Who We Are
Aldon Knight
Executive Director of College Advancement
Aldon Knight has oversight for all functions in the College of Education’s Office of Advancement, including fund raising, alumni affairs, media relations, and communications. He serves as the College’s primary major gift officer, identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts for the College and its programs.
After five years in industry and politics, Aldon began his career in higher education advancement at Erskine College in 1995. He has served in similar roles at Clemson University, The University of Tennessee, and Stetson University College of Law. Aldon holds a B.A. in history from Erskine and an M.P.A. from Clemson.
Contact Aldon: 706-542-2267 or aknight@uga.edu
Siara Abdulla
Associate Director of Development
Siara Abdulla identifies, cultivates, and develops donor relationships and solicits gifts for the College of Education’s strategic priorities. Siara began her career with the College of Education five years ago and has since worked to secure private funding for gifts at the annual and major gifts levels, built and maintain relationships with alumni and friends, and develop programs and events to support the College.
Siara currently serves on the Board of Directors for Promoting Local Agriculture and Cultural Experiences (P.L.A.C.E.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization building an accessible local food system in Athens, Georgia, and volunteers for various other local nonprofits.
Siara is an alumna of the University of Georgia, where she received an A.B. in Art History with honors. Siara is originally from Augusta, Georgia.
Contact Siara: 706-583-0390 or siara@uga.edu