Spring 2024 FACS Convocation

The College of Family and Consumer Sciences develops leaders who focus on the science and art of helping individuals live well in a complex society.

Welcome

Dr. Anisa Zvonkovic, Dean

First Honor Graduates and Flatt Academic Achievement Award Recipients

Morgan Downum, Caroline Grinstead, Emily Kalec, Abigail Marks, Serenity Murdie

Human Development and Family Science

Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Senior

Kellie Bath, Financial Planning

Student Perspective Address

Skylar Perez, Fashion Merchandising

FACS Education Graduates

Dr. Connie Rogers, Department Head

Reader: Dr. Elaine Adams, Mary Frances Early College of Education

Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics Graduates

Dr. Swarn Chatterjee, Department Head

Reader: Sherle Brown

Department of Human Development and Family Science Graduates

Dr. April Few-Demo, Department Head

Reader: Dr. Steve Kogan

Destination Dawgs Graduates

Zolinda Stoneman, Director, Institute on Human Development and Disability

Reader: Dr. Steve Kogan

Department of Nutritional Sciences Graduates

Dr. Connie Rogers, Department Head

Reader: Dr. Alex Anderson

Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors Graduates

Dr. Gajanan Bhat, Department Head

Reader: Dr. Jewon Lyu

Welcome to the FACS Alumni Family

Ryder Chosewood, President of the FACS Alumni Board, 2023-24

Student Challenge Address

Lindsey Lee, Human Development and Family Science

Silver stoles represent student marshals.

STUDENT PERSPECTIVE SPEAKER

SKYLAR PEREZ FASHION MERCHANDISING

Hometown: Saint Simons Island, Ga.

Activities and Honors:

• UGA Honors College

• Student Merchandising Association, Styling Director

• Stylist for Strike Magazine

• Social Media Director for Fair Fashion

• Greek Goes Green representative

• Intern for Evelyne Talman and Willaby

Why I chose my major: I toured UGA as a senior in high school and had the honor of shadowing a senior in the Fashion Merchandising major. She was phenomenal, as she introduced me to a few FACS staff, and I was even able to sit in one of Dr. Clair McClure’s lectures. This senior guided me through a tour all throughout FACS and told me about the clubs, the fashion shows and the awesome projects she was a part of through Fashion Merchandising. I was sold! I felt a strong pull to be a part of this major, and this tour actually made me decide to commit to UGA after my experience.

What I like most about FACS: My favorite thing about FACS is the sense of teamwork and belonging that exists. No matter the wide array of majors, everyone plays a key role in keeping the college vibrant and lively. We all work hard individually through our respective coursework, but we still unite wonderfully and see the value in one another. FACS is full of friendly faces and people who want to see you succeed.

Post-graduation plans: I see myself working for a sustainable fashion brand and eventually creating my own. I plan to strengthen my portfolio by increasing my skill in sewing secondhand fabric as well as improving my practice in graphic design. My main goal is to allow customers to realize the potential in secondhand fashion as we come together to cut down on waste and become conscious consumers.

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STUDENT CHALLENGE SPEAKER

Hometown: Cedartown, Ga.

Activities and Honors:

• Undergraduate research assistant in the Biology, Early Experiences, and Development Lab

• FACS Legislative Aide for Rep. Marcus Wiedower

• Studied away with the FACS Food and Nutrition Tour of Italy and Croatia program

• Student Health Ambassador Committee

• Member of the Brain Exercise Initiative

• Member of the HDFS Association

• Member of Alpha Chi Omega

• Recipient of the Presidential Award of Excellence

• Presidential Scholar

Why I chose my major: Coming into UGA, I knew I wanted to work with children, but my interests were all over the place. When looking into potential majors, I felt like the content in HDFS encompassed all my interests and would serve me not only as a student, but as a person. Biological, psychological and social development, diversity, advocacy, complexities in family systems and research are guiding topics in the major and are important in arguably any career field. HDFS is a well-rounded major and prepares students for not only a variety of different careers, but for life outside of being a student.

LINDSEY LEE

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE

What I like most about FACS: Each department within FACS is unique from the other, so when browsing Dawson Hall, I pick up new fashion ideas, recipes, budgeting tips and many other educational tidbits that encourage a well-rounded and holistic student body. Outside of its educational attributes, FACS is a community. I feel challenged, guided, supported and encouraged by the wonderful people who make up this college.

Post-graduation plans: I will remain in Athens to attend UGA’s M.Ed./Ed.S. School Counseling program while being a graduate assistant in the FACS Student Success and Advising Center.

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FACS Education

Dr. Elaine Adams, Mary Frances Early College of Education; Dr. Tracey Brigman, College of Family and Consumer Sciences

Kymberli T. Culver

Sarah H. Doster

Juliana C. Perry

Cum Laude

Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics

Dr. Swarn Chatterjee, Department Head

Consumer Economics

Irvin U. Allen-Reyes

Mary K. Bullock

Nathan A. Bonner

Collin C. Caldwell

Samantha Camacho

Caleb W. Cashion

Chao Cao

Maximilian G. Castillo

Morris S. Clark

Hollis R. Cox

Magna Cum Laude

Morgan V. Davis

Magna Cum Laude

Mia N. Durroh

Magna Cum Laude

Carter R. Freeman

Magna Cum Laude

Hannah K. Hall

Magna Cum Laude

Benjamin B. Hansford

Justin A. Hill

Lauren A. Hollenbeck

Cum Laude

William K. Jones

Sabrena C. Lewis

Thomas R. McCall

Cum Laude

Charles W. Moschella

Magna Cum Laude

Sebastian A. Murillo

Jackson Muschamp

Ansley E. Nicholson

Lillian R. Peek

Brooks E. Rackley

Mary G. Ray

Cali J. Schneider

Maggie M. Schrimsher

Maddox S. Shook

Cum Laude

Wesley A. Williamson

Christopher K. Walls

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Financial Planning

Kellie R. Bath

Summa Cum Laude with Honors

Dalton B. Bobo

Adil A. Cheema

Luke G. Collins

Magna Cum Laude with Honors

Emmaline G. Crabb

Christopher T. Crowley

Jeffrey L. Dingle

Cum Laude

Peter G. Fennell

Meghan A. Ferguson

Emily E. Finck

Jacob G. Fragle

Garrett A. Futch

Ariadna Garcia Diaz

Charles T. Giles

Caden D. Griffis

Amelia E. Haddad

Daniel C. Hendricks

Zarian M. James

Alexander H. Keiss

Cum Laude

Connor M. King

Hunter T. Lawson

Carson L. Ledford

Ethan L. Lowman

Joseph A. Lyons

Robert L. Maguire

Stanley N. Mayfield

Maggie M. McElyea

Mitchell P. Mercer

Ian J. Oblen

Leslie Padilla

Cum Laude

Dominic J. Parcels

Alec P. Reynolds

Connor G. Reynolds

Brennen M. Rodriguez

Mattison O. Ruff

Magna Cum Laude

Matthew L. Schenberg

Edwin C. Shepherd

John W. Sims

Christian M. Smith

Dylan M. Stokes

Noel S. Updyke

Kayla A. Valencia

Macy T. Williams

Graysen F. Woodring

Cum Laude

Housing Management & Policy

Cassidy S. Booker

Brandon R. Bostick

Cum Laude

Richard C. Clark

Maggie E. Clegg

Magna Cum Laude

Thomas P. Cordier

Gabriel T. Croley

Carter R. Freeman

Magna Cum Laude

Danielle C. Jackson

Ronald H. Jenkins

Caroline D. Jernigan

Cum Laude

Tianna R. Jordan

Thomas H. Letke

Levi J. Lindley

Summa Cum Laude

Madeleine L. LoMonaco

Gabriel D. Lujan

Magna Cum Laude

Mary Kathryn A. Lynch

Jason W. Mamrick

Jake M. McDonald

Sydney J. Neuman

Jack A. Patton

Cum Laude

Kaylyn M. Pelletier

Mattison O. Ruff

Magna Cum Laude

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Arian R. Smith

Trenton M. Smith

Vashton A. Smith

Cum Laude

Grant A. Spencer

Reeves H. Swords

Hannah E. Tuttle

Summa Cum Laude

Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well-Being

Elizabeth A. Bellamy

Magna Cum Laude

Jaelynn M. Bochat

Elizabeth H. Finley

Summa Cum Laude

Sloan M. Grinstead

Magna Cum Laude

Sommerville E. Hill

Alexandra C. McLaughlin

Magna Cum Laude

Lindsay V. Owens

Magna Cum Laude

Josephine S. Vargo

Anna M. Yobp

Summa Cum Laude

Master of Science in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics

Joshua J. Brumbach

Major Professor – Dr. Kristy Archuleta

Robert S. Burgess

Major Professor – Dr. Michael Thomas

Meghan P. Carlson

Major Professor – Dr. Lance Palmer

Christopher M. Casale

Major Professor – Dr. Ron Sages

Spencer A. Cooper

Major Professor – Dr. Kristy Archuleta

Christie C. Crawford

Major Professor – Dr. Ron Sages

Sarah K. Ferrero

Major Professor – Dr. Dee Warmath

Katrina J. Haun

Major Professor – Dr. Sam Cupples

Allyson M. Ireland

Major Professor – Dr. Michael Thomas

Grace C. Iverson

Major Professor – Dr. Kimberly Watkins

Nathan T. James

Major Professor – Dr. Joseph Goetz

Isabelle R. Jeter

Major Professor – Dr. John Grable & Dr. Sam Cupples

Amanda W. Kpodo-Klegeson

Major Professor – Dr. Kimberly Watkins

Jordan V. MacDougall

Major Professor – Dr. John Grable & Dr. Sam Cupples

Mallie E. McKenzie

Major Professor – Dr. Dee Warmath

Natalie G. Odom

Major Professor – Dr. Joseph Goetz

Jason W. Peachey

Major Professor – Dr. Ron Sages

Keeley S. Pirtle

Major Professor – Dr. Narang Park

Saman Sharif

Major Professor – Dr. Lu Fan

Stephanie Shelton

Major Professor – Dr. Ron Sages

Jennifer C. Short

Major Professor – Dr. Kristy Archuleta

Joshua J. Singer

Major Professor – Dr. Michael Thomas

Anna E. Torre

Major Professor – Dr. Dee Warmath

Joseph J. Trlica

Major Professor – Dr. Joseph Goetz

David P. Vicinanzo

Major Professor – Dr. Ron Sages & Dr. John Grable

Kaitlyn L. Westbrook

Major Professor – Dr. Dee Warmath

Doctor of Philosophy in Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics

Hofner D. Rusiana

Major Professor – Dr. Patryk Babiarz

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Human Development and Family Science

Dr. April Few-Demo, Department Head

Maya S. Aban

Elise M. Baron

Cum Laude

Chase P. Beeby

Magna Cum Laude

Meghan L. Berthelot

Summa Cum Laude

Samantha N. Bleicken

Magna Cum Laude

Carolyn G. Bloom

Carson N. Bridges

Jadyn M. Brooks

Olivia R. Brown

Cum Laude

Sophia H. Bryan

Caroline R. Burns

Caroline H. Calhoun

Summa Cum Laude

Chelsea A. Calo

Cum Laude

Hannah C. Cantwell

Sydney L. Chambley

Karis J. Chang

Cum Laude

Stephanie M. Chun

Summa Cum Laude

Madison E. Colonna

Summa Cum Laude

Camille A. Cook

Cum Laude

Mara N. Daffron

Magna Cum Laude

Jessie L. Daughtry

Emma M. Davis

Magna Cum Laude

Erin K. Day

Natalie M. Demaria

Cum Laude

Avery E. Dewitt

Christy Diep

Lizabeth A. Doerr

Magna Cum Laude

Morgan G. Downum

First Honor Graduate

Summa Cum Laude

Emily C. Earnest

Summa Cum Laude

Lexi L. Edwards

Magna Cum Laude

Haley M. Fairel

Magna Cum Laude

Allison E. Fletcher

Cum Laude

Grace A. Freeman

Cum Laude

Angelina N. French

Elizabeth B. Fullerton

Magna Cum Laude

Ashleigh R. Grace

Caroline E. Grinstead

First Honor Graduate

Summa Cum Laude

Riley N. Gross

Cum Laude

Audrey R. Gruenhut

Magna Cum Laude

Anna C. Guinn

Magna Cum Laude

Zoe Grace Q. Hagewood

Mandy E. Halleck

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Hollin L. Hargrave

Emma K. Hearn

Cum Laude

Ronnie M. Helfman

Magna Cum Laude

Alexandria J. Henderson

Jane E. Hensley

Summa Cum Laude

Jessica Herrera

Margot C. Holcomb

Magna Cum Laude

Grace G. Hollifield

Marlee A. Hopkins

Zikeal J. Howard

Cum Laude

Ansley S. Hunter

Duane W. Hunter

Cum Laude

Arielle S. Izenson

Cum Laude

Jordan A. Jaffie

Summa Cum Laude

Quashada I. Johnson

Cum Laude

Emily G. Kalec

First Honor Graduate

Summa Cum Laude

Rachel M. Kennedy

Kacy’ana M. Kirkland

Emma A. Lane

Summa Cum Laude

Olivia C. Lattanzi

Cum Laude

Lindsey A. Lee

Magna Cum Laude

Annisten M. Leone

Samuel T. Livingston

Gage T. Locke

Anna C. Loveman

Cum Laude

Jordan E. Marger

Summa Cum Laude

Abigail R. Marks

First Honor Graduate

Summa Cum Laude

Avery E. McKoski

Magna Cum Laude

Nancy A. McMahan

Magna Cum Laude

Elizabeth R. Michaud

Megan E. Moffett

Magna Cum Laude

Katherine W. Monroe

Sara D. Moore

Cum Laude

Brittany Y. Morales

Sara M. Mosley

Serenity N. Murdie

First Honor Graduate

Summa Cum Laude with Honors

Lindsey A. Orum

Magna Cum Laude

Sydney L. Parker

Cum Laude

Michayla D. Parsons

Melina M. Patterson

Magna Cum Laude

Jordyn N. Priester

Summa Cum Laude

Kristin M. Qualey

Savannah R. Ray

Magna Cum Laude

Alyson E. Rees

Cum Laude

Luz A. Rodriguez Lopez

Le’Dejah L. Rouse

Natalie C. Sarallo

Magna Cum Laude

Shelby L. Semeit

Lauren M. Sewell

Emilie V. Sherwood

Summa Cum Laude

Olivia L. Shiver

Magna Cum Laude

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Margaret E. Smith

Magna Cum Laude

Melanie Smith

Magna Cum Laude

Zoesha B. Smith

Anna J. Sol

Magna Cum Laude

Isabelle C. Song

Magna Cum Laude

Mallorie L. Stancil

Megan E. Stephan

Julianna M. Stephens

Kaitlyn V. Tearle

Cum Laude

Sawyer M. Theis

Magna Cum Laude

Olivia A. Theisen

Nicole A. Tran

Cum Laude

Annabel M. Tremps

Elizabeth H. Tuck

Magna Cum Laude

Alyssa B. Turner

Cum Laude

Aydan S. Turner

Sydney F. Tyler

Kristen T. Van

Magna Cum Laude

Claire M. Walker

Georgia D. Waller

Lillie E. Ward

Cum Laude

Lauren Waters

Magna Cum Laude

Abigail F. Watkins

Magna Cum Laude

Whitaker E. Welch

Summa Cum Laude

Meghan E. Wenzel

Magna Cum Laude

Olivia A. Wimbish

Adelai C. Winkelman

Mary C. Wischmeyer

Molly K. Yates

Gianna F. Zammuto

Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science

KeLa R. Allen

Major Professor – Dr. Margaret Caughy

Morgan C. Munoz

Major Professor – Dr. Noel Card

Yali Philipson

Major Professor – Dr. Theodore Futris

Emma C. Wulff

Major Professor – Dr. Geoffrey Brown

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Science

Christine M. Hargrove

Major Professor – Dr. Theodore Futris

LaRen B. Morton

Major Professor – Dr. Margaret Caughy

Clairee T. Peterson

Major Professor – Dr. Catherine Walker O’Neal

Ava J. Reck Rognstad

Major Professor – Dr. Assaf Oshri & Dr. Steven

Kogan

Yabin Tang

Major Professor – Dr. Elizabeth Wieling & Dr.

Maureen Alice Flint

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Institute on Human Development and Disability

Dr.

Zolinda Stoneman, Director

Destination Dawgs students receive a UGA Certificate in College and Career Readiness

Benjamin B. Harrison

Dexter R. Göedelman

Julia P. Nazarowski

David F. Robinson

Nutritional Sciences

Dr. Connie Rogers, Department Head

Culinary Science & Nutrition

Clayton C. Bryant

Edward H. Cho

Noah A. Mewborn

Whitney S. Sanders

Sydney E. Williams

Dietetics

Hallie C. Allison

Mary E. Altman

Cum Laude

Julia S. Bailey

Cum Laude

Jacee M. Baldivid

Emily C. Belinski

Summa Cum Laude with Honors

Jackson D. Call

Leah A. Capomaccio

Mackensey I. Clark

Cum Laude

Holly D. Cothern

Callie A. Dellinger

Anna F. Dupree

Cum Laude

Tristan N. Forbes

Summa Cum Laude

Lillian J. Garner

Rachel L. Gibbs

Cum Laude

Marco A. Giraldo

Rachel A. Hopper

Magna Cum Laude

Sara L. McCarthy

Noah A. Mewborn

Anna L. Nguyen

Cum Laude

Gracie L. O’Neal

Summa Cum Laude

Caitlin A. Peeler

Samantha H. Pregel

Magna Cum Laude

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Lindsey A. Reynolds

Lilian C. Rokosz

Whitney S. Sanders

Lindsey M. Sewell

Cum Laude

Skylar R. Smith

Magna Cum Laude

Grant W. Thomson

Paloma Vega

Magna Cum Laude

Danielle V. Wadley

Magna Cum Laude

Tessa N. Weidner

Magna Cum Laude

Elizabeth T. Wunderlich

Nutritional Sciences

Tess E. Abraham

Magna Cum Laude

James T. Andrews

Alyssa N. Aprill

Summa Cum Laude

Rawad K. Basma

Cum Laude

Emily C. Beecham

Magna Cum Laude

James Bir

Kayla A. Borchers

Magna Cum Laude

Catelyn J. Butler

Allyson T. Collyer

Chatham J. Craven

Britney B. Diep

Cum Laude

Anna-Lee Duncum

Alana Z. Gerdes

Cum Laude

Dorian P. Grant

Meredith M. Green

Summa Cum Laude

Landon Gregory

Halle K. Grzebin

Magna Cum Laude

Jack Heustess

Anna C. Ivey

Thania A. Jahja

Cum Laude

Jade S. Johnson

Eleanor G. Jones

Matthew V. Kessler

Summa Cum Laude

Meri M. Lawrence

Kaitlyn E. Leonard

Cum Laude

Denton A. Lord

Summa Cum Laude

Ja’Niaya S. Loud

Magna Cum Laude

Hannah J. Lucas

Tyler J. Michael

Ashley Mixon

Cum Laude

Isabella R. Morris

Cum Laude

Faith E. Parham

Mary-Kirwin Polite

Noa Grace Pollinger

Madeleine L. Quinn

Magna Cum Laude

Sydney C. Rohm

Summa Cum Laude

Maansi Shah

Rachel E. Shaw

Joshua J. Siger

Ellie G. Slagle

Summa Cum Laude

Alexandra N. Taylor

Magna Cum Laude

Meiga A. Thomas

Amelia M. Veal

Claire H. Wallace

Magna Cum Laude

Andrew J. Weyenberg

Summa Cum Laude

Nathaniel A. Yankey

Allison G. Zador

Magna Cum Laude

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Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Morgan Brantley