Undergraduate Institution: University of South Florida

Undergraduate Degree: Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

Assistantship: Student Government Association

Area(s) of interest: First Year Experience, Leadership Development, Student programming

Why you chose UGA: “I chose this program because of the exceptional reputation, faculty, and cohort members. UGA felt like home.”

Favorite quote: “Things happen to you but the only things that matter are the things that happen in you.” –Eric Butterworth

Jillian A. Moutin

Hometown: Newman, GA

Undergraduate Institution: Oglethorpe University

Undergraduate Degree: Biopsychology

Assistantship: Multicultural Services and programs

Area(s) of interest: Multicultural Student Life, Athletics, Student Activities, Greek Life

Why you chose UGA: “The size of the school and size of the program.”

Favorite quote: “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tasha Marie Myers

Hometown: Fort Pierce, FL

Undergraduate Institution: University of South Florida

Undergraduate Degree: Public and Cultural Communication

Assistantship: Diversity programs at GA Tech

Area(s) of interest: Programming and African-American college experience

Why you chose UGA: “I wanted to be able to grow in the atmosphere of an academically rigorous program, with well respected faculty in student affairs. It just felt right!”

Favorite quote: “We were born to make and manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” –Marianne Williamson

Jill Okamoto

Hometown: Avon, Ohio

Undergraduate Institution: Miami University of Ohio

Undergraduate Degree: B.A. in Psychology and Political Science

Assistantship: Office of Judicial Programs

Area(s) of interest: Admissions, Judicial Affairs, Academic Advising, First Year Experience

Why you chose UGA: “I really felt at home from the minute I stepped onto UGA’s campus. I loved the cohort model and the assistantship positions. I knew that I wanted to attend an institution with a strong, well-established program and respected faculty in the field, and UGA offered both!”

Favorite quote: “We must be willing to let go of the life we had planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

Jackie Petrucci

Hometown: Chesterland, OH

Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University

Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Journalism (specialty PR), media sales certificate

Assistantship: Greek Life- Compliance

Area(s) of interest: Greek Life. Leadership development/programs, programming

Why you chose UGA: “My uncle worked for UGA for eight years, which was why I originally applied. However, once I was here for interview weekend I realized what an amazing program this was!”

Favorite quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” –Nelson Mandela in his 1994 inaugural speech

Andrew Rasmussen

Hometown: Duluth, GA

Undergraduate Institution: UGA, c/o 2005

Undergraduate Degree: BBA, Finance

Assistantship: OVPI

Area(s) of interest: Greek Life, Leadership, Judicial

Why you chose UGA: “Athens is home, and UGA’s CSAA program is very highly regarded.”

Favorite quote: “I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct will pursue his principles unto death.” –Thomas Paine

Kari Rood

Hometown: Woodville, OH

Undergraduate Institution: Bowling Green State University

Undergraduate Degree: Business Administration

Assistantship: University Health Center

Area(s) of interest: Leadership, Community Service, Orientation, Alumni Affairs, Learning communities, Student Organizations and Activities.

Why you chose UGA: “The program was recommended to me by a mentor. While interviewing I felt very comfortable here. I also wanted a different size institution than my undergraduate school. I was very impressed with the faculty and CSAA students while visiting.”

Favorite quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead

Jillian Sroda

Hometown: Hendersonville, NC

Undergraduate Institution: UNC- Chapel Hill

Undergraduate Degree: B.A. Psychology

Assistantship: Career Center

Area(s) of interest: Career Counseling, Academic Advising, Student Affairs Assessment

Why you chose UGA: “I selected UGA because of the reputable faculty and program, my assistantship, and location. However, the main reason was simply because it felt like the best fit for me.”

Favorite quote: “Out of clutter, find simplicity from discord, find harmony in the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.” –Albert Einstein

Jeff Tate

Hometown: Bedford, MA

Undergraduate Institution: Western New England College

Undergraduate Degree: Criminal Justice

Assistantship: University Housing, Russell Hall

Area(s) of interest: Student retention, campus planning and construction, standards

Why you chose UGA: “I chose UGA for masters program because the current students and faculty made me feel welcome from day one of interviews. UGA also has a well known program in the field and the program is well rounded with a good mix of theoretical and practical experiences. Overall, UGA is just a great place to be.”

Favorite quote: “Try not to be a man of success but a man of value.” –Albert Einstein

Jeananne Tiffany

Hometown: Everywhere- currently Spotsylvania, VA

Undergraduate Institution: Virginia Tech

Undergraduate Degree: Psychology

Assistantship: International Student Life Office

Area(s) of interest: International Education, Women’s Issues, LGBTA

Why you chose UGA: “UGA has a great Student Affairs program. The faculty is distinguished and very welcoming. The student body and campus also made for a welcoming environment.”

Favorite quote: “Life isn’t about the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breathe away.”

John Paul W. Javier-Wong (JP)

Hometown: Springfield, VA

Undergraduate Institution: James Madison University

Undergraduate Degree: Hospitality and Tourism Management

Assistantship: Assessment

Area(s) of interest: Orientation, Int’l Study Abroad, Career Services, Housing/Residence life, Assessment, Student Activities.

Why you chose UGA: “It was the total package- Academics and Assistantship.”

Favorite quote: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” –Lao-tzu

Elizabeth L. Woodward

Hometown: Houston, TX

Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas @ Austin

Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Nutrition- The Coordinated Program in Dietetics

Assistantship: 90.5 FM WUOG- The campus radio station

Area(s) of interest: Greek Life, Orientation, First-year Experience, Admissions, Academic Advising

Why I chose UGA: “UGA was my number one choice when it came to selecting Graduate schools. Their program came highly recommended to me, and I was impressed by the faculty and students of CSAA during interview weekend. I knew UGA was for me, and of course SEC football is really exciting!!!”

Favorite quote: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I... I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” -Robert Frost

Stormy Zink

Hometown: All over! Currently my family is in White River Junction, VT

Undergraduate Institution: Western New England College

Undergraduate Degree: Communication

Assistantship: Pandora Yearbook

Area(s) of interest: Support Services, Assessment, First year students

Why you chose UGA: “Great reputation, great assistantship, great interview experience. Also offers the opportunity to explore different areas through practicum and internships.”

Favorite quote: “If one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” –Henry David Thoreau