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Emerging Media & Double Dawgs Faculty Advisor + Lecturerksterling@uga.edu As Faculty Advisor for Emerging Media and Double Dawgs, Kyla oversees students’ journeys from recruitment to graduation—and beyond! She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master in Emerging Media from the University of…

Remote Faculty leahmoss@uga.edu An alumna of the first cohort of the Emerging Media Masters concentration, Leah spearheads the efforts to further develop the rapidly growing program by designing curriculum to match the fast-paced industry and cultivating a culture of innovation. Additionally, Leah plays a valuable role in the New Media Certificate program by teaching a…

Experiential Learning Faculty Advisor + Principal Lecturerjohnweatherford@uga.edu As Principal Lecturer and Experiential Learning Faculty Advisor, John leads a variety of instructional efforts at the NMI. With a Masters and Bachelors degree in English from UGA, he combines creativity, critical thinking, and practical application to make his courses both engaging and impactful. At the undergraduate level,…

Lecturerchris26@uga.edu Chris joined the NMI in 2013 as a Graduate Assistant, equipped with a strong foundation in integrated marketing communications and a curiosity for emerging technology. During his undergraduate years, he earned the New Media Certificate, which fueled his journey into interactive digital media and set the stage for a dynamic career. With a Master’s…

Administrative Directorm.ward@uga.edu Originally from Jupiter, Florida, Megan Ward fled the Gator state to be a double-dawg, earning both her Bachelors and Masters in Public Relations from Grady College. An NMI alumna herself, Megan has been with the NMI since 2011, serving in a variety of roles: Graduate Assistant, Program Coordinator, Faculty, and, most recently, Administrative…

Remote Facultydanielcopetillo@gmail.com Daniel is a remote NMI faculty member with a Bachelors degree in Advertising and a Masters in Emerging Media from UGA. He has a strong background in UX design, live event production, and web/mobile app development. His journey at the NMI began as a student worker producer for TEDxUGA in 2019. He shares…

New Media Certificate Faculty Advisor + Instructortylermazurek@uga.edu Tyler was first acquainted with the NMI as an Entertainment and Media Studies student. To explore his growing interest in all things NMI, he became a member of the inaugural Emerging Media Double Dawg class, earning his Emerging Media Masters in 2021. Now, Tyler is an Instructor and…

TEDxUGA Producerdayne@uga.edu Dayne is the Program Coordinator for both the NMI and the Carmical Sports Media Institute. With the NMI, Dayne serves as the TEDxUGA Producer, Chair of the New Media Advisory Council, and leads NMI Professional Fridays. Dayne is a Grady College Double Dawg with a Masters in Journalism and a Bachelors in Digital…