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LeaderShape at UGA

• 2017 •



To Lead, Live.

Co-Lead Facilitator

Rob Brown

[email protected]
Director, Social Justice Education at Northwestern University


Major: Finance
Hobbies: Binge watching Netflix, cooking, trying new restaurants, golfing,
basketball, and traveling
Personal Strength: Responsibility
Values in Others: Authenticity
Favorite Song: Juicy – Notorious B.I.G
Motto: People may not remember exactly what you did, or what you said,
but they will always remember how you made them feel.

On-Site Coordinators



Ariana Parsa Jaci Hawkins

[email protected] [email protected]
LeaderShape Student Intern and On-Site Graduate Assistant for LeaderShape &

Coordinator Social Justice Programming


Major: Cellular Biology and Spanish Major in Undergrad: Sociology and
Hobbies: Watching ‘The Late Night
Starring Seth Meyers’, Photoshopping my Applied Psychology
friends in ridiculous situations, and
“labbing”!! Hobbies: Spending time with my partner,
Personal Strength: Passion
Values in Others: Love Kai, and playing with my furchildren
Favorite Song: Anything early 2000s
angst / pop-punk Captain Smek & Phoebe
Motto: Whatever you do, do it with love.
Personal Strength: Seeing the value in

others

Values in Others: Authenticity

Favorite Artist: Rihanna, Tove Lo,

Kehlani, Banks

Motto: Live your life, live your truth

Staff Superlatives



Rob: Most likely to get everyone in their feels
Rashad: Most likely to find a lake to swim in
CB: Most likely to treat yo’self to cheese
Tamara: Most likely to keep you laughing through the whole
staff meeting
Eddie: Most likely to have the perfect reaction GIF
Kellie: Most likely to bring along her squatty potty
Hannah: Most likely to chase the geese during breaks
Jaci: Most likely to put a tune to it
Ariana: Most likely to be Beyoncé





The Shapeshifters

CLUSTER FACILITATOR: EDDIE HIGGINBOTHAM IV









Eddie Higginbotham IV

[email protected]
Assistant Director for Leadership &

New Student Engagement


Major in Undergrad: Pre-Physical
Therapy
Hobbies: My job (cheesy, I know).
Sleeping, Window Shopping, Hanging
out with Friends, Traveling, Collecting
things
Personal Strength: Perspective
Values in Others: Hustle
Favorite Artist: Beyoncé
Motto: If you stay ready, you don’t
have to get ready!

Arezou Taeed

Fourth Year
Hobbies: Photography, Listening to good
music, and Water coloring
Personal Strength: Making any awkward
situation fun and comfortable
Values in Others: Trustworthiness
Motto: Believe and achieve


“I lost both my front teeth the same
day!”

Marcus Barkley

Fifth Year
Hobbies: Playing basketball, watching
anime, fellowshipping with friends.
Personal Strength: Personality
Values in Others: Empathy
Motto: What’s stopping you?



“I love to make people smile.”

Emerson Lee

Second Year
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, watching
Georgia Bulldawg football, playing
basketball, and traveling
Personal Strength: Always looking to
lend a helping hand
Values in Others: Sincerity, trust, and
humility
Motto: Be your own voice, not an echo


“Biggest candy addict you will ever
meet.”

Alicia Worthy

Third Year

Hobbies: Working with children, making
crafts, dancing, singing, reading, etc.
Personal Strength: Empathy &
conscientiousness
Values in Others: Honesty, authenticity,
humor
Motto: “Only in discomfort will you grow.”

“Froyo is the key to my heart. ;)”

Graham Davis

Second Year
Hobbies: Reading and dancing
Personal Strength: Communication
Values in Others: Respect, love, and
loyalty
Motto: Aspire to inspire




“The beach is my favorite place.”

Esther Mapes

Third Year
Hobbies: Writing, dancing, watching
movies, spending quality time with friends
Personal Strength: I'm fairly personable
Values in Others: Genuineness
Motto: Show up, be brave and be kind



“I'm going to Israel in a few weeks!!”

Celynna Marie Dimaranan

Third Year

Hobbies: Scrapbooking, thrift-shopping,
playing puzzle games, attempting DIYs as seen
on Pinterest, etc.
Personal Strength: Being optimistic &
enthusiastic
Values in Others: I value the differences I
have with others.
Motto: Live and grow, laugh and dance, love
the journey.

“I love anything and everything
chocolate.”


Kara Pemberton

Third Year
Hobbies: Dancing (swing, medieval,
ballet, ballroom, tap jazz, etc.), making
chainmaille, reading comics, etc.
Personal Strength: Determination &
dedication
Values in Others: Kindness and respect
Motto: If you fail, keep trying

“I learned to play chess at the age of 4."



Erin Gosset

Fourth Year
Hobbies: Writing, reading, shopping and
watching sports
Personal Strength: Honesty
Values in Others: Open-mindedness
Motto: Just keep swimming!

“Pineapples are one of my favorite fruits
even though I'm mildly allergic to
them!”

Favorite Quotes

“Pressure creates diamonds”
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to

change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"



"You are not what others think you are. You are what God knows you are."



“Follow your bliss.” "Be the best you that you can be"



"Gratitude is one of the sweet shortcuts to finding peace of mind and

happiness inside. No matter what is going on outside of us, there's always

something we could be grateful for." - Barry Neil Kaufman



“Nevertheless, she persisted” “Do it right make it big give it class”



“If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it - then I

can achieve it.- Muhammad Ali

The Journey

CLUSTER FACILITATOR: RASHAD SMALL









Rashad Small

[email protected]
Senior Coordinator, LGBT Resource

Center


Major in Undergrad: Studio Art (2D,
Photography)
Hobbies: Art/Photography, Crafting &
Hiking/Outdoor Sports
Personal Strength: Connection
Values in Others: Authenticity
Favorite Song: Rihanna, “We Found
Love.”
Motto: “We have nothing to lose but
our chains.”

Julia Idaewor

Third Year

Hobbies: Singing, dancing along to
Beyoncé choreography, watching k-dramas
Personal Strength: My optimism
Values in Others: Perseverance,

proactivity, motivation
Motto: "Your biggest competition is
yourself."

“I was the safety patrol captain in 5th
grade”.




Mutasem Shopon

Second Year
Hobbies: SLEEP!!!!! Photography, soccer,
eating food with friends
Personal Strength: I am extraverted and
very easy going.
Values in Others: humor and honesty
Motto: LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE.


“I am double jointed and can grow a
beard in 3 days.”

Sage Hooten

Second Year
Hobbies: Singing and ballroom dancing
Personal Strength: Working through
tough situations
Values in Others: Humor
Motto: Be the protagonist in your own life
story.


“I have a rabbit named Rosemary.”

Jillyan Gillard

Fourth Year
Hobbies: Painting, drawing, laughing
Personal Strength: Writing
Values in Others: Loyalty, being genuine,
humor, and honesty
Motto: Lift yourself while lifting others




“I like to cook and bake A LOT!”

Queen Wilson

Third Year
Hobbies: Makeup, blogging, photography,
listening to music
Personal Strength: My heart
Values in Others: Consideration
Motto: Without darkness, nothing comes
to birth.


“I’ve been to China!”



Jacob Smulian

Third Year
Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Backpacking,
Reading
Personal Strength: Self-awareness
Values in Others: Empathy
Motto: All things go



“I play banjo.”

Imane Bassit

Third Year

Hobbies: Singing, listening to interesting
(or boring) podcasts, quoting Hamilton
every chance I get.
Personal Strength: Active listening

Values in Others: Authenticity, empathy,
and vulnerability
Motto: Go for it!
“I speak Arabic, French, and a bit of

Spanish.”



Denali Pray Will Martin

Second Year Second Year
Hobbies: Ballroom dancing, swing Hobbies: Rock climbing, running, and
dancing, hiking, reading billiards
Personal Strength: Dedication Personal Strength: Can relate well to
Values in Others: Compassion, being others
open minded, being dependable Values in Others: Being present
Motto: Try new things Motto: Ah, I’ll just wait until June 2nd to
do the Biobook Survey

“I was homeschooled.” “Once covered my brother's entire head

with duck tape.”

Favorite Quotes

“You want a revolution? I want a revelation so listen to my declaration: "We hold these truths to
be self-evident That all men are created equal" “And when I meet Thomas Jefferson, I'm ‘a
compel him to include women in the sequel!”
“ If you don't stand for you anything you'll fall for nothing”
"I see you kept my bagpipes" Pierce Brosnan



"Look at nature. Look at flowers. We never walk into our garden and say 'Oh wouldn't that flower be
so much more pretty if it were taller? Or red instead of pink?' No, we don't. Because nature was
created perfect just as it is. And so are we. We are part of nature, we are how we're meant to be, we
are perfect just as we are."
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain.
“Doubt kills more dre ams than failure ever will,”



And just as music is the space between notes, just as the stars are beautiful because of the space
between them, just as the sun strikes raindrops at a certain angle and throws a prism of colour across
the sky - so the space where I exist, and want to keep existing, and to be quite frank I hope I die in, is
exactly this middle distance: where despair struck pure otherness and created something sublim e.



"Small minds discuss people. Average minds discuss events. Great minds discuss ideas."



"If you can't love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else?"- Rupaul

Carlos’ Angels

CLUSTER FACILITATOR: KELLIE GERBERS









Kellie Gerbers

[email protected]
Assistant Director for Outdoor Recreation


Major in Undergrad: History & Spanish
Hobbies: Running, cycling, fishing,
paddling, climbing, food, travel
Personal Strength: Authenticity
Values in Others: Empathy
Favorite Artist: The Punch Brothers
Motto: You learn more from mistakes
than successes.

Bunmi Adeyemo

Third Year
Hobbies: Watching Netflix, walking,
working with technology
Personal Strength: Remaining optimistic
Values in Others: Honesty
Motto: Carpe Diem



“I'm a Techie.”


Darby Ashe

Second Year
Hobbies: Playing guitar and drums

Personal Strength: Making people feel
comfortable
Values in Others: Honesty
Motto: Just go with it


“I lived in Hawaii for six years.”




Eryka Johnson

Second Year
Hobbies: Running, Cooking, Adventuring,
and Origami
Personal Strength: Listening
Values in Others: Transparency
Motto: "Do the things that scare you."



“I'm the person who likes cherry
flavored candies.”

Jayda H ill

Second Year

Hobbies: Laughing, reading, writing,

catching up on the latest episodes on

Netflix and Hulu, and eating

Personal Strength: Communication

Values in Others: Vulnerability

Motto: Happiness is a Lifestyle

“During my senior year of winter guard,
I had an almost Janet-Jackson wardrobe

malfunction during a competition”


Nousheen Khetani

Third Year

Hobbies: Running, Netflix, trying new
desserts
Personal Strength: Finding the bright side in
struggles
Values in Others: humbleness, open
mindedness
Motto: Let things be the way they are; not
everything is going to work in your favor.

“I have terrible handwriting (One time in high
school, my 11th grade teacher made me type

my essay in class)”



Kelly Carter

Fourth Year
Hobbies: Exploring Athens, running,
videography, reading when I have the time
Personal Strength: I'm a good listener.
Values in Others: Trustworthiness
Motto: Dance like nobody's watching



“I've ridden an ostrich before.”

Alana Watkins

Second Year
Hobbies: Running and spreading
happiness <3
Personal Strength: Being a motivator
Values in Others: Loyalty, kindness,
authenticity
Motto: Own who you are


“My right thumb is double jointed!”

Ngeya Jallow

Third Year
Carlos Guedze Hobbies: Drawing, writing, reading,
exercising
Fourth Year Personal Strength: Resilience
Hobbies: Eat, read, work out, music, Values in Others: Compassion,
adventure, outdoors understanding, and trustworthiness
Personal Strength: Ability to keep going Motto: I don’t know, but I’ll figure it out
and to connect
Values in Others: Being Genuine
Motto: Every moment is an opportunity “I have a third name: Aminatou”
for growth
“Chocolate is my weakness.”

Favorite Quotes

"Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the Stars"
“Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper” - Beyoncé

“We must always take s ides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence
encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”



“When life gets blurry, adjust your focus.”
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”



"If you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine"



"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I
am changing myself." -Rumi



“No man is free who is not master of himself”- Epictetus

Perch

CLUSTER FACILITATOR: HANNAH MOUNTFORD






Hannah Mountford

[email protected]
Brumby Residence Hall Director


Major in Undergrad: Interpersonal
Communications
Hobbies: Outdoor adventures, winter
sports, music, Netflix, hanging out with
friends
Personal Strength: Adaptable, Easy
Going, Positivity
Values in Others: Connectedness, Fun,
Easy Going
Favorite Artist: Maroon 5 or Jason
Aldean

Motto: If it scares you, it might be a good
thing to try.

Menna Abo-Elhamd

Second Year
Hobbies: Art, reading, watching Criminal
Minds
Personal Strength: My optimism
Values in Others: Kindness, tact
Motto: Carpe Diem



“My family is from Egypt!”



Soundarya Kanthimathinathan

Fourth Year
Hobbies: Debating, dancing, drawing,

reading & writing, socializing -- if that can
count as a hobby
Personal Strength: Emotional Intelligence

Values in Others: Genuine kindness
Motto: Do what you love and love what
you do.

“I've moved 11 times over the course of
my life!”
Ashley Srivastava

Second Year
Hobbies: Reading, Singing, Scrapbooking,
and Photography
Personal Strength: Compassion.
Values in Others: Perseverance
Motto: Kill with kindness



“I skipped the first grade!”

Stephanie Colwell

Third Year
Hobbies: I love to read and write and
binge-watch
Personal Strength: I am unconventional
Values in Others: Quirks
Motto: “You keep living” – My mom



“Stacy London has favorited my tweet
before, and Waka Flocka.”

Nicolas Maher

Jessica Douglas Second Year
Hobbies: Guitar, Ukulele, Long-boarding,
Second Year
Hobbies: Music, reading, design, deep Personal Strength: Being prepared
talks with friends, kickboxing, Netflix Values in Others: Many unique interests.
binging Having a desire to learn about the worlds
Personal Strength: Loving whole-
heartedly outside of their own.
Values in Others: Compassion Motto: No Problem
Motto: I was not made to be subtle

“I have two middle names! Patrick and
James”


“When I was little, I had 3 fish named Panda, Ruby,

and Crystal. One day when I came home from

daycare, the fish bowl was empty. My mom told

me they had moved, but my cat ate them.”

Matt Osajima

Second Year
Hobbies: Rock Climbing, ukulele playing,
hiking, running
Personal Strength: Resilience
Values in Others: Compassion
Motto: "Different folks, different strokes"




“I can't roll my r's :(“


Rachel Hall

Third Year
Hobbies: Crafting, Going to Concerts,
Baking, Camping/Hiking, and Reading

Personal Strength: Loyalty
Values in Others: Honesty and
Compassion
Motto: Live life and let go.


“I once sang karaoke onstage in a Sumo
Patrick Shea
suit.”
Third Year
Hobbies: reading, listening to music, being
basic, watching useless youtube videos,
being extra, plotting world domination
Personal Strength: I'm pretty logical
Values in Others: Consideration
Motto: "She got a big booty so I call her
big booty"

“I've been to Ireland!”

Favorite Quotes

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde



"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it
becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." - Audre Lorde



"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that
matter."



"We must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy."

"To live is the rarest thin g in the world. Most people exist, that is all" ~ Oscar Wilde
“There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want.” - Bill Waterson

"It is a fool who loo ks for logic in the human heart."
"Don't let your boat be empty, don't be a sunken dream, don't let your boat

regret thee, for what you could have seen"



“Never worry about the delay of your success compared to others, because construction
of a palace takes more time than an ordinary building.”

tbd.

CLUSTER FACILITATOR: TAMARA BURKE









Tamara Burke

[email protected]
Coordinator for Student Leadership


Major in Undergrad: Psychology
Hobbies: Baking
Personal Strength: Connecting with
others
Values in Others: Sense of humor
Favorite Artist: Mariah Carey
Motto: Try to live your life with little
to no regret

Nicole Bayless

Second Year
Hobbies: Netflix, are "clothes" considered
a hobby??
Personal Strength: Cooperating with
others
Values in Others: Ambition and passion
Motto: Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Migos
(uphold your morals, be passionate, think
before you act, and stay lit)

“Kirby Smart's sister was my high school
cheer coach :)”



Kourtney Jefferies

Fifth Year

Hobbies: Reading, working out, writing
Personal Strength: Resilient
Values in Others: Genuine kindness and
respect

Motto: I will live for love and the rest will
take care of itself

“If I was ever handcuffed, I could rotate my
shoulder blades forward to my hands
Johnna Young
would be in front of me instead of behind
Third Year me.”
Hobbies: Dance, makeup artistry
Personal Strength: Inclusivity; Making
people feel included
Values in Others: Honesty
Motto: Try everything at least twice.




“I have the same birthday as five other
people in my family”

Monica Cheung

Second Year

Hobbies: Playing trumpet, making videos,

and dancing

Personal Strength: A positive person. :)

Values in Others: Love and care for

others and the community

Motto: TREAT YO' SELF (Donna and

Tom from Parks and Recreation)
“I'm a spotlight operator at Medieval

Times Dinner and Tournament!”




Melody Koo

Third Year

Hobbies: Badminton, swimming,
shopping, and watching Netflix
Personal Strength: Helping others to be
happier.

Values in Others: Honesty and kindness
Motto: Work hard, play harder.


“The longest flight I have been on was

fourteen hours long!”


Macauley Haferkamp

Third Year
Hobbies: Hanging with friends, going to
the beach, reading
Personal Strength: Determination
Values in Others: Compassion
Motto: Make your joy contagious
everywhere you go


“I was a competitive gymnast for 13
years.”

Frannie Nadel

Fourth Year
Hobbies: Reading, photography, eating,
basketball
Personal Strength: Listening
Values in Others: Kindness and
compassion, hard worker
Motto: I'm not sure


“I love Harry Potter”




Oliver Truong
Mack Hodges V
Third Year
Hobbies: Tennis/Running Second Year
Personal Strength: Not being too serious Hobbies: Ultimate, snowboarding, hiking,
Values in Others: Honesty and reading
Motto: Always have fun Personal Strength: Positivity
Values in Others: Communication skills
Motto: Do and Give



“I have a twin” “I was Time Magazine's Person of the
Year in 2006”

Favorite Quotes

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." 1
Corinthians 13:4



“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
“If you died right n ow, how would you feel about your life?” Chuck Palahniuk, Fight
Club











"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt



"A life filled with fun that's what I love" - A Tribe Called Quest
"Be the change you wan t to see"
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,

but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya
"What we have to remember is that we can still do anything. We can
change our minds. We can start over. The notion that it's too late to do any
thing is comical. It's hilarious. We can't. We must not lose this sense of
possibility because in the end, it's all we have."

CB’s Nest

CLUSTER FACILITATOR: CB SNOWDEN









Chalis "CB" Snowden

[email protected]
Education Abroad Liaison


Major in Undergrad: Human
Development and Family Science
Hobbies: Eating, sexual health outreach,
writing, online shopping, reading poetry,
chasing waterfalls
Personal Strength: Resilience
Values in Others: Honesty
Favorite Song: Currently: In Case You
Didn't Know - Brett Young & "London
Bridges" Jhene Aiko and Big Sean
Motto: Just keep swimming

Alafia Adeleke

Second Year
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends,
watching rom coms, and literally anything
involving One Direction.
Personal Strength: Honesty
Values in Others: Selflessness
Motto: Choose joy!


“I literally love watching pimple popping
videos, even though I know a lot of people

find them really gross.”




Samira Parsa

Second Year
Hobbies: Reading, writing, list-making,
watching YouTube tutorials, talking about

Harry Potter
Personal Strength: Vibrance
Values in Others: Earnestness

Motto: "Positive vibes only"

“I don't feel human emotion”



Dwight Whitlock

Third Year
Hobbies: Spending all my time listening to
podcasts and strange music; Pretending to
be an adult
Personal Strength: I am a very active
listener
Values in Others: Honesty and
independence
Motto: n/a


“I carry a yo-yo with me at all times”

Sam Clark

Third Year
Hobbies: Baking, Soccer, Hiking
Personal Strength: Loving others
Values in Others: Dependability and
loyalty
Motto: When you can't find the sunshine,
be the sunshine

“I was homeschooled until high school”


Iman Digankar

Third Year
Courtney Taylor
Hobbies: Reading and spending time with
Third Year friends.
Hobbies: Painting, reading, listening to Personal Strength: I love to listen.
music, and writing Values in Others: Open-mindedness
Personal Strength: Compassion
Values in Others: Honest and integrity Motto: If you have even the slightest
Motto: If it’s meant to be it will be interest in something, just go for it.


“I recently discovered an interest in
philosophy and will be minoring in it!”
“My favorite season is spring”

Johanna Mercurio

Second Year
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends,
playing Frisbee, getting lost in Athens
Personal Strength: Empathy
Values in Others: Reciprocity
Motto: Be your own biggest fan!



“I can solve a Rubik’s cube in under a
minute”



James Paek

Fourth Year

Hobbies: Reading articles, talk with

friends, research outside of class, and

public speaking

Personal Strength: Communication and

intelligence

Values in Others: Education

Motto: Be who you to be, not what others

want to see


“My parent's immigrated from South Korea in
1992. My mother side of the family are from North
Korea and defected during the Korean War. I am a

first generation college student. My areas of
expertise are Korean history, Korean politics,
International affairs, U.S. politics, and world
culture. I like Korean dramas. I like to teach and

educate to other people for those in need. I am a

global activist and a public speaker. “

Favorite Quotes

“Only speak if the noise you're about to make is more beautiful than silence.”



"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you

did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou



"Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder." - Rumi



"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead



"The greatest of these is love." “Courage starts with showing up and
letting ourselves be seen."



"The unexamined life is not worth living."

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