Program Staff

Dr. Sofala-Jones holds degrees from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Georgia College, where she was a first-generation student in a program that served as a precursor to the Bridge Scholars Program. She has over a decade of experience teaching in the college classroom, including work with first-year students, first-generation students, and Bridge Scholars. When not working with the BSP, Dr. Sofala-Jones enjoys spending time with her family, playing video games, and traveling. She lives in Eatonton, GA with her husband and daughter and their adorable mutt, Tortuga and persistently jealous cat, Calypso. 

Ansel is an alumni of the Bridge Scholars Program and Georgia College, where he graduated in 2020 with a degree in Art. He is in his first year of GC's MAT program. 

Kylie is in her third year at Georgia College and her second year as a BSP Peer Mentor. She is majoring in Early Childhood Education and is originally from Norman Park, GA. A fun fact about Kylie is that she has about 60 house plants!

Alicia is in her second year at Georgia College and is majoring in Psychology. Originally from Perry, GA, Alicia is an avid reader and a dog lover!

Lani is currently studying English with a concentration in Literature at Georgia College, and she hopes to become a teacher or professor. Her favorite thing about the Bridge Scholars Program is how close everyone is! When in doubt, there is always someone to talk to, whether it’s a peer or a mentor!

Lynn is originally from Johnson City, NY and is a second year student at Georgia College. She is studying Management Information Systems at Georgia College. A fun fact about Lynn is that she has an eclectic taste in music and enjoys listening to all genres, from Death Metal to musical theatre. 

Adams is in her second year at Georgia College and is Pre-Med studying Biology. She is originally from Warner Robins, GA, but has lived in both Hawaii and Alaska!