{"id":8353,"date":"2021-01-29T11:32:06","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T16:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/?p=8353"},"modified":"2022-01-11T16:19:24","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T21:19:24","slug":"40-under-40-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/2021\/01\/29\/40-under-40-3\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Under 40"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Of Georgia Southern\u2019s 126,000-plus living alumni, more than 50,000 are under 40 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alumni Association recently honored its Class of 2020 40 under 40, representing the excellence of the University\u2019s young alumni and demonstrating the positive contributions and achievements for which University graduates are known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annalee Ashley<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2014 BBA
2020 MBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief of Staff to the President
<\/strong>Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job is:<\/em><\/strong>
When I began my career, I worked as a staffer in the halls of Congress. In my current role, I now walk those same halls to advocate for my alma mater!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Whitney
Barfield, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2008 B.S. Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postdoctoral Fellow
<\/strong>Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something most people don\u2019t know about me is:<\/em><\/strong>
I was an extreme band nerd growing up. I played the trumpet for almost a decade, which contributed to my discipline and time-management skills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Somi Benson-Jaja<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong State University
<\/strong>2010 B.M. Music Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owner
<\/strong>Shot By Somi Studios
Savannah, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One person I greatly admire is:<\/em><\/strong>
I admire my mother most. She had six children and is always working to make sure we\u2019re doing well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brad Boykin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2008 B.S.Ed. Early Childhood Education
2016 M.Ed. Instructional Technology
2018 EDS Educational Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal
<\/strong>Bulloch County Schools \/ Southeast Bulloch Middle School
Statesboro, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job and life:<\/em><\/strong>
My life is unique every day! That\u2019s the beauty of being an educator, because when you work with kids, you never know what may happen!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Christina Calloway, Esq.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2005 B.A. English
2006 MPA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attorney
<\/strong>United States Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, Virginia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best advice I ever received is:<\/em><\/strong>
To try and conquer your fears. You will regret the things you do not try and even if you fail you will not regret trying. The beauty in that is the risk of success. \u201cThere is freedom waiting for you, On the breezes of the sky, And you ask \u201cWhat if I fall?\u201d Oh but my darling, what if you fly?\u201d – Erin Hanson<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Oladipo Cole, <\/strong>
M.D., MBA, MSc<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2009 B.A. Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resident Physician
<\/strong>Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine
Boca Raton, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job is:<\/em><\/strong>
Although I have the best job in the world, it makes me excited when I can combine my love for Christ and medicine together. Holding my patients\u2019 hands and praying with them gives me the most joy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Josh Combs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2012 B.S. Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate Attorney
<\/strong>Troutman Pepper
Roswell, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my life is:<\/em><\/strong>
My wife Kayla and I met in high school and attended\/graduated from Georgia Southern together in 2012. We will soon reach our 5th wedding anniversary and have a three-year old son, Warren.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shawnte Craig, MBA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong State University
<\/strong>2003 B.S. Health Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logistics Management Specialist
<\/strong>United States Air Force
Arlington, Virginia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about your job is:<\/em><\/strong>
I am helping with the stand-up of the United States Space Force. I have a unique opportunity to help shape how our country will sustain space lift capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stephen Crosby<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2004 BBA Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director, Store Operations Finance
<\/strong>Dollar Tree, Inc.
Chesapeake, Virginia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One person I greatly admire is:<\/em><\/strong>
My father. He instilled a resourcefulness in me that has proved invaluable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Christopher P. Eble<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2005 BBA Marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vice President, Sales
<\/strong>OTR Capital
Roswell, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job is:<\/em><\/strong>
I was the first GSU grad to work at our family of companies, and we have since hired over 100 GSU graduates across all of our businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Claire <\/strong>
Erlacher-Reid, <\/strong>
DVM, Dipl. ACZM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2003 B.S. Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Veterinarian
<\/strong>SeaWorld
Orlando, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My dream vacation is:<\/em><\/strong>
SCUBA diving the Great Barrier Reef in Australia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wilkes Evans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2005 B.S. Construction Management
2009 MBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Preconstruction
<\/strong>Piedmont Construction Group
Bonaire, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite song to dance to is:<\/em><\/strong>
\u201cThis Cowboy\u2019s Hat\u201d by Chris Ledoux<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Azell Francis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2013 B.S. Mechanical Engineering
2015 M.S. Applied Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Research Assistant
<\/strong>University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Peachtree City, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my life is:<\/em><\/strong>
I was the first international student to be elected to serve as SGA President at Georgia Southern, and was part of the first graduating class of Mechanical Engineers from Georgia Southern (only woman in May 2013).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zac Frye<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2009 BBA Finance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market President – Swainsboro
<\/strong>Durden Banking Company, Inc.
Swainsboro, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My bizzare hobby is:<\/em><\/strong>
Playing gin with my 8-year-old.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mary N.
Githens, MBA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong State University
<\/strong>2008 BBA Economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owner & Founder<\/strong>
Latin Chicks Restaurant & Mint To Be Mojito Bar
Savannah, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job and life:<\/em><\/strong>
I never worked in a restaurant before I opened my own. I am not a chef, but I greatly enjoy eating\u2026. Life is easier when you make your job work for you, rather than work to keep your job. Do what you love, so you will do it with passion and you will never fail or at least consider it a failure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stephen P. Gonzalez, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2007 B.S. Kinesiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Athletic Director, Leadership & Mental Performance<\/strong>
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My bizzare hobby is:<\/em><\/strong>
Watching competitive eating every Fourth of July.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gloria M. Goosby<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2004 B.S. Broadcasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Annual Giving<\/strong>
Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People I admire are:<\/em><\/strong>
Elders in my family and smart risk-takers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jeffery Grant, SPHR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2003 BBA Human Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HR Director<\/strong>
City of Savannah
Richmond Hill, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about me is:<\/em><\/strong>
I\u2019m a Jamaican-Canadian.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Richard Jeremy Hammond, DMD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong State University
<\/strong>2006 B.S. Chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon<\/strong>
Sea Pines Oral and Facial Surgery
Brunswick, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My dream vacation is:<\/em><\/strong>
Riverboat cruise around Europe tasting food and wine in all regions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kathleen Marie Henry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong State University
<\/strong>2012 B.A. Economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economic Development Director<\/strong>
Wake County Economic Development
Raleigh, North Carolina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My bizzare hobby is:<\/em><\/strong>
Buying house plants knowing I have a horrible green thumb \u2014 75% of the time they die. I keep trying!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Samuel Bryant Hosch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2006 BBA Accounting
2007 Master of Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Controller<\/strong>
Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about me is:<\/em><\/strong>
I always have to be on the go whether it be at a concert, playing various sports, at gym or socializing at sport events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crystal A. Lattimore, CPT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2012 B.S. Justice Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Military Intelligence Officer<\/strong>
U.S. Army
Killeen, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People I admire:<\/em><\/strong>
I admire the great leaders serving our country. They are my motivation to continue to serve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kimberly M.
Lee-Okonya, <\/strong>
LCSW<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2008 B.S. Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owner\/ Founder and Lead Psychotherapist<\/strong>
Life Begins Here Therapeutic & Counseling Services
Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job:<\/em><\/strong>
I look at my job as more than just a job, I truly feel like being a psychotherapist is my life calling. In my line of work, I get to create safe spaces for people to just be themselves and to process things they have been suppressing for years, stress management, help them deal with a recent loss or cope with a new life transition amongst other things. I consider the work I do very sacred and take it seriously.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Amy Meehan, PT, DPT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2007 B.S. Kinesiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owner\/Physical Therapist<\/strong>
Revelle
Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job:<\/em><\/strong>
I get the opportunity to help women receive the self care they deserve postpartum and during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thomas J.
Miller Jr., M.D.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2003 B.S. Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physician<\/strong>
Southern Family Medicine
Statesboro, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One item I can\u2019t live without is:<\/em><\/strong>
Coffee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elizabeth
Parizo, MHSA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong State University
<\/strong>2014 Bachelor of Health Science
2017 Master of Health Services Admin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manager, Ambulatory Access Operations<\/strong>
UW Health
Madison, Wisconsin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something people may not know about me is:<\/em><\/strong>
I served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was deployed to Iraq.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jennifer D. Pavlick<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2006 BBA Human Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief, Data Quality Branch<\/strong>
USCIS Office of the Chief Data Officer
Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something people may not know about me is:<\/em><\/strong>
I hold the record for the biggest fish caught in my family \u2014 a 100-plus-pound halibut pulled out of the mighty Alaskan waters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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James Andrew Payne Jr., Ed.S.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2005 B.S.Ed. Early Childhood Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal<\/strong>
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job and life is:<\/em><\/strong>
I once had dreams of playing Major League Baseball. After those dreams ended at Georgia Southern, I became an elementary school teacher. I am passionate about working with young students and helping them succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kwame Phillips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong State University
<\/strong>2013 BBA Economics
2015 M.A. Professional Comm. and Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Director<\/strong>
Johns Hopkins University Office of Multicultural Affairs
Baltimore, Maryland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My dream vacation is:<\/em><\/strong>
Exploring the West Coast of Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nicole Pope, JD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2012 B.A. Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attorney<\/strong>
Hunter, Maclean, Exley & Dunn, PC
Savannah, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One item I can\u2019t live without is:<\/em><\/strong>
My dog, Abby.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marion Christopher Pugh, Ed. D.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2006 B.S. Broadcasting
2008 Master of Education
2019 Doctor of Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owner\/Consultant<\/strong>
Manhood Mindset LLC
Statesboro, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My dream vacation is:<\/em><\/strong>
To travel back in time to meet all my ancestors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Justin S.
Ragan, DMD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2007 B.S. Construction Management
2012 B.S. Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentist<\/strong>
Wrightsville Family Dental
Wrightsville, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My bizarre hobby is:<\/em><\/strong>
Finding hobbies. My wife calls me a hobby connoisseur.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zerik K.
Samples, M.Ed.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong State University
<\/strong>2011 BHS Public and Community Health
2013 M.Ed. Adult Education and Community Leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief Development Officer<\/strong>
Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc.
Brunswick, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite song to dance to is:<\/em><\/strong>
\u201cTeach Me How to Dougie\u201d by Cali Swag District.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Henry (Trey) Evans Scrudder III<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2009 BBA Finance
2011 MBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examiner<\/strong>
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Wakefield, Massachusetts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One item I can\u2019t live without is:<\/em><\/strong>
Right now it\u2019s my Bluetooth speaker while my wife and I work from home with our 5-month-old.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zachary Sines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2008 BBA Information Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manager, Senior Recruiter<\/strong>
North Highland Consulting
Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something people may not know about me is:<\/em><\/strong>
Outside of work, I like to do woodworking and play video games (an inspiration to everyone, I\u2019m sure). That pales in comparison to spending time with my wife and pets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Noelle F. Singleton<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2010 B.A International Studies and Modern Language<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founder, CEO, Swim Coach<\/strong>
Afroswimmers Aquatics LLC
Seattle, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job is:<\/em><\/strong>
Through my work with Afroswimmers, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with some amazing athletes. Today, my career has led me to work for the most decorated Olympian in history, Michael Phelps. In addition to managing my company, I am the diversity and inclusion consultant for the Michael Phelps Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Demetrius D. Smith, Ed.D.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2009 B.S. Sport Management
2011 M.Ed. Higher Ed. Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion<\/strong>
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People I greatly admire:<\/em><\/strong>
I admire my parents the most. They sacrificed tremendously so I could succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ursula Spence, <\/strong>
DrPH, MPH<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2017 MPH Policy and Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Programs<\/strong>
Community Health Works
Macon, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite song to dance to is:<\/em><\/strong>
\u201cThriller\u201d by Michael Jackson. I know and can do the entire dance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Matt Wise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2008 B.S. Kinesiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern Campus Director<\/strong>
Athletes In Action
Statesboro, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My dream vacation is:<\/em><\/strong>
To do every \u201cMan vs Food\u201d challenge from the Travel Channel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Rev. James Woodall<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Southern University
<\/strong>2016 B.A. Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State President<\/strong>
Georgia NAACP
Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something unique about my job is:<\/em><\/strong>
When I was elected state president, I was the youngest in the 111-year history of our organization to do so. Now as I make it through my first year in office, we have made historic trends in civil rights work by pushing to pass new laws, repeal old ones, bringing new partners to the table and building statewide coalitions to broaden the scope of our advocacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Of Georgia Southern\u2019s 126,000-plus living alumni, more than 50,000 are under 40 years of age. The Alumni Association recently honored its Class of 2020 40 under 40, representing the excellence of the University\u2019s young alumni and demonstrating the positive contributions and achievements for which University graduates are known. Annalee Ashley Georgia Southern University2014 BBA2020 MBA Chief […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":8414,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[65],"class_list":["post-8353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alumni","tag-winter-2020"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/news\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}