The purpose of SAC is to cultivate an affinity for UGA among students that will help advance the growth, success, and connection of the Bulldog family. Such events include, but are not limited to:
- 100 Days ‘til Graduation
- Advice from the Big Dawgs
- Beat Week
- Dinner with a Dozen Dawgs
- Founders Day
- Freshman Welcome
- Ghost Tours
- Participation in Homecoming
- Tradition Tuesdays
- Senior Send-Off
Benefits of Membership
SAC 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 the expectations of being an SAC member.
Spring Retreat
Typically held on campus in January, this all-day retreat provides a way for members to reconnect, assess progress on the organization’s goals and strengthen their relationships with one another.
ASAP Conference
Selected SAC members will have the opportunity to attend this regional conference, held annually in February, that works to connect 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
All SAC members have the opportunity to attend 40 Under 40, an Alumni Association that recognizes 40 alumni under the age of 40 for their professional and philanthropic impact. Aside from being an incredible networking opportunity, SAC serves as volunteer support for the event to ensure its success!
Bulldog 100
SAC members have the opportunity to attend Bulldog 100, a program that celebrates the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned and/or operated by alumni. SAC serves as volunteer support for the event, speakers, and point of contact for VIPs and campus administrators.
Outreach Opportunities
Tabling at student activities fairs, new student orientations and resource fairs throughout the academic year, allows the Student Alumni Council to interact with other students, promote a culture of giving and publicize upcoming events.
2020-2021 Council Members

Autumn Pressley ’21

Anna Schermerhorn ’21

Andrew Renfrow ’22

Lawson Smith ’22

Joshua Bennafield ’22

Kevin Nwogu ’22

Jaquarius Raglin ’22

Christian Massey ’21

Tayo Akinsanya ’22
Dacula, GA

Nick Alfred ’22
Lawrenceville, GA

Delaney Burke ’22
Alpharetta, GA

Grace Carbonari ’23
Colleyville, TX

Hayden Chunn ’22
Bonaire, GA

Christopher Clements ’22
Covington, GA

Mariah Cooper ’22
Atlanta, GA

Timothy Cotton ’21
Kathleen, GA

Ariana Gilani ’22
Locust Grove, GA

Rachel Gomes ’22
Fayetteville, GA

Jasmine Gresham ’22
Stockbridge, GA

Carley Hale ’22
Brookhaven, GA

Grayson Harden ’21
Apex, NC

Selitha Haudey ’22
Austell, GA

Peter Hess ’22
Johns Creek, GA

Abby Lauterbach ’23
Brookhaven, GA

Carter Marks ’21
St. Simons Is, GA

Jessica Martin ’21
Round Rock, TX

Ella McGregor ’22
Athens, GA

Alyssa Nesmith ’22
Snellville, GA

Aaron Ogunlana ’23
Lawrenceville, GA

Dominique Orji ’22
Midland, GA

Benjamin Paintsil ’22
Dacula, GA

Jenna Pangilinan ’22
Suwanee, GA

Tej Patel ’21
Columbus, GA

Jalen Polk ’21
Lithonia, GA

Madison Polk ’23
Lithonia, GA

Kennedy Sims ’22
Ellenwood, GA

Rae Starosciak ’22
Canton, GA

Margaret Turner ’21
Sandy Springs, GA

Evan Varnell ’23
Chatsworth, GA

Rockford Watkins ’21
Snellville, GA

Claudia Wooten ’21
Rockmart, GA

Kendall Wyatt ’23
Rex, GA

Nicholas Yanek ’22
Bettendorf, IA

Louis Zimmermann ’22
Cherry Hill, NJ