What We Do
The Student Alumni Council cultivates an affinity for UGA among students that will help advance the connection of the Bulldog family through facilitating campus events, making professional connections and developing life long friendships.
A few of our signature event and programs include:
- Dialogue with a Dawg
- Beat Week
- Founders Day
- Freshman Welcome
- Homecoming Activities
- Senior Send-Off
- Senior Signature
- Dawg Day of Giving
- Dawg Day of Gratitude
Benefits of Joining SAC
Personal and Professional Development
Fall Retreat
This weekend retreat gives SAC member the opportunity to interact with each other outside of Athens, participate in team-building activities and learn more about the expectations of being a team 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.
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.
SAC Applications
Applications to join the Student Alumni Council for the 2023-24 academic year have closed. Questions? Email ugasac@uga.edu.
2023-2024 Council Members

Caroline Reedy ’24

Kai Pope ’24

Jacob Holub ’25

Amelia Zweizig ’24

Emily Neece ’25

Anna Rose Thomas ’25

Jordan Benjamin ’25
Atlanta, GA

Shaan Bhagat ’26
Cumming, GA

Sritha Donepudi ’24
Suwanee, GA

Haden Drake ’26
Marietta, GA

Abby Dunham ’25
Bellbrook, OH

Austin Fabritius ’24
Smyrna, GA

Sirwan Gardi ’25
West Point, GA

Marillyn Heigl ’23
Zionsville, IN

Robert Howard ’25
Valdosta, GA

Abbey Isenbletter ’24
Marietta, GA

Ben Jessup ’25
Gainesville, GA

Danielle Jones ’25
Duluth, GA

Carter Kowalski ’25
Leominster, MA

Luke Lewis ’25
Rome, GA

Sammy Marks ’24
Stockbridge, GA

Adison Marsh ’26
Statesboro, GA

Ciara Mitchell ’25
Snellville, GA

Aritra Mullick ’25
Overland Park, KS

Margot Murphy ’25
Suwanee, GA

Grant Moore ’26
Ringgold, GA

Sydney Palmer ’25
Conyers, GA

Jeremy Redfearn ’26
Colleyville, TX

Clay Ross ’24
Cartersville, GA

Lauryn Sanders ’24
Smyrna, GA

Liam Shin ’26
Suwanee, GA

Shekina Shindano ’24
Cumming, GA

Ruhi Shirke ’25
Alpharetta, GA

Jack Swift ’26
Sugar Hill, GA

Tiffany Tran ’25
Baton Rouge, LA

Tyler Tran ’26
Charlotte, NC

Willis Tripp ’25
Newnan, GA

Morgan White ’25
Ellijay, GA

Sophie Yoo ’26
Suwanee, GA