{"id":258,"date":"2024-11-28T14:41:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T14:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/?page_id=258"},"modified":"2024-11-28T14:53:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T14:53:50","slug":"meet-the-40-under-40-class-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/meet-the-40-under-40-class-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet The 40 Under 40 Class of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Georgia Southern Alumni 40 under 40 Class of 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1BCV6WoE-AI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ambanpola\">Nipuna Ambanpola (&#8217;19)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BBA, Business Economics<br>Athens, GA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupation: Data &amp; Public Service Manager, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia<br>College: Parker College of Business<br><br>Nipuna\u2019s leadership journey began at Georgia Southern, where he served as Student Government Association President during the Armstrong-Georgia Southern consolidation. He founded the Student Alumni Association and Rotary Club, and led initiatives such as the Armstrong Memorial Fountain dedication and the establishment of the Chief Diversity Officer office. As an alumnus, Nipuna remains deeply involved, serving on the Parker College Young Alumni Board and the Alumni Board of Directors. He mentors current students, was the the Georgia Southern 2024 National Volunteer Month speaker. His advice: Build meaningful connections and leverage every opportunity to develop both academically and personally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260\" style=\"width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anderson\">Mackenzie Anderson (&#8217;07)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>B.S., Public Relations<br>Beaverton, OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupation: Global Director, Corporate Communications at Nike<br>College: College of Arts and Humanities<br><br>Mackenzie Anderson is instrumental in shaping Nike\u2019s executive and purpose-driven communications. Her work includes Nike\u2019s Impact Report, Get Out the Vote efforts, and Juneteenth programming. Previously, she was with The Coca-Cola Company, the Atlanta Braves, and the Georgia Aquarium, where she won two Emmy Awards for ocean conservation programming. Named to PRWEEK\u2019s 40 Under 40 in 2019, Mackenzie is a member of the Women of Nike Leadership team. She was a Spring 2024 commencement speaker and keynote at the Southern Women Leadership Institute. Her advice for students: Be Curious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/\/Georgia-Southern-University-Office-of-Alumni-Relations-Meet-Nipuna-Ambanpola.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"barnes\">Alyssa Barnes (&#8217;10)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>B.S., Multimedia Communication<br>Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Occupation:<\/strong> WVEE V-103 Midday Personality and Digital Coordinator, Audacy<br><strong>College: <\/strong>College of Arts and Humanities<br><br>Alyssa attributes her success to her transformative experience at Georgia Southern University, where she gained crucial skills and insights through coursework and mentorship from professors like Dr. Stone. As the Midday host and Digital Content Creator &#8220;Danie B&#8221; on V103, a top Atlanta radio station, she reaches millions with her dynamic presence. Alyssa also dedicates herself to community service, including a recent food giveaway with Hosea Helps. As an alumna, she actively mentors students and supports the Xi Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. Alyssa promotes Georgia Southern on air and encourages students to seize opportunities and follow their dreams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nipuna Ambanpola (&#8217;19) BBA, Business EconomicsAthens, GA Occupation: Data &amp; Public Service Manager, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of GeorgiaCollege: Parker College of Business Nipuna\u2019s leadership journey began at Georgia Southern, where he served as Student Government Association President during the Armstrong-Georgia Southern consolidation. 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