Veronica Pennington is the Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Veronica creates and maintains programming aimed at increasing knowledge of diversity and inclusion within the College. She also manages the Veterinary Medicine Student Ambassador program and assists with the admissions process for the DVM program. If you have questions/concerns about the…

As the Associate Director for Access and Inclusion for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Georgia, Rosa Arroyo Driggers oversees the implementation of recruitment strategies, targeted outreach, student development and yield initiatives to ensure a global and inclusive campus environment. (706) 542-8776

Michael Husted is the Assistant Director for Competitive Sports at the Ramsey Student Center. In his position, he oversees intramural and club sport programming that provides activities for all students of all experience levels. If you have any questions about how to get involved in Ramsey please feel free to reach out or stop by…

Heather LaBarbera serves as Director of Student Services for the UGA Athletic Association. In her position, Heather is involved in a number of areas including numerous student-athlete events and initiatives, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), community service projects, and with the Student-Athlete Leadership Academy (LEAD). If you have questions about athletics at UGA, Heather can…

University Housing is dedicated to assisting students with accommodation needs that are not covered by the DRC (e.g., medical reasons, navigating gender assignments, alternative housing options). For assistance, students can contact Kim Ellis, Associate Director for Assignments and Contracts, at 706-542-1421 or kimellis@uga.edu. (706) 542-1421

Kali DeWald is a Career Consultant within the Career Center. The University of Georgia’s Career Center provides many resources for LGBTQ students including resources on coming out in the workplace, LGBTQ inclusive employers and more. Every student at UGA has a Career Consultant, assigned by academic area, who provides one-on-one assistance with career decision-making, resume…

Brad Williams is an academic advisor for Intended Business students advised in the Exploratory Center, now located in 114 Memorial Hall, here at UGA. Like all other academic advisors within his department, he is committed to guiding students through the major selection and declaration process. He interacts with students on a daily basis in order…

Samantha Adair is a Coordinator at the DRC. Before joining the DRC, she received a Bachelors degree in Psychology and English from UGA. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology from UGA. Samantha will help you navigate all that the DRC has to offer. (706) 542-8719

Dr. Shannon M. Bowles joined the CAPS staff in 2010. Dr. Bowles’ areas of interest include student affairs administration, psychotherapy for family of origin concerns, working with college students who identify as LGBTQ, and alcohol and other drug assessment, treatment, and recovery in the college student population. She will help you navigate all the mental…