Category: Team

  • Sarah Jones

    Sarah Jones

    Academic Coordinatorsej90232@uga.edu Sarah is the NMI’s Academic Coordinator, advising students through the New Media Certificate, Emerging Media Masters, and Double Dawgs programs. She also shares her enthusiasm for ideas and tech by serving as the Teaching Assistant for NMIX 2010: Intro to New Media and NMIX 4210: New Media Industries. Sarah earned a Bachelors in…

  • Emily Taylor

    Emily Taylor

    Event and Training Coordinator, TEDxUGA Curatoremily.taylor5@uga.edu Emily Taylor serves as the Event and Training Coordinator and TEDx Curator for the University of Georgia’s New Media Institute (NMI), where she brings together 15 years of experience in theatre education, professional production, and event management to create meaningful experiences that connect people, ideas, and communities. She holds…

  • Peyton Owens

    Peyton Owens

    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…

  • Lilian Fitch

    Lilian Fitch

    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…

  • Jake Troyer

    Jake Troyer

    Instructortroyer46@uga.edu 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 was…

  • Anthony Drag

    Anthony Drag

    Instructoradrag@uga.edu 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 develop…

  • Claire Stanley

    Claire Stanley

    Client Coordinator + Instructorclaire.stanley@uga.edu 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.…

  • Lauren Baggett

    Lauren Baggett

    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…

  • Reagan Brode

    Reagan Brode

    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 an M.A. in Emerging Media and recently completed their Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment and…

  • Isabella Martinez

    Isabella Martinez

    Events Coordinatorisabella.martinez@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…