Grady Ambassadors

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

Our Ambassador applications for 2022-2023 will open in Spring 2022.

Watch here for more details.

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 and graduate 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.

Visit our Ambassador Alumni webpage to meet some of the former Ambassadors.

Meet our 2021-2022 Ambassadors

Mennah Abdelwahab

Journalism

Everyone in our College, from staff and administrators to professors and students, truly wants to see you succeed.

Passions: Crafting policies that address societal problems and having an career that serves my community.

Jakob Allen

Public Relations

My favorite course was Advanced Public Affairs Communications with Prof. Watson. I thoroughly enjoyed the content that combined both my degrees.

Passions: Principles of honest communications, sustainable energy and Elvis Presley

Frankie Barnes

Public Relations

The Study Abroad programs that Grady offers cater to every major and provide an option for anyone in the college to travel abroad. There is such a wide variety of programs that travel to different locations.

Passions: Creativity, Taylor Swift music and Marvel movies

Sydney Bennett

Public Relations

My favorite class in Grady to date is Social Media Content Creation with Landrum. This class really allowed me to express myself through digital media, and I was able to try new forms of media like podcasting.

Passions: Dance, kickboxing and cooking

Juli Bernstein

Emerging Media Masters

What makes our college special is the faculty and staff's commitment to students. Professors want to see their students succeed and will go to great lengths to make sure that a student accomplishes all that they are capable of.

Abby Bustin

Journalism

DiGamma Kappa has influenced my Grady experience in numerous ways. I found a group of passionate, like-minded individuals who want to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, as well as a family.

Passions: Serving and loving people, trying new food and running!

Congfei (Jane) Lian

Advertising

I cannot reach where I am right now without Talking Dog Agency and Women In Media. Talking Dog opened the door and provided me opportunities to see how the advertising industry operates. Women in Media leveraged my leadership skills and helped me meet lots of girl gangs.

Julianna Coyle

Public Relations

Grady College is special because it is a close-knit network of likeminded individuals. Both the students and faculty in Grady are talented, inspiring and supportive of one another.

Passions: Music, Georgia football and always having fun!

Melanie Cruz

Advertising

Brand Storytelling has been my favorite Grady class for sure! My favorite aspect of this class is creating visually engaging projects.

Passions: Mental Health, dancing and traveling

Kendall Daughtry

Advertising

Being a Grady Ambassador gives me the opportunity to represent the best school on the UGA campus! I thrive within the walls of Grady College and aspire to be an inspiration for potential students and donors.

Passions: Design and American Sign Language

Olga Diaz-Nasser

Public Relations

Women in Media is such a great organization because it provides so much support as you figure out the application process, classes and what life after Grady looks like.

Passions: Helping others, watching new TV shows and baking!

Meagan Dougherty

Advertising

What makes our college special: Grady has such a tight community feel. I have always felt extremely understood and supported by my teachers and peers!

Passions: Connecting with people, bettering myself and traveling

Valentina Drake

Integrated Advertising and PR Masters

I have loved being part of Talking Dog Agency. I am Director of Intern Relations helping to mentor interns from local Athens area high schools.

Passions: Storytelling, connecting and creativity

Victoria Eymard

Journalism Masters

While I’m new to Athens and UGA, so far I’ve loved being a member of DGK. The speakers are not just inspiring but helpful and the networking has been a great opportunity.

Passions: Sustainable/greener choices, dogs and travel

Sydney Gibbs

Journalism

National Association of Black Journalists means the most because I’m surrounded by people who look like me that are like minded and are hungry for success.

Passions: Social issues, Thai food and storytelling

Emily Goncalves

Public Relations

What makes our College special: Grady is a small but mighty college! Cohorts are intimate enough where you can get to know peers, but the depth of Grady connections are incredibly large!

Passions: Learning other cultures, women in the workplace and food!

Fardosa Hassan

Entertainment and Media Studies

In Grady College, I can learn from exceptional faculties and learn with students from various backgrounds.

Passions: Environmental justice, writing and traveling

Sophia Haynes

Journalism

The faculty and students are in constant support of your success. Grady College provides an environment where students are given endless opportunities to prosper and expand their knowledge.

Passions: Multimedia, my relationships and creative expression

Abigail Ingram

Advertising

Grady is special because of our close network of students, faculty and alumni. These relationships will be vital to your success and make your experience more enriching.

Passions: Making other people feel good, old country music and my relationship with Jesus.

Midori Jenkins

Entertainment and Media Studies

I love being a part of WUOG 90.5FM. Through my talk show "In the Mix", I get to discuss topics I'm passionate about and share it with the world.

Passions: Art, writing and building relationships

Dania Kalaji

Journalism

Walking through the doors, anyone can tell that the faculty, staff and curriculum are geared to shape the future against a technologically advanced and ever-changing landscape.

Passion: Diverse journalism, the film industry and my Syrian heritage

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

Sherry Liang

Entertainment and Media Studies

Empathy is ubiquitous across our college — in the storytelling, classrooms and staff. Everyone deeply cares about their work, and that feeling is palpable.

Passions: My dog Lucky, grocery shopping and Greg from Succession (in that order)

Megan Mittelhammer

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

Sam Perez

Journalism

It’s hard to narrow my favorite class down to just one, but I would have to say Newsource. I truly love getting to use the skills I’ve cultivated in such a hands-on way.

Passions: Good food, interpersonal connection and community involvement

Meagan Perry

Public Relations

Grady College is special because there are opportunities for everyone's interests and people that want to help connect you with them.

Passions: Learning about new cultures, trying new foods and working out!

Madison Powers

Public Relations

PRSSA is my favorite student organization because it has provided me with insight into the industry by hearing from professionals and networking with others.

Passions: Watching movies, trying new restaurants and spending time with people I love!

Nicole García Sánchez

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

Jillian Smalls

Entertainment and Media Studies

I love being a student at Grady College because of how empowered I am by my peers and professors to achieve my goals. The Grady College is constantly adapting to keep up with new technology and a hyper-com.

Passions: New Media, traveling and cooking

Darby Taylor

Entertainment and Media Studies

Grady Newsource has a special place in my heart due to the skills, experiences and friends I have made. The opportunity to volunteer on the technical team and have a hand behind-the-scenes is indescribable.

Passions: Video editing, live music and O-House quesadillas

Allison Thiel

Public Relations

Grady College is so special because not only do you gain the best education and experience, but you also gain a tight-knit family that supports and empowers you to be successful.

Passions: Travel, pop culture and meeting new people

Coley Warren

Advertising

My favorite class was Principles of Advertising with Marilyn Primovic, which took place during COVID. While I struggled to find motivation during online school, Marilyn took time to ensure her students had a voice.

Passions: Theatre, art & design and building leadership skills