SARC Staff

Kelly Dolata, Director

Kelly (she/her/hers) has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Armstrong State University and a Master of Education degree in Adult Education and Community Leadership from Armstrong. Kelly began working in the Office of Disability Services at Armstrong in 2006.  She oversees and directs all operations for the department on the Armstrong, Statesboro, and Liberty  campuses.  Kelly can be reached by email at kdolata@georgiasouthern.edu.

Stephanie Herren, Student Accessibility Coordinator

Stephanie (she/her/hers) has a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and a Master of Arts in Professional Communication and Leadership from Georgia Southern University. As a double eagle, she attended both the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses. With over 10 years in higher education, she has worked at both private and public universities in various areas such as sponsored programs, financial services, and academic advising. Stephanie provides information about disability related services and documentation requirements to current and prospective students. She also oversees test proctoring on the Armstrong campus. Stephanie can be reached by email at sherren@georgiasouthern.edu.

Chelsea Lanier, Assistant Director

Chelsea (she/her/hers) earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from University of West Georgia and a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Georgia Southern University. She handles accommodation letter requests, exam request forms, departmental budget, and oversees test proctoring services on the Statesboro campus. Chelsea’s career in higher education includes experience in library services, admissions, and academic advising. She has over 10 years of higher education experience. Chelsea can be reached by email at cdlanier@georgiasouthern.edu.

Brittneye Latson, Student Accessibility Coordinator

Brittneye (she/her/hers) received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences from Georgia Southern University in 2015 and Graduate degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Counseling and Curriculum and Instruction Management 2019, 2021. Brittneye has over 10 years experience working with the elderly, children, and individuals with various disabilities as a Behavior Specialist/in clinical, home, and educational settings. As a Student Accessibility Coordinator, she assists students with accommodations requests to help ensure inclusion, access, and equity in the higher education environment. Brittneye can be reached by email at blatson@georgiasouthern.edu

Kelli Waters, Student Accessibility Coordinator

Kelli (she/her/hers) earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Work from Georgia Southern University.  As Student Accessibility Coordinator, she assists disabled students with access and accommodations to an inclusive college experience.  Kelli has 18 years of experience in postsecondary education, where she worked with diverse and underrepresented student populations.  Her background includes working in the areas of Special Populations, Student Activities & Organizations, and Equity. Kelli can be reached at kwaters@georgiasouthern.edu.