Category: Team

Academic Coordinatorpso68222@uga.edu Peyton is the NMI’s Academic Coordinator, advising students through the New Media Certificate, Emerging Media Masters, and Double Dawgs programs. He also shares his enthusiasm for ideas and tech by serving as the Teaching Assistant for NMIX 2010: Intro to New Media and NMIX 4210: New Media Industries. Peyton earned a Bachelors in Cognitive Science…

Communications Coordinatorlilianfitch2006@gmail.com Lilian is the Communications Coordinator for the NMI and TEDxUGA, where she plays a pivotal role in crafting social media and news content. Lilian is a Public Relations major, actively pursuing her degree while gaining hands-on experience in strategic communication. On campus, Lilian is an Account Manager for the Talking Dog Agency and…

Remote Facultytroyer.ja@gmail.com As a remote NMI Instructor, Jake teaches a variety of courses each year for the New Media Certificate and Emerging Media Masters. Through a project-based curriculum, Jake’s courses guide students through practical ways to apply technology to achieve their goals. He previously served as a Teaching Assistant for four New Media courses and…

Part-Time Instructoranthonydrag@gmail.com As a Part-Time Instructor in the NMI, Anthony specializes in Advanced Web Development and Native App Development courses. He believes that learning how to create, no matter what the medium, is important, necessary, and very, very cool. While his courses are intended to foster technical and creative ability, Anthony also hopes to help…

Client Coordinator + Instructorclaire.jordan524@gmail.com Claire is an NMI Instructor and proud NMI alumna, with a Bachelors degree in Public Relations and a Masters in Emerging Media from UGA. Her practical insights, drawn from her experiences as a designer, developer, and videographer, enrich the NMI community and beyond. Claire’s teaching style tackles complexity with calm determination.…

Communications and Development Director + Instructorlbaggett@uga.edu Lauren is an Instructor and the NMI’s Director of Communications and Donor Engagement. Lauren earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is an accomplished communications professional and brings over 15 years of experience with digital communications, storytelling, and project management…

Program Coordinatorrab60579@uga.edu Reagan is the NMI’s Program Coordinator, providing support and leadership to the NMI Professional Friday initiative and NMIXpo events. Reagan also coordinates donor recruitment, retention, and recognition while also managing the NMI website and facilities. They are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment and Media Studies, Certificates in New Media and Computing,…

Event Coordinatorim77238@uga.edu Isabella is the NMI Events Coordinator and TEDxUGA Curator. She holds a Master of Arts in Emerging Media, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, and a New Media Certificate. In her role, Isa oversees the planning, communication, and execution of NMI’s signature events, including NMIXpo, Small Talk 101, and TEDxUGA. As TEDxUGA…

Administrative Assistantbarbara.bond@uga.edu As the NMI’s Administrative Assistant, Barbara manages various administrative and accounting needs for the NMI and its many programs. She provides support to each NMI faculty and staff member to ensure logistics and funding are in place for the many academic and industry-facing annual initiatives. Prior to joining the NMI in Spring 2023,…

Remote Facultyolc61476@uga.edu Olivia graduated in December 2018 with a degree in Communication Studies and a Minor in Sociology. In July 2019, she discovered her passion for Web Development while enrolled in the NMI’s Emerging Media Masters program. After graduating with her Emerging Media Masters in May 2021, Olivia is currently expanding her desire to learn…