Board of Trust

Board of trust

The Grady Board of Trust is one the college’s most influential boards of alumni and friends lending support and guidance.

Grady Board of Trust

“The Board of Trust exists to advance the cause of Grady College and represents an amazing collection of leaders from across the mass communication marketplace,” said Charles Davis, dean of Grady College.  “This brain trust supports the work that we do, offers insight and advice, and most importantly, forms an immensely rewarding social network. Some of my favorite days as dean have been spent with these amazing people.”

In addition to serving as ambassadors and leaders who can attract resources to the college, the BOT is the sponsoring organization of the Grady Fellowship, a recognition of alumni and friends who by virtue of their accomplishments and service are members emeritus of the BOT.

Members of the 2023-24 Board of Trust include

(front row, l. to r.):
  Craig Camuso, Carolyn Tieger, Brian Robinson, Jenn Sloan, Melissa Libby, Kristen Manion, Carole Munroe and Jason Athoine;

(back row, l. to r.)
Brad MacAfee, Bryan Harris, Juanita I.C. Traughber, Richard Griffiths, Bob Houghton, Henry Grady III and Dean Charles Davis.

Members of the 2023-2024 Board of Trust

Jason Anthoine

(ABJ ’89)
Managing Founder Audacity: The Employee Experience Firm, Dunwoody, GA

Craig Camuso

(ABJ ’90)
Regional Vice President – State Government Affairs CSX Transportation Atlanta, GA

Jody Danneman

(ABJ ’88)
Past President, Grady Society Alumni Board Founder, Executive Producer and President Atlanta ImageArts, Inc. Marietta, GA

Henry W. Grady, III

Healthcare Investment Banking SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, GA

Richard Griffiths

Retired Vice President & Senior Editorial Director CNN Atlanta, G

Perspectives

By staying involved with Grady, it’s like I never graduated! I enjoy coming back to Athens for Board of Trust meetings, being a mentor to students, and attending events.”

Melissa Libby

ABJ ’85, President, Melissa Libby & Associates

Perspectives

“Journalism’s next generation will face incredibly tough challenges.  The Grady Board of Trust has a powerful call for me because it helps generate the resources for the skills, experiences, and real-world perspectives those future journalists will desperately need.”

Richard Griffiths

Retired Vice President and Senior Editorial Director at CNN

Perspectives

“Grady is more than just a great college. It’s a career and connection accelerator. My work on the Board of Trust is simply an investment in our students, faculty and alumni, whose amazing sparks of brilliance and courage are truly what fuels Grady’s enviable momentum.”

Jason Anthoine

ABJ ’89, Managing Founder, Audacity

Additional Information

Explore the UGA Promotion and Tenure documents for UGA and Grady College.

in the news

Carolyn Tieger

Thank you to Board of Trust Chairperson Carolyn Tieger for her vision in creating the Ex-PRIZE, a fund helping Grady College students fulfill their experiential learning goals. Read more about the Ex-PRIZE here.

Jason Anthoine

Jason Anthoine was a featured speaker for an alumni lecture hosted by the Crisis Communication Think Tank. Anthoine spoke about crisis management as it relates to internal corporate communications and connecting with employees and stakeholders.

Jenn Sloan

Congratulations to Jenn Sloan (ABJ ’86) on her promotion to senior vice president, public policy and stakeholder engagement for Mastercard.

Events

TEDxUGA 2024

Join the University of Georgia for the 11th annual TEDxUGA. A snapshot captures a fleeting moment in its purest form, unfiltered and unrestrained. One snapshot is a single perspective, but when united with others, a gallery emerges. TEDxUGA 2024 will provide a lens into the gallery of ideas that exist within the University of Georgia community. Join us as we explore the candid experiences, groundbreaking research, and innovative scholarship that will frame the future. For more information about the event, presenters, and more, please visit the 2024 Event and Team pages. Learn more & Register: https://tedxuga.com/register/

A text graphic that reads "Executive Education: Crisis Communication and Management"

Executive Education in Crisis Communication

Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and Terry College of Business have partnered to offer an executive education program in crisis communication and management. This intensive, one-day, in-person program will supply business leaders with the knowledge, skills and efficacy to lead through crises, influence stakeholders, leverage resources and enhance business processes. The program, “Empowering Leaders: How to Excel Through Crisis With Proven Strategies,” is set to kick off at the Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta on April 12, 2024, and run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Learn more and register: https://www.terry.uga.edu/executive/crisis-communication-think-tank/

New and returning students walk out of Grady during the first day of classes 2022.

Prospective Student Day

Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for prospective high school and transfer students and their parents to learn more about Grady College. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admission and eligibility requirements and programs of study. Spring 2024 tour dates are Feb. 23, March 22 (virtual), April 12 and May 3 (virtual). Register here: https://grady.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enQpNm1Ixq2GGIS For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Marcella Genut, Prospective Student Advisor. Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu.

Spring 2024 Board of Trust and Alumni Board meeting

The Grady College Board of Trust and Alumni Board will meet at Grady College on Friday, April 26.

Grady Salutes

We look forward to recognizing our Alumni Award honorees and Grady Fellowship inductees at Grady Salutes on April 26, 2024, on the Schnitzer Family Media Lawn. Register here.

Students walking outside of Grady College.

Prospective Student Day (Virtual)

Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for prospective high school and transfer students and their parents to learn more about Grady College. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admission and eligibility requirements and programs of study. Spring 2024 tour dates are Feb. 23, March 22 (virtual), April 12 and May 3 (virtual). Register here: https://grady.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enQpNm1Ixq2GGIS For questions or to schedule a private visit, please contact: Marcella Genut, Prospective Student Advisor. Email: gradyprospective@uga.edu.