Grady Ambassadors

The Grady Ambassadors are a dynamic team of student leaders who serve as official hosts and ambassadors for the Grady College.

The group’s goal is to present a positive and lasting image of Grady College and its students to all constituents. Ambassadors have a strong presence at college events, lead tours and interact with alumni and potential donors, special guests and speakers, and prospective Grady College students and their parents.

The Grady Ambassador organization consists of 20 – 25 undergraduate students who report directly to Karen Andrews, the college’s director of Special Events and Student Leadership, who also serves as the adviser for the group.

Membership in the Grady Ambassador program is open to all full-time undergraduate students enrolled in Grady College, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you have additional questions, contact Karen by email, karena@uga.edu.

Meet our 2020-2021 Ambassadors

Grace Bedsole

EMST

TEDxUGA means the most to me as a student organization. It is so exciting to be able to take classes and be a part of this organization and still call it a club.

Passions: food, travel and human connection

Julianna Coyle

Public Relations

Grady College has given me the opportunity to explore my interests and passions with full knowledge that my professors and peers will encourage me.

Passions: creating playlists and special needs advocacy.

Willie Daniely III

Journalism

What my favorite Grady event? Nothing is better than see Dean Davis at grill during Dawgs with the Dean.

Passions: world News, meeting people, and social issues

Grace Donelson

EMST

Working on student films with my best friends has been the highlight. Working with different collaborators overwhelms me with an environment of creativity.

Passions: photography, music and writing.

Valentina Drake

Advertising

I started out in PRSSA as a scared sophomore and now I’m leading the chapter as Vice President. This organization has helped me grow tremendously.

Passions: creativity, traveling, and relationship building.

John "Alex" English

My biggest take away from this college through interviews and conversations is that no one is above you just as you are above no one.

Through NABJ, I've gotten the chance to network with professionals that look like me in yet another organic experience.

Nekabari Ereba

Advertising

Brand Storytelling has been my favorite class to date because the assignments and projects help me learn what creatives in advertising do day-to-day.

Passions: self-expression, my relationships, learning

Katherine Hoovestol

EMST

In 2019, I was able to attend the Cannes Film Festival. I highly recommend considering one of Grady’s many programs.

Passions: storytelling, social/civil advancements of human rights and obscure pop culture trivia

Suzanne Kebanli

Advertising

I’ve never been a part of a group with more pride and camaraderie than Grady. The connection and relationships between current students and alumni is truly special.

Passions: travel, health and building relationships.

Daley McCallum

Public Relations

My favorite Grady class has been Public Relations Communication with Tom Cullen. He pushed me to be the best and by using real clients, I got educational and professional experience.

Passions: becoming bilingual, travel and environmental policy

Megan Mittlehammer

Journalism

The faculty are what make Grady College so special! They make you feel like family, and while they expect a lot, they're always willing to help and connect you with their network.

Passions: Georgia football, civic engagement and ice cream

Maya Rose Moreschi

Advertising

I serve Talking Dog Agency as the Director of New Business Client Relations. The overall experience has prepared me and given me confidence to be bold in my career ambitions.

Passions: art, adventures and being a student at UGA.

Kelsey Nicholls

Public Relations

Grady College is special because of the opportunities to work toward my goals. I get real-life experience and I am prepared to do great things because of Grady College.

Passions: people, writing and creativity.

Marq Norris

PR and Comm. Studies

The network connections are the best part about Grady. You learn from industry professionals who want to see you prosper, and you get access to a supportive community of leaders.

Passions: reading, music and TedX.

Laura Nwogu

Journalism

InfUSion Magazine was the first club I joined and it allowed me to be heard. Being editor-in-chief my junior year was an experience that helped me grow.

Passions: books (reading and writing), learning about different cultures and music.

Meagan Perry

Public Relations

My favorite Grady experience was in my writing across platforms class. It was a small thing but it made a big impact on me!

Passions: inclusivity, trying new things and helping others in any way I can.

Emily Phillips

Public Relations

A common phrase is “We Are Grady”. Being part of this college encourages you to go beyond its physical walls and become a thought leader.

Passions: clothing and style, making memories and exploring downtown Athens.

Mary Rose Provence

Advertising

This may sound cliché, but Grady really feels like home to me. As soon as I stepped foot into orientation and heard about what advertising was, as my dad likes to say, “my eyes lit up.”

Passions: baking and children’s education.

Nicole Garcia Sanchez

Public Relations

My favorite class was Telenovelas, Culture, and Society by Dr. Carolina Acosta-Alzuru. This class made me feel close to home and I was able to learn more about my own culture.

Passions: mental health, event planning and Venezuela.

Lauren Swenson

Journalism

My "Grady Gang" has become my confidants, friends, and biggest fans.

Passions: bipartisan political conversations, meeting and learning about new people, and Finding America's best donuts

Sam Walters

Journalism

There is an opportunity to grow in any capacity while in Grady College. Whether it’s through classes, organizations or community outreach, there are endless avenues to develop.

Passion: media literacy

Isabel Weber

Public Relations & Spanish

I am Director of Member Relations for PRSSA, my favorite Grady student organization because it has taught me so much about PR and the industry.

Passions: being outside, watching movies and reading books.

Rachel Yuan

EMST & Marketing double major

I was the Senior Production Manager for Grady Newsource, which is such an incredible opportunity for students of all majors.

Passions: social justice and equity, cooking/baking and pop culture.