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Nicki Allen

Nicki Allen graduated in 2005 with a degree in Consumer Journalism from FACS. After graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C. where she began a career in hospitality with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Nicki held several positions with The Ritz-Carlton and its parent company, Marriott International over the course of ten years including roles in Human Resources, Internal Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility. Nicki relocated back to her hometown Savannah, Georgia where she currently serves as People & Culture Partner for Touchcast, Inc. Nicki enjoys volunteering and traveling in her free time.

Job Title

People & Culture Partner

Degree / Major

Consumer Journalism 
BSFCS 2005

City / State

Savannah, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-allen-b79b545/

Email

sheneke@gmail.com

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Effie Antonoudi

Effie Antonoudi serves as an instructor and program coordinator in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics and an academic advisor in the Student Success and Advising Center. She is responsible for teaching consumer economics and financial planning courses and supporting advising, and program management at the UGA Griffin Campus. Effie created the FACS Greece Study Abroad Program at the University of Georgia. Students from FACS and across UGA experience the country and its cultural heritage, as well as an in-depth look at the causes and aftermath, of Greece’s recent financial crisis including the current conditions and how consumers have been impacted. Effie received a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Macedonia in Greece, an M.B.A. and M.P.A. from Georgia State University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in personal financial planning at Kansas State University. Effie is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has over 10 years of experience in business – in financial consulting, marketing, accounting, auditing and, most recently, international tax consulting. She has also worked with the Executive MBA Program at Georgia State University. Effie joined the University of Georgia in January 2016.

Job Title

Faculty/Program Coordinator

City / State

Atlanta, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/efthymia-effie-antonoudi-cpa-mba-mpa-9076355/

Email

eanton@uga.edu

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Taliah Ayers

Taliah Ayers is a BSFCS 2016 graduate with a degree in Human Development and Family Science. During her time at UGA, Taliah was an active member with HDFSA, Director of Special Events for SAFCS, a student worker in the Student Success and Advising Center, a 2015 Legislative Aide, and a FACS Ambassador. Taliah owns Better Together 365 where she provides relationship enrichment to couples through officiant services, premarital counseling, and relationship education. When she is not pouring love into her clients, she is providing support to her community through the West Metro NAACP chapter, as well as her Indivisible Group chapter, Unite Dallas. She currently resides in Douglasville with her husband, Matt, and their two sons.  

Job Title

Relationship Education + Trainer 
Owner, Better Together 365, LLC
 

Degree / Major

Huma Development and Family Science
BSFCS 2016

City / State

Douglasville, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taliahayers/

Email

taliah_herring@yahoo.com

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Sarah Black

Job Title

Food and Nutrition Supervisor - City Schools of Decatur

Degree / Major

Dietetics and Consumer Foods

City / State

Decatur, GA

Email

sarahcatblack@gmail.com

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Anna Bradley

After 34 years as an educator, Anna retired and relocated to the north Georgia Mountains in 2018. During her career, she taught, coached teachers, and was assistant principal in middle schools in Hart and Clarke Counties. In 2004, she was named teacher of the year for Hart County Schools. Anna organized and conducted professional learning for teachers at regional educational agencies and supported new teachers and school improvement initiatives for Atlanta Public Schools. She concluded her career as a regional principal to six facilities with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Anna now enjoys being involved with church and community work in Blue Ridge with her husband Bob. Their time is also spent enjoying traveling, hiking, and boating. Anna devotes time with her two adult children and twin granddaughters. Anna’s family has a strong UGA tradition, and her daughter is a 4^th generation graduate.

Job Title

Retired Educator

Degree / Major

Home Economics and Journalism, BSHE 1982 – University of Georgia

Home Economics Education, MEd 1984 – University of Georgia

Educational Leadership, EdD 2006 – Nova Southeastern University

City / State

Blue Ridge, GA

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/anna-bradley-88527539

Email

annabrown0713@gmail.com

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AJ Bryant

A.J. Bryant, a native of Fort Valley, Georgia, is currently a senior appraiser with CBRE, Inc, in the Atlanta, Georgia office. He provides valuation services for various commercial properties but more specifically specializes in eminent domain valuation. He attended the University of Georgia where he received his Bachelor of Science in Housing in December 2007, is a three-year football letterman, USA Junior Olympian in track and field, and an Academic Roundtable Award recipient. A.J. currently holds the designation of a Certified General Real Property Appraiser and is a member of the Appraisal Institute, where he is currently pursuing a MAI Designation and the RW/AC Designation from International Right of Way Association. He resides in McDonough, Georgia with his wife Jennifer Bryant who is also a University of Georgia graduate, along with their two children, Alonzo Bryant III and Ava Bryant.

Job Title

Senior Appraiser, Right of Way Valuation
CBRE Group
 

Degree / Major

Housing

City / State

McDonough, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alonzo-aj-bryant-5535a7a1/

Email

alonzoebryant@gmail.com

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Traci Bryant

Job Title

English teacher with Walton County Public Schools

Degree / Major

Family and Consumer Sciences Education

City / State

Statham, GA

Email

tracibryant0717@gmail.com

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Ashley Chambers

Ashley graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising from FACS in 2015. Quickly after graduation, she moved to Atlanta, GA and started her career in apparel wholesale as an account executive. From working at AmericasMart to Oxford Industries, she has expertise in sales to men and women’s specialty stores and the golf industry. In her free time, Ashley enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, and fitness classes

Job Title

Account Executive - Oxford Industries

Degree / Major

Fashion Merchandising

City / State

Waynesboro, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-chambers-6b02407a/

Email

ashleychambers40@gmail.com

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Ashleigh Childs

Ashleigh Childs is a 2017 graduate of the Family and Consumer Sciences Education program from the University of Georgia. During her time as an undergraduate, she served as an Ambassador for the College of FACS and was an active member of the Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (SAFCS). These experiences allowed her to develop strong and lasting relationships with professionals in the field of FACS, as well as with her professors and College of FACS administrators through various networking events and the annual retreat. Ashleigh has deep roots in the College of FACS and will be able to claim status as a “Double FACS Dawg” in May of 2021 upon the completion of her Masters of Science in Foods and Nutrition. Grateful for the opportunities she was granted to connect with and be mentored by FACS colleagues and now friends, she desires to “pay it forward” by becoming a member of the FACS Alumni Board. Ashleigh lives in Coolidge, GA and lives out her dream daily as the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Thomas County.

Job Title

FACS Cooperative Extension Agent

Degree / Major 
BSFCS 2017

City / State

Coolidge, GA

LinkedIn

Email

aec10754@uga.edu

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Ryder Chosewood

Ryder Chosewood is a BSFCS 2017 Graduate with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. He transferred to UGA after finishing a Associate’s Degree at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, NY in 2015. After undergrad, Ryder worked as the Operations Manager for Cheeky Peach Boutique in Athens, GA and helped innovate their social selling platform. Seeing a hole in the menswear market in Athens, Ryder founded Kempt, a trend-forward menswear store that opened in August 2019. He uses the knowledge learned in FACS on a daily basis and employs and mentors Fashion Merchandising students regularly.

Job Title

Founder - Kempt Athens

Degree / Major

Fashion Merchandising

City / State

Athens, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryder-chosewood/

Email

ryder@kemptathens.com

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Kristine Cooke

Kristine Cooke is an Atlanta-based event planner & designer. She is the owner of Simply Charming Socials ,which produces weddings and social events across the Southeast and has received national media praise over the past decade. She currently lives in Cumming, GA with her husband Ken, daughter Catherine, and chihuahua Lucy.

Job Title

Owner/Event Planner & Designer - Simply Charming Socials

Degree / Major

Fashion Merchandising
BSFCS 2007

City / State

Cumming, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinecholakian/

Email

kcholakian@gmail.com

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Callie Dailey

Callie Dailey is a Double Dawg from Millen, Georgia; She holds two degrees from the University of Georgia in Human Development and Family Science ('16) and Special Education- Adapted Curriculum ('17). During her time at UGA, Callie was an active member with the UGA Student Alumni Council, College of Family and Consumer Sciences Spring Convocation Student Speaker, and recipient of the Sharon Y. Nickols Student Leadership Award; through these experiences, she was able to develop a deep appreciation and understanding for alumni contributions. Her career as a teacher began with Oconee County Schools where she has taught for the past three years, and she will be joining Jenkins County Middle/High School in the fall. Callie owns Red Hill Ceramics where she makes functional and decorative pottery. When she is not teaching or making pottery, Callie spends her time volunteering with Georgia 4-H, cheering on the Dawgs, and spending time with her family and friends.

Job Title

Special Education Teacher - Oconee County Schools

Degree / Major

Human Dev. Family Science Special Education (MA)

City / State

Athens, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/calliedailey/

Email

callied31@gmail.com

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Sandra Derrick

Sandra Derrick earned her BSHE in Fashion Merchandising in 1976 and her M.Ed. in Home Economics Education in 1980 from the University of Georgia. She retired after working for 30 years as a FACS Educator in Whitfield County Schools, and was named Whitfield County Schools Teacher of the Year in 2006. She currently lives in Dalton, GA with her husband, Sid. Sandra enjoys volunteering in the community, photography, trying new recipes, watching movies, UGA sports and spending time with her family. Sandra's favorite thing about being on the FACS Alumni Association Board is meeting all of the FACS folks and especially getting to know the FACS students! 

Job Title

Retired FACS Educator

Degree / Major

Fashion Merchandising, BSHE 1976
Home Economics Education, M.Ed. 1980

City / State

Dalton, GA

Email

georgiadawg76@windstream.net

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Ashley Dobbs

Secretary 

Ashley Dobbs serves as the Assistant Director for Residence Education and Staff Development in University Housing at Georgia State University. In her role she oversees a first-year residential area, the Residential Curriculum, and all recruitment, selection, training and hiring processes for student and graduate staff in the department. Before this role, she served as the Assistant Director for Residence Education at the University of Kansas and has also held positions at the University of West Georgia and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Ashley is actively involved in the field, serving as the Georgia College Personnel Association Past-President, a course instructor in the Counseling and Student Personnel Services Masters program at the University of Georgia, an advisory board member for the African American Male Initiative program at Georgia State, and on the Alumni Directorate Board for the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at UGA. She earned her master’s in educational leadership from Valdosta State University and as proud triple dawg, both bachelor’s degrees and her Doctorate of Education in student affairs leadership from the University of Georgia.
 

Job Title

Assistant Director for Residence Education and Staff Development - Georgia State University

Degree / Major

Child and Family Development, BSFCS 2010
Arts & Sciences, AB 2010
Student Affairs Leadership, Ed.D. 2018

City / State

Ellenwood, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-m-dobbs-edd-75a7b048/

Email

ashley.m.dobbs@gmail.com

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Gabby Dukes

Gabby Dukes serves as the Assistant Director at The Cancer Foundation. As the Assistant Director, she manages donor relations, communications and programmatic benchmarks to ensure The Cancer Foundation is reaching target goals. Gabby received my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science in 2015, and her Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management in 2016, both from the University of Georgia. She served as The Cancer Foundation's Development Coordinator for 3 years after graduation and has recently been promoted to the Assistant Director. When not at work, her favorite things to do are drinking coffee and eating good food with her husband and dog!

Job Title

Assistant Director - The Cancer Foundation

Degree / Major

Human Development Family Science (BSFCS)
Non-Profit Organizations (MA)

City / State

Jefferson, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gldukes/

Email

gabrielleld93@gmail.com

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Angela Dulaney

Angela is a 2016 graduate of the University of Georgia where she received a BSFCS in Human Development and Family Science and a Certificate in Disability Studies. During her time at UGA, Angela was an IMPACT Site Leader, FACS Ambassador, active member of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, a FACS student worker in the Dean of HDFS’s office, and participated in a FACS Study Abroad in London. After graduating, Angela began a career in Relationship Education and program recruitment, working with Project F.R.E.E. on UGA’s campus. She then went on to direct a mentorship program for middle and high school students in a South GA school district, and is currently a School Counselor in the same district working with 9^th-12^th grade students while pursuing her M.Ed in School Counseling. When Angela is not working with students and families, you can find her spending time with her family, studying, or dabbling in creative outlets such as podcasting or photography.

Job Title

High School Counselor

Degree / Major

Human Development and Family Science
BSFCS 2016

City / State

Jesup, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-dulaney-3599b3100/

Email

angelasdulaney@gmail.com

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Skye Estroff

Skye Estroff is the owner of Skye Estroff LLC, a company built to forge relationships through food. She works in tv and radio, while helping clients with social media and marketing. Skye is an Atlanta native, a University of Georgia grad and an expert in Atlanta’s best food.

Directly after college, Skye worked for Atlanta Eats and maintained roles in sales, marketing and social media. During this time, she began working on camera and appearing with restaurants on “Atlanta Plugged In” on CBS46 each week. Skye hosted the Athens, GA episode of “Dish Worth the Drive” and was featured in several “Public Affairs on Peach” specials.

Following Atlanta Eats, Skye took on a new role as Marketing and Media Manager for Taste of Atlanta in 2016. She managed all marketing partnerships, planned all social media and blog content for all of the festival’s events, and became extremely detail oriented. While at Taste of Atlanta, she co-hosted the segment, “Talk Food to Me with Skye Estroff” on Star 94.1’s morning show and received her RYT 200 yoga teaching certification.

In 2019, Skye decided to go out on her own and launch Skye Estroff LLC. As her own boss, she is able help a range of clients with social media and marketing while creating the space to continue hosting. She is a regular contributor on “Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta” where she Skypes-in and talks through Atlanta’s food trends. Skye also hosts “The Georgia Foodcast” podcast by Georgia Organics and hosts and Executive Produces, "Foodie Road Trip", a traveling food show that features the best small town restaurants in America.

Job Title

Owner at Skye Estroff LLC

Degree / Major

Dietetics 
BSFCS 2015

City / State

Atlanta, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/skye-estroff/

Email

skye.estroff@gmail.com

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Alexandra Falcucci

Alexandra graduated from FACS in 2017 with a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Consumer Economics. She began her professional career as an Assistant Buyer at Neiman Marcus and then at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF FIFTH. After working for two major retailers, she decided to change career paths and pursue corporate recruiting at The Creative Group of Robert Half International. Covid-19 affected her team but she is now happily a Talent Acquisition Executive at JBCHoldings, also known as JBC Style Recruiters, where she recruits for marketing, design & creative permanent roles in the fashion industry across the US. Alex currently lives in New York City and enjoys hanging out with friends in Central Park and teaching herself Italian. She's always happy to help out, so feel free to add her on LinkedIn and connect!

Job Title

Creative Recruiter

Degree / Major

Fashion Merchandising                                                                        BSFCS 2005

City / State

New York, NY

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/afalcucci1/

Email

alexandrafalcucci@gmail.com

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Silvia Giraudo

Silvia Giraudo studied agriculture in Argentina, where she earned her Bachelors degree, before completing her Masters degree in Animal Science and Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition at the University of Georgia. She is conducting research in the area of community nutrition. In 2005, she was awarded Teacher of the Year by the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and was awarded a Teaching Fellow in 2019. 

Job Title

Associate Professor

Degree / Major

Animal Science                                                                                        MS 1984

Animal Nutrition                                                                                          PhD 1991

City / State

Athens, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-giraudo-a106b742/

Email

sgiraudo@uga.edu

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Lilia Gomez-Lanier

Dr. Gomez-Lanier is currently an Associate Professor in the TMI Department of the College of FACS. In 2013, she graduated from Argosy University in Atlanta, GA with an EdD Doctorate in Leadership in Education. She obtained a Master of Anthropology in 1998 from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Gomez-Lanier also has two architecture degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Architecture in 1984 and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1982. As an academic, Dr. Gomez-Lanier teaches various courses in interior design ranging from design concept process to professional practice. As an architect and interior design, she has worked for several national and international Atlanta, GA based architecture and interior design firms.

Job Title

Associate Professor - Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

City / State

Atlanta, GA

Email

lglanier@uga.edu

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Eliza Hallock

Job Title

Project Manager - The Home Depot

Degree / Major

Furnishings and Interiors
Business Administration (MBA)

City / State

Atlanta, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizahallock/

Email

ekhallock@gmail.com

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Maurice Harrell

Maurice Harrell graduated from the University of Georgia in 1995 with a degree in Consumer Economic and returned for a second degree in Real Estate, finishing his education in 2016 with a Master's in Sports Management. He currentlly works as the Operations Manager at Advance Auto Parts in Thomson, GA with the desire to serve and lead, inspired by the people who supported him throughout his time at the University of Georgia. 

Job Title

Operations Manager

Degree / Major

Consumer Economics
BSFCS 1995

Real Estate                                                                                          BSFCS 1996

Kinesiology (Sports Administration)                                                          Master of Education 2016

City / State

Thomson, GA

LinkedIn

Email

moe54489@gmail.com

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Abigail Harrison

Abigail Harrison is a May 2017 graduate of the University of Georgia. She received a BSFCS in Consumer Journalism and an ABJ in Journalism. During her time at UGA, Abigail was a FACS Ambassador, an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha, and was recognized as a UGA Amazing Student in 2016. After graduating, Abigail began a career in fundraising, working at Atlanta-based nonprofit organizations including Camp Sunshine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, CURE Childhood Cancer and Share the Magic Foundation. Abigail is currently a graduate student in UGA's Mary Frances Early College of Education pursuing a MAT in Middle Grades Education. After completing her program, she will specialize in Social Studies and English Language Arts education for grades 4-8.

Job Title

Graduate Student

Degree / Major

Consumer Journalism, BSFCS 2017
Journalism, AB 2017

City / State

Brookhaven, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-harrison-966939135/

Email

abigaileliharrison@gmail.com

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Neal Holliday

Neal Holliday is currently a first-year graduate student at Augusta University completing a joint Masters in Allied Health and Dietetic Internship program. Currently, his graduate research revolves around mindfulness practices and their effects on the frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption. As an undergraduate student at the University of Georgia, he found his passion for nutrition after realizing that practicing proper eating habits allowed an avenue for him to better his health and himself on a daily basis. Although Neal was able to apply what he learned through my coursework to his own eating habits, he became quickly aware that other people in the world may not have been blessed with such an opportunity. As Neal continues his collegiate career and eventually shifts into the working field of Dietetics, he wants to be able to use his platform to transfer his knowledge of nutrition into layman's terms in an effort to enhance the general public's view, understanding, and comprehension of nutrition and overall wellness.

Degree / Major

Assistant Camp Director - VeryVera Enterprises, LLC

Degree / Major

Culinary Science and Nutrition

City / State

Martinez, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-holliday-b704a1199/

Email

hollidaynutrition@gmail.com

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Nancy Hyte

Nancy Purcell Hyte received her FACS Bachelor's degree in 1973 followed by her Master's in Education in 1975. Since graduation, Nancy has been an educator in post-secondary, secondary, middle, elementary and preschool. During her career she has spent time working for a variety of education institutions, including The Art Institute of Atlanta, Cobb County Extension, Cobb County School System, and Douglas County School System. She has volunteered her time with the Cobb County Drug Education Program, the Cherokee Garden Club, the Chattahoochee Organization for Rehab & Training, and more. For 19 years, Nancy served as Vice President of Accounts Receivable for Envelope Mart-Atlanta. Nancy served in a variety of region and state offices for Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Science, including President. Nancy recently retired from Atlanta City Schools, E. Rivers Elementary. She is presently teaching at The Preschool at PRUMC, in Atlanta. Nancy has three children. Her daughter Rebekah is also an alumnus of FACS, class of 2009. Nancy enjoys attending Georgia football games, gardening, astrology and genealogy.

Job Title

Lead 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
E. Rivers Elementary School

Degree / Major

Home Economics Education, BSHE 1973
Home Economics Education, M.Ed. 1980

City / State

Atlanta, GA

Email

nancyhyte@gmail.com

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Kenneth Ivory

President 

Kenneth N. Ivory is an inspirational, enthusiastic trainer, inspiring speaker, passionate and transformational thought leader in hospitality. His professional career spans over thirty years in the hospitality, academic, and non-profit industries. He currently serves as Vice President of Operations for Creative Dining Services.  He holds an Associate of Science in Home Economics from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management from The University of Georgia, Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Studies and Master of Business Administration in Hospitality from Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England.

His professional credentials include Certified Food and Beverage Executive,  Food Management Professional, a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality, Surrey, United Kingdom, Certified Food Safety Manager, and Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor.  He is a contributing author of the book: “Rising to the Top: A Guide to Success!            

Job Title

VP Operations, Creative Dining Services

Degree / Major

Food Service Management
BSHE 1987

City / State

Durham, NC

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-n-ivory-mba-fmp-cfbe-fih-44a68a13/

Email

kenneth@kennethivory.com

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Ben Jacobs

President-Elect

Ben Jacobs is a "Double Dawg," receiving his Masters degree in Financial Planning and Bachelors degree in Consumer Economics from UGA in 2016. Ben is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Enrolled Agent and is licensed to practice before the IRS. He started his career at Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group in 2014 as an intern. He currently works at the same firm as a Senior financial planner. In addition, he works as a subject matter expert and video host for the Wiley CFP® Exam Review, as well as a part-time instructor for the Financial Planning program at UGA.   

Job Title

Senior Financial Planner + 401(k) Specialist

Degree / Major

BSFCS Consumer Economics, 2016
MS Financial Planning, 2016

City / State

Athens, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-jacobs-ms-cfp®-ea

Email

benjacobs1695@gmail.com

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Lyle LaTrice

Where hustle meets heart. Education transformer with a deep commitment to developing and sustaining community schools and systems. Deft at concurrently learning and implementing research-based educational strategies, specifically focused on work through the lenses of diversity, equity, and inclusion in K12 education. An ardent leader who believes in collective impact today that leads to systemic change tomorrow.

LaTrice was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. With a love for servant leadership from an early age, LaTrice was always finding solutions to social problems that presented themselves in her schools and neighborhood. In high school, she led and served in several student organizations, including the Teacher Cadet Program. A program designed to develop aspiring educators before they entered college. She continued this work at the University of Georgia where she was the recipient of several scholarships including the annual Charter Scholarship for reflecting the Philosophy Statement of admissions.

LaTrice launched EDquity Consulting with over eight years of experience in education. She has served in classroom and leadership positions in Atlanta, GA, Miami, FL, and the Greater Boston Area, MA. She has graduate degrees in education and school leadership from Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Job Title

Founder and Principal Consultant of EDquity Consulting

Degree / Major

Financial Planning 
BSFCS 2013

City / State

Atlanta, GA

LinkedIn

http://www.linkedin.com/in/latricelyle/

Email

latricelyle@gmail.com

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Whitney Okie

Job Title

Master of Healthcare Administration - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Degree / Major

Nutrition Science
BSFCS 2016

City / State

Homewood, AL

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-okie-mha-38b44892/

Email

okiegrace@gmail.com

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Jhamarcus Pharaoh

Jhamarcus Pharaoh graduated from FACS in 2015 with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences, continuing his education at UGA by getting a Masters degree in School Counseling and completed an Educational Specialist program in School Counseling. Jhamarcus has been accepted into the Counseling & Human Development Science PhD program at UGA. He is currently serving as one of only two counselors at Clarke Middle School here in Athens, GA.

Job Title

School Counselor

Degree / Major

Human Development & Family Science 
BSFCS 2015

City / State

Athens, GA

LinkedIn

Email

Jhamarcus.Pharaoh@gmail.com

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Marian Proper

Marian Proper has a Bachelor of Science in Merchandising and is currently a Senior Partner at Your Senior Partner, where she handles daily money management, finanical organization, and bank and budget reconcilliation for Seniors. Marian has 5 years of retail buying experience and more than 15 years of sales management with major consumer brands. She also has managing experience in Point of Sale Merchandising and has been responsible for planning executing floor sales and promotions for all Department Store Retailers.

Degree / Major

Fashion Merchandising

City / State

Marietta, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marian-proper-0aaa071/

Email

mlproper@bellsouth.net

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Linsey Shockley

Co-Chair, Alumni Awards Committee

Linsey Shockley is the Family and Consumer Sciences Program Specialist at the Georgia Department of Education. In this position, she supports and provides guidance to middle and high teachers that teach the following pathways: Culinary Arts, Nutrition & Food Science, Interiors/Fashion/Textiles, Early Childhood Education, Teaching as a Profession, and Middle School FACS. Linsey attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) where she graduated with an Associate's Degree. After ABAC, she transferred to the University of Georgia to continue in her pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in FACS Education. She began teaching Family and Consumer Sciences at Tift County High School post-graduation. During her five years at TCHS, she received a master's degree in workforce education from Valdosta State University. She is happily married with two fur babies, Allie (English Cocker Spaniel) and Piper (Blue Heeler/Beagle Mix).  She recently moved to Jackson Lake fulfilling her dream of living on the water.

Job Title

Program Specialist - Georgia Department of Education

Degree / Major

Family and Consumer Science Education
BSFCS 2011

City / State

Mansfield, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/linsey-shockley-641032161/

Email

linsey.shockley@gmail.com

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Joel Theis

Job Title

Financial Advisor - BB&T Investment Services

Degree / Major

Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics
M.S. 2017

City / State

Cohutta, GA

Email

joeltheis@yahoo.com

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Tracy Walls

Tracy L. Walls, Ed.D. is a champion for education, passionate education leader, community advocate, and education specialist. From her celebrated conversations with educational and community leaders to her grass-roots trench work to inspire the next generation of youth: Dr. Walls continues to be a trailblazing educator standing on the shoulders of giants.  Dr. Walls was born in Nashville, TN and is an active member of the UGA Alumni Association, UGA Women’s Basketball Program, and UGA student athlete association. 

After graduating from high school, she was honored and fortunate to receive a full athletic women’s basketball scholarship to the University of Georgia.  During this time, her team reached the pinnacle of success in women’s basketball history as a National Championship Runner Up (1996), two-time Final Four NCAA Participate (1996, 1995), we well as crowned the Southeastern Champion (1996). In addition, Dr. Walls was recognized for her community outreach and leadership ability by being selected to serve as a member of LEADERSHIP UGA, Student-Athlete Representative to the SEC Headquarters, Child and Family Development Club Secretary, Peach of an Athlete Award Georgia Tip-Off Club, and a host of other accolades.  Most notably, because of her academic accomplishments, community engagement and outreach, integrity, and scholarship as a model student-athlete, Dr. Walls was selected by Dean Nichols as the Grand Marshal for the 1992 college graduation ceremony carrying the flag for the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

After graduation from the University of Georgia, Dr. Walls completed a fellowship with Vanderbilt Peabody College, obtained her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, received an Educational Specialist degree in Administration and Supervision, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership with an add-on endorsement in Special Education Teacher License, Early Childhood Education, and Principalship. Dr. Walls has over 17 years of administrative and collegiate level teaching and leadership experience. Serving in a myriad of roles to serve as a champion for education and youth. Dr. Walls is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.  She is a mother to two amazing boys. In her spare time, she enjoys attending UGA sporting events and watching UGA sport.

Job Title

Academic Coach Learning Support Specialist and Advisor/Adjunct Instructor

Degree / Major

Child and Family Development                                                          BSFCS 1996

City / State

Nashville, TN

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-walls-ed-d-670603114/

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Brooke White

Chair, Young Alumni Council

Brooke White graduated from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences with her degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. She then went on to become a Double Dawg, earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. Brooke is now a licensed attorney in the state of Georgia and practices at the law firm of Smith, Welch, Webb & White. Using her background in Human Development and Family Sciences, Brooke’s law practice is focused on family law, personal injury, and general civil litigation. In her free time, Brooke enjoys spending time with her husband, Garrett, coaching the high school mock trial team, and serving as a mentor for future leaders. 

Job Title

Attorney - Smith, Welch, Webb & White

Degree / Major

Human Development and Family Science, BSFCS 2016
J.D., 2019

City / State

Mansfield, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookedu/

Email

Brookedu19@gmail.com

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Katie Wood

Katie M. Wood is originally from Newnan, GA, and attended The University of Georgia from 2001-2005, earning her BSFCS in Child and Family Development. Since then, Katie earned her Masters of Social Work (MSW) Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University while working in Washington D.C. as a Social Worker, serving a variety of populations, including people who were homeless, adults in the hospital setting, and children/teens with cancer. In 2010, Katie moved back to Newnan and continued her work in the metro Atlanta area with children/teens with special needs. In 2013, Katie decided to go back to school, and graduated in 2015 from The University of West Georgia with a Masters of Education in School Counseling (MEd) degree. To start her new career, she moved back to Athens to start in the middle school setting for two years before moving into the high school environment, where she remains. Katie is also working on her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision through The University of Georgia, where she looks forward to earning her terminal degree from her favorite place!

Job Title

School Counselor - North Oconee High School

Degree / Major

Child and Family Development
BSFCS 2005

City / State

Athens, GA

Email

kmw343@gmail.com

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Angela Yarman

Chair, Strategic Partnerships Committee

Angela Green Yarman is an organization executive with 30+ year experience in non-profit management. She is currently the Executive Director of United Way of Walton County and Student Success Alliance. Angela lives in Monroe with her husband, Greg, and sons, Christopher and Daniel. She earned her BSHE in Consumer Journalism in 1989 and her MS in Housing and Consumer Economics in 1991.

Job Title

Executive Director - Studet Success Alliance

Degree / Major

Home Economics and Journalism, BSHE 1989
Consumer Economics, M.S. 1991

City / State

Monroe, GA

LinkedIn

http://www.linkedin.com/in/angelayarman

Email

angelayarman@gmail.com

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Emily Yates

Chair, Marketing Committee

Emily Yates is an Account Manager at Wier/Stewart, a marketing firm in Augusta, GA. After graduating from UGA in 2015, she took her Consumer Foods degree to Augusta to pursue an internship with The VeryVera Show, a syndicated cooking and lifestyle TV show. Over the course of 5 years, Emily served as Associate Producer and then Creative Director for the show, Masters Catering Coordinator, and developed many recurring projects for VeryVera. In March 2020, she accepted her current position at Wier/Stewart, where she manages projects and liaises between her clients and the rest of the W/S team. She loves serving the college that put her on the path to her current career!

Job Title

Account Manager - Wier/Stewart

Degree / Major

Consumer Foods
BSFCS 2015

City / State

Augusta, GA

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-yates-905b8348/

Email

Emilyyates@ymail.com