Meet Our Staff

• Western European security 
• Civil-military relations 
• Transatlantic relations 
• European integration 
• German foreign policy

Dr. Harold Mock directs the Office of Leadership Programs and teaches courses on principles of leadership. A specialist in international affairs and transatlantic relations, he is currently writing a book entitled Dangerous Power: An International History of German Unification, 1969-1993. Dr. Mock's research and teaching interests include civil-military relations, particularly related to nuclear strategy and defense planning in western Europe. He holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Virginia, where he previously served as Bradley Research Fellow. Additionally, Dr. Mock holds a master's degree in history from Virginia and bachelor's degrees in political science and history from Georgia College. He is a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies and the Atlanta Council on International Relations.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mock, please contact Lori Westbrook, executive assistant, at (478) 445-1227 or lori.westbrook@gcsu.edu. 

Dr. Genie Snyder Chamberlin is founder and principal of the Genieus Team and of SnyderRemarks, Inc. She has more than twenty years’ experience as an executive coach and consultant, across the United States and around the world. She is a specialist in strategic customer service, organizational change management, and executive leadership. 

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Lori Westbrook serves as executive assistant in the Office of Leadership Programs. She joined the Georgia College Academic Affairs division in 1987. In that time, she has worked in the Office of the Provost and with the Honors Program.

Mrs. Westbrook works closely with the students of the Leadership Certificate and GEM Programs, as well as with the Leadership Facilitators. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Georgia College.

Sara Beth Ratcliffe serves as public service coordinator and is responsible for implementing and supporting our Research & Public Service Priorities. Ms. Ratcliffe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Georgia College and is a Master of Public Administration candidate. 

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Madison Green serves as clinical coordinator. She holds a bachelors degree in outdoor education from Georgia College, as well as a certificate in nonprofit management. Ms. Green currently is a Master of Public Administration candidate at Georgia College. She previously served as program coordinator for Georgia College's Leadership Academy and worked for the Outdoor Center at Georgia College, where she found a passion for program planning and group development. Additionally, she was a member of the GC Cross County team.

To schedule an appointment or attend office hours with Madison Green, please click here to choose a time.

Katherine Smith is the W. J. Usery, Jr. Fellow. Mrs. Smith is a bachelor of business administration candidate, studying management information systems in the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology. She is an alumna of the Leadership Certificate Program and of Leadership Georgia College. 

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Vivian Cassaniti serves as research assistant. She was the 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow. Ms. Cassaniti is a member of the class of 2024, studying political science and philosophy with a concentration in pre-law. She is a member of the John E. Sallstrom Honors College and is an alumna of the Leadership Certificate Program and the Georgia Education Mentorship Program. 

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Jacob Carter serves as program coordinator for the Leadership Academy and provides leadership for Georgia College's first-year student leadership-development program. Mr. Carter holds a Bachelor or Science degree in mathematics from Georgia College and is a Master of Arts in Teaching candidate in the John H. Lounsbury College of Education. 

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To schedule an appointment with Rachel Horn, please click here to choose a time.