The Leadership Cabinet advises on strategic initiatives and external partnerships for Georgia College & State University and its Leadership Programs.
The Leadership Cabinet consists of Georgia College undergraduate students in good academic standing within a degree-granting program of the university. They represent the four colleges of the university, and membership of the cabinet is broadly inclusive of the university’s academic profile and diverse student body.
Leadership Cabinet
Executive Leadership
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Samantha Paton
Appointed 2023
Chair
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Evelyn Lessl
Appointed 2024
Vice Chair
Cabinet Membership
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Jack Braswell
Appointed 2025
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Emily Heffron
Appointed 2025
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Bridget Johnson
Appointed 2023
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Emma Joy Jow
Appointed 2025
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Allison Kakaty
Appointed 2025
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TJ Kloiber
Appointed 2025
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Nick Koederitz
Appointed 2025
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Justin Rozier
Appointed 2025
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Rachel Wright
Appointed 2025
Charge
The Cabinet:
Advises the director on (a) leadership initiatives at Georgia College and (b) the office’s curricular and programmatic offerings.
Advises on strategic initiatives and external partnerships for Georgia College and the Office of Leadership Programs.
Advises on governance when, at the discretion of the director, undergraduate representation is appropriate and in compliance with University statute and Board of Regents policy.
Advises the director on creating an inclusive environment for all Georgia College students to pursue their professional and scholarly leadership interests.
Gathers data from key stakeholders, including Georgia College students, faculty, and alumni, as well as citizens and community leaders.
Represents Georgia College and the Office of Leadership Programs when asked to do so by the director.
Selection and Appointment
Members are appointed for a term of one year, commencing May 1st. Members in good academic standing are eligible for reappointment.
Cabinet Portal
Online resource portal for members of the Leadership Cabinet.