The University of Georgia Alumni Association Board of Directors has elected its 79th president, Corey Dortch (BSA ’03, MED ’05, PHD ’11), and approved seven new board members, including Santhia L. Curtis (J.D.’91). Their terms began July 1. Additionally, alumni Yvette K. Daniels (J.D.’89) and Kevin A. Gooch (J.D.’04) concluded their terms on the board on June 30.
Dortch has been on the board since 2016 and succeeds Lee Zell (AB ’96), whose two-year term concluded June 30. He resides in Marietta, Georgia, with his wife, Amelia (AJB ’06, MPA ’12), and son. Professionally, he is an executive search consultant specializing in higher education and global nonprofits at CarterBaldwin Executive Search and, along with his wife, is proprietor of Hines Dortch Consulting. He previously served as the associate dean of the evening MBA program at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Dortch was named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2012 by the UGA Alumni Association and, this year, was recipient of the university’s GAAME Impact Award for his commitment to mentorship and inclusive excellence.
“For the past nine years, Corey has been an invaluable part of the Alumni Association, and it’s been a true pleasure working alongside him,” said Adam Roell (BSED ’10), executive director of alumni relations. “He’s a lifelong learner who is deeply committed to student success and consistently gives his all to every endeavor.”
During his time at UGA, Dortch was involved in numerous organizations and societies including the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and New Student Orientation. He was awarded the Fred Brown Memorial Award for his time as chair of Arch Society and was the recipient of the Tucker Dorsey Memorial Award as a member of Blue Key Honor Society. In addition, he was a member of the Sphinx Club — UGA’s oldest and highest student honorary. He previously served on the advisory board for 21st Century Leaders, and he and his wife are program chairs of Leadership Georgia.
Alumni who joined the board on July 1 include:
- Jalena Bradley (ABJ ’96), Greensboro, Georgia
- Santhia Curtis (AB ’88, JD ’91), Smyrna, Georgia
- Hamilton Holmes Jr. (BBA ’90), Atlanta, Georgia
- Wayne Hoover (ABJ ’83), Athens, Georgia
- Kim Kingsfield (BBA ’90), Greensboro, Georgia
- Garrett Mack (BSFR ’09, MFR ’11), Athens, Georgia
- Lucy Pinto (BBA ’12), Montclair, New Jersey
The executive board members who will serve alongside Dortch include:
- Paton Faletti (BBA ’99), vice president – Atlanta, Georgia
- Charlita Stevens-Walker (ABJ ’89), secretary – Decatur, Georgia
- Lee Zell (AB ’96), immediate past president – Atlanta, Georgia
- Adam Johnson (MBA ’16), development committee chair – Atlanta, Georgia
- Selby Hill (ABJ ’14), engagement committee chair – Atlanta, Georgia
- Don Grimsley (BBA ’96, MBA ’99), mentorship committee chair – Gainesville, Georgia
The UGA Alumni Association Board of Directors works closely with the university’s alumni relations staff to promote, support and advance the programs and services that are offered to more than 364,000 living alumni around the world.
Board members who concluded their terms on the board on June 30 included:
- Yvette Daniels, Stone Mountain, Georgia
- Camille Kesler, Atlanta, Georgia
- Anne Beckwith, Atlanta, Georgia
- Kevin Gooch, Decatur, Georgia
- Travis Bryant, Thomasville, Georgia
- Todd Phinney, Bishop, Georgia
- Christy Gilmore, Griffin, Georgia
- Rodney Brooks, Leesburg, Georgia
- Ameet Shetty, Knoxville, Tennessee
To view the full list of UGA Alumni Association Board of Directors, visit alumni.uga.edu/board-of-directors.
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Writer: Gabby Adekogbe, gsa71617@uga.edu
Contact: Jennifer Johnson, jennifer.johnson2@uga.edu
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