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Kyla Sterling
Emerging Media & Double Dawgs Faculty Advisor + Instructorksterling@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…
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Leah Spalding
Instructorleahmoss@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 variety of…
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John Weatherford
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,…
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Chris Gerlach
Assistant Directorchris26@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…
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Megan Ward
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, Administrative Director and, most recently,…
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Daniel Copetillo
Instructordcopetillo@uga.edu 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 a…
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Tyler Mazurek
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…
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Dayne Young
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…
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Code for Athens
Code for America is a non-profit organization that helps to connect people in communities with their local governments. They help break down barriers in America’s systems, such as the criminal legal system, by using the practices of the digital age to improve how the government serves the public. For example, Code for America’s “Clear My…
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Fishes of Georgia
Fishes of Georgia is a first-of-its-kind, iOS application to help identify and educate people on the variety of fish found in Georgia’s waterways. It is informative enough to benefit avid fishermen and educators alike and also accessible enough to satisfy casual outdoorsmen. Its primary purpose is to identify fish in two ways – either by…