Staff Archive

Before joining Grady College in 2025, Joy Ovington built a wide-ranging career in communications, education, and arts administration. She worked with the Athens Regional Library System and Bilbo Books Publishing […]

Emily Murray joined Grady College in 2025. She worked the previous 10 years in the Oconee County School System where she started as an elementary school paraprofessional.  She moved to […]

Casie McClellan joined the academic advising team in May 2025. She previously worked with UGA Athletics as an academic support specialist. Prior to working in higher education, she was a […]

Ahmaud Templeton earned an A.B. in philosophy from the University of Georgia in 2012, and an M.S. in counseling and an Ed.S. in college counseling and student development from the University […]

Brittanie Hardman is the business manager for Grady College, handling payment requests, expense reports, foundation check requests and other financial tasks. She has 10 years experience in administrative and office […]

Lauren Pike (MA ’22) joined Grady College in July 2024 following a career in UGA Extension and Georgia 4-H. Lauren is a two-time University of Georgia graduate, having earned an […]

Abbie Pruitt works as a business manager in the Business Office at Grady College.

Christie Sanders joined the academic advising team in March 2024.  Prior to serving Grady College, she worked as an academic advisor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.  A […]

Amy Hicks has more than 20 years experience in customer service and community engagement. She has worked at Grady College since March 2024 after 16.5 years as a public library […]

Ana Mackenzie brings nearly two decades of experience as an actor and filmmaker to her position with the Peabody Awards. After working with top talent on popular television series and […]