What We Do
SAC cultivates an affinity for UGA among students that will help advance the growth, success, and connection of the Bulldog family. Events include, but are not limited to:
- 100 Days ’til Graduation
- Advice from the Big Dawgs
- Beat Week
- Dialogue with a Dawg
- Founders Day
- Freshman Welcome
- Participation in Homecoming
- Senior Send-Off
- Beat Week
- Georgia Giving Day
Benefits of Joining SAC
Student Alumni Council members facilitate campus events, make professional connections, volunteer for incredible causes and develop lifelong friendships.
Personal and Professional Development
Fall Retreat
This weekend retreat gives SAC members the opportunity to interact with each other, participate in team-building activities and learn more about the expectations of being an SAC member.
Spring Retreat
Typically held on campus in January, this all-day retreat allows members to reconnect, to measure progress toward goals and to strengthen relationships with one another.
ASAP Conference
Select SAC members will have the opportunity to attend this regional conference in February that connects universities’ student alumni associations, student philanthropy councils and other similar organizations. This conference is an incredible opportunity to network and learn from other schools, and generate new ideas relevant to programming at UGA.
Networking Opportunities
40 Under 40
SAC members have the opportunity to attend 40 Under 40, an alumni event that recognizes 40 alumni under the age of 40 for their professional and philanthropic achievements. Aside from being an incredible networking opportunity, SAC volunteers to ensure the event is a success.
Bulldog 100
SAC members attend Bulldog 100, a program that celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by alumni. SAC serves as volunteer support for the event, speakers, and as a point of contact for VIPs and campus administrators.
Outreach Opportunities
While tabling at student activities fairs, new student orientations and resource fairs throughout the academic year, the Student Alumni Council interacts with fellow students, promotes a culture of giving and publicizes upcoming events.
2022-2023 Council Members

Madison Polk ’23

Grace Carbonari ’23

Austin Fabritius ’24

Ryan O’Donnell ’23

Lauren Rogers ’23

Hanay Waye ’23

Ron Adams ’23
Snellville, GA

Tommy Atha ’23
Rome, GA

Elaysha Brown ’24
Brunswick, GA

Abby Burnett ’25
Milton, GA

Neha Chaparala ’22
Alpharetta, GA

Sritha Donepudi ’24
Suwanee, GA

Sirwan Gardi ’25
West Point, GA

Julia Gibson ’25
Marietta, GA

Marillyn Heigl ’24
Zionsville, IN

Jacob Holub ’25
McDonough, GA

Abbey Isenbletter ’24
Marietta, GA

Carter Kowalski ’25
Leominster, MA

Luke Lewis ’25
Rome, GA

Felicia Ling ’23
Suwanee, GA

Sammy Marks ’24
Stockbridge, GA

Antavious McCarden ’23
West Point, GA

Ciara Mitchell ’25
Snellville, GA

Aritra Mullick ’25
Overland Park, KS

Emily Neece ’25
Marietta, GA

Sun Mi Ntumba ’23
Stockbridge, GA

Mutsa Nyamuranga ’23
Rome, GA

Sydney Palmer ’25
Conyers, GA

Kai Pope ’24
Lawrenceville, GA

Ed Porter ’25
Atlanta, GA

Caroline Reedy ’24
Naperville, IL

Elifelet Sanchez ’23
Gainesville, GA

Lauryn Sanders ’24
Smyrna, GA

Simren Shetty ’23
Pittsburgh, PA

Anna Rose Thomas ’25
Memphis, TN

Tiffany Tran ’25
Baton Rouge, LA

Willis Tripp ’25
Newnan, GA

Kendall Wyatt ’23
Rex, GA

Daniel Zavala-Palafox ’25
Riverdale, GA

Amelia Zweizig ’25
Tipp City, OH