ASPIRE
The latest cohort of aspiring leaders were welcomed into the ASPIRE program at Georgia Tech in September 2023. This cohort includes 69 employees representing 40 different departments across campus in a variety of roles across the Institute in a variety of job roles.
Led by Workplace Learning & Professional Development, the ASPIRE program is designed for those interested in learning to lead from where they are, regardless of position. The program will span four months, consisting of six asynchronous online learning modules followed by six synchronous workshops, for a total commitment of 40 hours. Since the program launch in 2019, ASPIRE will have developed over 200 aspiring leaders.
![Patricia Allen](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Patricia%20Allen.jpg?h=4cb169d5&itok=qzcBC6z3)
Patricia Allen
Co-Learner: Sheri Russell
![T](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/10/02/Tiara%20Anderson.png?h=15e12df2&itok=oI9mtZnD)
Tiara Anderson
![nancy baker](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/nancy%20baker.jpg?h=d9a15863&itok=4zD8zhvU)
Nancy Baker
Co-Learner:Jan Morian
![Barrow](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/carlos%20barrow.png?h=15e12df2&itok=o5MXf1Fw)
Carlos Barrow
Research Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering
Co-Learner: Scott Elliott
![Kristina Bates](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Kristina_Bates_425x425.jpg?h=15e12df2&itok=DXlBY6Wf)
Kristina Bates
![venese blake-leggett](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/venese%20blake-leggett.jpg?h=de0f21b8&itok=3xTwb0N_)
Venese Blake-Leggett
![LaToya Bostick](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/LaToya%20Bostick.jpeg?h=1b68fa80&itok=gxsNstWF)
LaToya Bostick
HRL Customer Service Rep Housing and Residence Life
Co-Learner: Sharon Ferguson
![Brunson](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Brunson%20Headshot%201.jpeg?h=b00b11dd&itok=kOJgS3Sv)
Kelsey Brunson
Administrative Operations Coordinator + Graduate Coordinator, School of Music, College of Design
Co-learner: Corissa James
![Nicole Butler](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/NicoleButler_Headshot.png?h=15e12df2&itok=eNR6QVJe)
Nicole Butler
Program and Portfolio Manager Institute Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Co-Learner: Archie Ervin
![Kimberley Cartier](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Kimberley%20Cartier.jpeg?h=d10b460e&itok=jEDn2qpg)
Kimberley R Cartier
Executive Assistant to the Dean (Interim)Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
Co-Learner: William Jimerson
![Greta Clark](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Greta%20Clark.jpg?h=5032c08b&itok=EAfpjiis)
Greta Clark
Account Payable Associate Sr., Document Imaging & Vendor
Co-Learner: Mathew McEntyre
![MadelynConn](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/MadelynConn%20Headshot%20websize.jpeg?h=199d8c1f&itok=J1VTv-oN)
Madelyn Conn
Financial Analyst III, Office of Sponsored Programs- Subawards Division
Co-Learner: Sheree Posey
![Holland Cooper](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Holland%20Baird%20Cooper_425x425.jpg?h=15e12df2&itok=v-qWFEAr)
Holland Baird Cooper
Marketing Manager, Georgia Tech Alumni Association
Co-Learner: Lauren Townsend
![cruser](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Jillian%20Cruser.jpg?h=4175be9a&itok=H4Nhn3Nn)
Jillian Cruser
Senior Institute Event Coordinator, Institute Communications
Co-Learner: Serena Wallace
![Davidson](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/20/audra%20davidson.png?h=15e12df2&itok=6kNb7JA9)
Audra Davidson
![KD](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/10/02/Kirsten_Headshot2%5B1%5D.jpg?h=23a9bb48&itok=Qhij1O2O)
Kirsten Dillard
Administrative Professional Senior, College of Engineering Dean's Office.
Co-Learner: LaJauna Ellis
![Therese Dingle](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/therese%20dingle.jpeg?h=8410c0eb&itok=arsuEgtN)
Therese Dingle
HR Consultant, HR (Campus Services)
Co-Learner: Nickie Green
![Dominguez](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/19/Andrea%20Dominguez.jpeg?h=6cae81e1&itok=F6rwyNnK)
Andrea Dominguez
![Hazel Douglas](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Hazel%20Douglas.jpg?h=6720c687&itok=oCe-rZiL)
Hazel Douglas
Contracting Officer, Office of Sponsored Programs
Co-Learner: Sophia Herbert-Peterson
![Dyson](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/20/Brian%20Dyson%20-%20Headshot.jpg?h=1ec39f9c&itok=NzifEU0s)
Brian Dyson
Co-Learner: Sophia Herbert-Peterson
![Megan](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/megan%20faulkner.png?h=15e12df2&itok=fvPSBD4b)
Megan Faulkner
Staff & Community Development Coordinator, Student and Campus Event Centers
Co-Learner: Carly Bloomingdale
![Richelle Fields](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/richelle%20fields.jpg?h=1736a460&itok=WKOqoK7F)
Richelle Fields
Health EducatorWellness Empowerment Center
Co-Learner: Joi Alexander
![Jessica Fischler](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Jessica%20Fischler%20Headshot.png?h=15e12df2&itok=D2hdPGQ6)
Jessica Fischler
Manger, Leadership and Volunteer Giving, Roll Call Georgia Tech Alumni Association,
Co-Learner: Kim Bowden
![Danielle Foote](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Danielle%20Foote.jpeg?h=86e1b16e&itok=DNcPVv83)
Danielle Foote
Assistant Director for Early OutreachOffice of Undergraduate Admission
Co-Learner: Katie Mattli
![Edward Franklin](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Edward%20Franklin%20Head%20Shot.jpg?h=252f9e8a&itok=1IvdrZCD)
Edward Franklin
![freeman](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/10/02/larisa%5B1%5D.jpg?h=360700c7&itok=gQakg-0u)
Larisa Freeman
Fleet Service Coordinator, Fleet Management
Co-Learner: Samuel Evans
![Gallmon](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/18/Alex%20Gallmon.png?h=6c83441f&itok=9Xo5EQUv)
Alex Gallmon
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Harold Geter
Acquisition Support Specialist Housing & Residence Life
Co-learner: Brian Cochran
![Gore](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Headshot_Gore.jpeg?h=23b07a0a&itok=VRceb6kk)
Morgan Gore
Career Advisor, College of Computing
Co-Learner: Amber Morley
![valerie gwynn](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/valerie%20gwynn.jpg?h=123e2b8b&itok=GzARHdIz)
Valerie Gwynn
Compensation Consultant Sr, GTHR
Co-Learner: Cedric Franklin
![Shakis Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Shakis%20Hall%20Headshot.jpg?h=462fb986&itok=Ws07NILw)
Shakis Hall
Instructional Designer, GTPE.
Co-Learner: Christie Hayes
![Harris](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Joy%20Harris.jpg?h=3f24d9a8&itok=Nj_vekDs)
Joy Harris
Instructional Designer, GTPE
Co-Learner: Christie Hayes
![elizabeth henry](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/elizabeth%20henry.jpg?h=15e12df2&itok=2rOy-enc)
Elizabeth Henry
Co-Learner: Alicia Wood-Jones
![kakeng her](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/kakeng%20her.jpg?h=15e12df2&itok=xzQE7rI5)
Kakeng Her
International Special Programs Advisor, On Campus Internationalization- Office of International Education
Co-Learner: Ashlee Toomey-Flinn
![Peggy Hughes](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Peggy%20Hughes.jpg?h=b99cee45&itok=5F-QgSIH)
Peggy Hughes
Event Coordinator II, School of Aerospace Engineering
Co-Learner: Michelle Hall
![lateisha jeannis](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/lateisha%20jeannis.jpeg?h=56aec2fc&itok=7AIMLShH)
LaTeisha Jeannis
Senior Ethics and Compliance Investigator, Office of General Counsel: Ethics and Compliance
Co-Learner: Melissa Hall
![Shakiera Jenkins](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/shakiera%20jenkins.jpg?h=ee43a731&itok=hz19cwha)
Shakiera Jenkins
Financial Admin III, Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology
Co-Learner: Brian McGlade
![Starmeka Jones](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/starmeka%20jones.jpeg?h=e6ee6b40&itok=YNV38ZPD)
Starmeka Jones
Senior Admin Professional, Center of Student Engagement
Co-learner: Jamison Keller
![Elahn Little](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Elahn%20Little.jpeg?h=7f7ba097&itok=ZxmcJWS1)
Elahn Little
Co-Learner: Jennifer DuBose
![Hassan M](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/HassanM_Photo.jpg?h=95e21eba&itok=PZ3ZWCwX)
Hassan Marshall
IT Support Professional II, Library - IT.
Co-Learner: David McDuffie
![Scott McAtee](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Scott%20McAtee.jpg?h=99d542f5&itok=NWTyESeX)
Scott McAtee
Senior HR Consultant GTRI - HR
Co-Learner: Sonda Abernathy
![kerry mccarthy](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/kerry%20mccarthy.jpeg?h=2c63913b&itok=s99bjlAQ)
Kerry McCarthy
Assistant Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life
Co-Learner: Dr. Jamison Keller
![McCarty](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/19/Anika%20McCarty.jpeg?h=218e9db8&itok=ba26RaBu)
Anika McCarty
Co Learner: Amber Morely/Troy Peace
![Yolanda Mcdaniel](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Yolanda%20McDaniel.jpg?h=15e12df2&itok=WIMYGhRV)
Yolanda S. McDaniel
Benefits Administrator, GTHR
Co-Learner: Gail Imoukhuede
![Miller](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/20/ASPIRE%20headshot%20-%20Rachel%20Miller.jpg?h=6f9daf81&itok=bhn8F-ov)
Rachel Miller
Senior Institute Event Coordinator, Institute Communications.
Co-Learner: Serena Wallace
![Monger](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/19/April%20Monger.jpg?h=e7c2b4cf&itok=HSQ1kPw0)
April Monger
Co-Learner: Ms. Natasha Powell
![Micheline Moret](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Micheline%20Moret.jpg?h=7fcb9bfe&itok=np5XZ_U1)
Micheline Moret
Finance Admin Lead, College of Computing
Co-Learner: Brian Boddy
![M](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/MMorris%20headshot.png?h=15e12df2&itok=rsMhgJ1v)
Monique Morris
Program Coordinator, Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional Advising (PGPP)
Co-Learner: Shannon Dobranski
![Laila Muhammad](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Laila%20Muhammad.png?h=392ba837&itok=dK0ovOmy)
Laila Muhammad
Program and Portfolio Manager Administrative Service Center
Co-Learner: Andrina Hires
![laura paige](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/laura%20paige.jpg?h=089f6e6a&itok=loaFFYwu)
Laura Paige
Academic Program Manager I, Bio Engineering
Co-Learner: Hang Lu
![LaSean Price](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/LaSean%20Price.jpeg?h=479188c2&itok=yosTuIjz)
LaSean Price
Transfer Program Manager, Office of Undergraduate Admission
Co-Learner: Chad Bryant
Jennifer Ro
Speech-Language Pathologist | AT Specialist, AAC Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation.
Co-Learner: Martha Rust
![DR](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/10/02/Dajuana_Robinson_Headshot_2023_-_GT%5B1%5D.jpeg?h=a8335b23&itok=1zuAAci-)
Dajuana Robinson
Educational Outreach Manager I, Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing.
Co-Learner: Sirocus Barnes
![Rocke](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/jennifer%20rocke.jpg?h=54fc3a37&itok=SS6VpVgR)
Jennifer Rocke
Operations Manager, BuzzCard
Co-Learner: Noel Sabiston
![Erma Sallis](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Erma%20Sallis.jpg?h=9b087389&itok=aCwsdcKR)
Erma Sallis
Cyber Security Analytics Lead, Cyber Security
Co-Learner: Sherman Lofton, Jr.
![Michael Salter](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Michael%20Salter%20ASPIRE%20Headshot.jpeg?h=1ec23345&itok=iqLc_4Im)
Michael Salter
Contracting Officer, Georgia Tech Research Corporation - Corporate and International Contracting Team
Co-Learner: Sophia Herbert-Peterson
![Data Administrator](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/18/425thumbnail_katiesclafani.png?h=0112e14e&itok=dOQTP04t)
Katie Sclafani
Data Administrator, Georgia Tech Alumni Association
Co-Learner: Evan Johnson
Aleksija (Leksi) Simic
Healthy Lifestyle Engagement Specialist, Campus Recreation Center.
Co-Learner: Elisha Quillen Smith
![Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/18/amanda%20smith.jpg?h=15e12df2&itok=4nOzfeZm)
Amanda Smith
![Joshua Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Joshua%20Smith%20Headshot.jpg?h=17c0dfce&itok=aPwBvEta)
Joshua Smith
Social Media Specialist, Ivan Allen College
Co-Learner: Megan McCrainey
![Stephanie Suddith](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/stephanie_suddith_headshot_ASPIRE2023.png?h=15e12df2&itok=2vMVUtjE)
Stephanie Suddith
Program and Operations Manager, The Parker H Petit Institute for Bioengineering & NSF Engineering Research Center on Cell Manufacturing Technologies and Bioscience.
Co-Learner: Victoria Nail-Taylor
![Kathleen Tokunaga](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Kathleen%20Nichole%20Tokunaga.jpg?h=fe1c00f8&itok=GzBtGCIo)
Kathleen Nichole Tokunaga
Catering Coordinator, Tech Dining (Catering)
Co-Learner: Kelly Rowland-Prather
![georgette tonge](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/georgette%20tonge.png?h=27109fef&itok=f2fVTyOR)
Georgette Tonge
Workforce Administration Specialist, Adminstrative Services Center
Co-Learner: Jakela Mabry
![Walker](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/20/ayana%20walker.jpeg?h=fef1baf5&itok=BdcNClUB)
Ayana Walker
Co-Learner: Arthur Toal
![Teresa Watkins](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Teresa%20Watkins.jpeg?h=39e009f1&itok=kIwO2KR5)
Teresa Watkins
Academic Advisor II, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Co-Learner: Angela Elleby
![Monike Welch](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/26/Monike%20Welch.jpeg?h=a128d6cd&itok=J4HBM_vW)
Monike Welch
Jessica Whitaker
Financial Admin II, Mechanical Engineering
Co-Learner: Julia Thomas
![SW](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/10/02/Shimanda%20White.png?h=15e12df2&itok=F_huYL4A)
Shimanda White
Export Control Compliance Officer Sr., Office of General Counsel
Co-Learner: Darryl Lunon
![Witten](/sites/default/files/styles/small_square/public/2023/09/19/Aminnah%20Witten.jpg?h=a7e6d17b&itok=CdqxPmt-)