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Leadership Team

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Harold Mock

Director of Leadership Programs and Assistant Professor of History
(478) 445-1227
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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 Royal Institute of International Affairs.

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

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Chelsey Scoggins

Assistant Director of Leadership Programs
(478) 445-8723
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Chelsey Scoggins serves as assistant director of leadership programs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Georgia and a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia College. 

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To schedule an appointment with Ms. Scoggins, please call (478) 445-8723 or contact chelsey.scoggins@gcsu.edu

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Jane Kidd

Alex Gregory Distinguished Fellow and Leader in Residence
(478) 445-1227
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Jane Kidd is the Alex Gregory Distinguished Fellow and serves as Leader in Residence at Georgia College. Kidd’s career spans more than thirty years in public service and higher education. Elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2004, she represented the 115th district in the General Assembly. She served as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia from 2007 until 2011. Additionally, she served three terms on the City Council of Lavonia, Georgia and as campaign manager and district director for U.S. Congressman Don Johnson.

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

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Haleigh Purser

Development Officer
(478) 445-8553
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To schedule an appointment with Ms. Purser, development officer, please call (478) 445-8553 or contact haleigh.purser@gcsu.edu

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Lori M. Westbrook

Executive Assistant
(478) 445-1227
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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.

Research & Public Service Team

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Sara Beth Ratcliffe

Public Service Coordinator
(478) 445-1227
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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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To schedule an appointment or attend office hours with Sara Beth Ratcliffe, please click here to choose a time.

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Steve Elliott-Gower

Faculty Research Fellow and Associate Professor of Political Science
(478) 445-1467
Education

Ph.D.
Political Science
University of Georgia

M.A.
University of Georgia

B.A. (Hons.)
University of Lancaster (UK)

Research
  • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
  • Role-playing Simulations
  • Student Development and Global Citizenship
  • Global Governance 
  • Global Civic Literacy 
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Madison Green

Clinical Coordinator
(478) 445-1227
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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.

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

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Katherine Smith

W. J. Usery, Jr. Fellow
(478) 445-1248
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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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Axel Hawkins

Newman Civic Fellow
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Samantha Paton

Research Assistant
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Grace Gilmartin

Public Service Assistant

Leadership Academy Team

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Jacob Carter

Program Coordinator, Leadership Academy
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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 or attend office hours with Jacob Carter, please click here to choose a time.

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Kathryn Cooper

Program Assistant
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To schedule an appointment or attend office hours with Kathryn Cooper, please click here to choose a time.

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Rachel Horn

Senior Admissions Counselor
478-445-1284, office / (478) 234-6727, mobile
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To schedule an appointment with Rachel Horn, please click here to choose a time.

Strategic Communications Team

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Sebastian Nuñez

Leadership Development Consultant
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Sebastian Nuñez serves as leadership development consultant and provides personalized leadership-development consulting for Georgia College students and clients. Mr. Nuñez holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Georgia College and is a Master of Management Information Systems candidate in the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology.

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

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Jenesis Harris

Communications Specialist
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Sicilia Reed

Communications Specialist
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Abigail Watkins

Communications Specialist
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To schedule an appointment or attend office hours with Abigail Watkins, please click here to choose a time.

Contact Us

The Office of Leadership Programs is housed in the historic Carl Vinson House, located at 421 West Montgomery Street.

  • (478) 445-1227, Main 
  • (478) 445-8553, Development 

leadership.programs@gcsu.edu

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