Jennifer Bellamy

Jennifer is a 4th year senior form Lilburn, GA. She graduated from Parkview High School in 2004 and is majoring in Broadcast News with a minor in Spanish. Jennifer is a C.L.A.S.S. Advocate for Russell Hall, where she has lived for her entire time at UGA. In addition to Grady Ambassadors Ms. Bellamy is involved with the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and the Abeneefoo Kuo Honor Society (ABK). She is also the President of the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jennifer hopes to become a reporter after graduating from the University of Georgia, in May 2008.

Abby Blaylock

Abby Blaylock is a senior Honors student studying public relations and marketing. She was born and raised in Marietta, Ga. and attended Lassiter High School. Currently, Abby is the marketing/public relations intern for Sliced Bread Co., an integrated marketing communications firm here in Athens. This past summer Abby served as the 2007 intern for Coca-Cola North America’s Public Affairs and Communications department, where she focused on brand communications. Last year Abby served as the president of UGA’s PRSSA chapter and will continue to be actively involved. For the past two years she has been the community walk coordinator for the Athens Multiple Sclerosis Walk, and last year Abby became involved with the Brain Train initiative, the proposed commuter rail line from Athens to Atlanta that would connect nine of our state’s colleges and universities. In an effort to build awareness on our campus about the initiative, they created the Bulldogs for the Brain Train student organization, which will continue to generate buzz during this school year. Let Abby know if you are interested in learning more about the Brain Train!

Baron Brown

Baron Brown is a senior at the University of Georgia, pursuing dual degrees in Advertising and Speech Communication, with a minor in French Language & Literature. He is quite active in his community, having served as a member of University Union, National Association of Black Journalists, and Residence Hall Association. He looks forward to the school year, as he has just been accepted to the Microsoft Student Partner program, where he hopes to practice marketing on a part-time basis.

No stranger to hard work, Baron has had experience in a variety of jobs, such as: lifeguard, restaurant host, resident assistant, and camp counselor, to name a few. His hobbies include fictional literature, listening to R&B, pop, and jazz music, and photography. This past summer he embarked on his first international voyage, during which he spent time in France, Spain, and Scotland. In the future, Baron hopes to visit Latin America, Australia, and Africa, as well as work for a publication or an advertising agency. As a native of the metro Atlanta area, having grown up in College Park and Fayetteville, Baron is happy to spend time in the Classic City. “I believe that communities’ strongest assets are their people, and I have been fortunate to be welcomed by some of the kindest hearts around.”

Matthew Burgoyne

Matthew Burgoyne is a fourth year from Dublin, GA majoring in Magazines and minoring in Theatre. He came to the University of Georgia with 20 careers in mind, but Grady College helped him find his way to one of the best majors offered here on campus! Aside from being a Grady Ambassador, Matt is a Learning Community Peer Advisor for incoming freshman, a volunteer in the Athens community, and a reality tv fan (don’t judge!) Grady College is amazing on its own accord, but he hopes to make it even better as an ambassador.

Sydney Carroll

Sydney Carroll is a senior Public Relations and Psychology major from Marietta, Georgia. She is a member of the UGA honors program, Public Relations Student Society of America, and Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Sydney serves on PRSSA executive board as the Internal PR Director/PRecedent Editor. She completed an internship with Edelman public relations in 2005 and attended the Grady @ Oxford study abroad program in Summer 2007.

Tyler English

Starting his college career as an aviation management/ professional flight training major at Auburn University, Tyler English has since transferred to UGA and has returned to his roots in advertising. Having two parents both involved in layout, design and commercialized photography has inspired Tyler to major in advertising here at the Grady College of Mass Communication. He has obtained three years of relevant industry training through various internships and jobs with Harry Norman, Realtors; in Buckhead, Clear Channel Communications; in Honolulu, and The Red and Black, here in Athens.

Mr. English is looking to work for Discovery Communications Incorporated and would like to eventually move to the beach and be a SCUBA/seaplane charter for hire. Currently he is looking to give back to his school and major by providing service as a Grady Ambassador. In his free time, Tyler enjoys mountain biking, water sports and just being outside with friends and family.

Rachel Garrett

Rachel is a senior Broadcast News major from Newnan, Georgia. She is an officer in DiGamma Kappa and is very excited to be an ambassador.
She has enjoyed her time at Grady and loves to take any opportunity to tell about her wonderful experience at the school.

Ashley Gill

Ashley Gill was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. After attending a small private school for 13 years, she decided to branch out a bit and come to Georgia. This was probably one of the best decisions she has ever made. Ashley spent the last three years majoring in Advertising and earning a minor in English. Next year, she plans to graduate on time and then get a job in either Savannah or Atlanta. At some point down the road, Ashley would love to move to New York and experience the Advertising world up there.

Katie Greene

Katie Greene is a fifth year senior from Lawrenceville, Georgia. She is a Public Relations major with a Spanish minor. Katie is also pursuing the New Media Certificate from the University of Georgia’s New Media Institute. Aside from the Grady Ambassadors, she has been a member of the Redcoat Marching Band for the last four years where she played the piccolo and served as rank leader. Katie is also a member of the professional women’s music fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota where she is currently serving as Social Chair. Other organizations Katie has been a part of are PRSSA, Wishmakers on Campus, the Red & Black and UGAzine. Her first internship was working as the Public Relations Intern for Gwinnett County Government’s Health and Human Services Division. Katie has also held intern positions with Calysto Communications and Melissa Libby & Associates in Atlanta. Currently she is the Public Relations Intern for Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services. Katie loves UGA and the Grady College and is looking forward to her final year. Go Dawgs!

Heather Hendrick

Heather Hendrick is a senior majoring in Advertising and Sociology. She is originally from Athens, Georgia. Heather has recently interned in New York City.

Marie Keefe

Marie Keefe, a native of Albany Georgia, is a senior Broadcast News major. Marie also earned an Associate of Arts in Theatre from Darton College. After graduation in May, Marie hopes to have a career as a fashion and entertainment news reporter.

Marie is involved in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, News Source 15 and is a member of DiGamma Kappa and the Student Merchandising Association.

Marie is excited about serving as a Grady Ambassador. She is helping coordinated community service activities for Grady Ambassadors and students. If you have any ideas Marie would love to hear them. She can be contacted at mariek@uga.edu.

Katie Kelly

Katie Kelly is a senior from Jacksonville, Florida double majoring in Advertising and Spanish. Besides being a Grady Ambassador, she is a member of the university's Honors Program, the Georgia Recruitment Team, Kappa Delta Sorority, and Ad Club. Katie also volunteers at local elementary and high schools tutoring in Spanish and translating for Spanish speaking parents and students. Katie loves to travel and studied in Spain at the University of Valencia in 2006. Before graduating in December of 2008, Katie hopes to obtain an internship in either New York City or Chicago in the media sector of the advertising business. Katie is excited about being a Grady Ambassador and getting the group more involved in philanthropic activities through co-chairing the community outreach committee.

Erin Loudy

Erin was born on June 14, 1985. She is originally from Alpharetta, GA. Erin is a Senior majoring in Publication Management.

She interned Fall 2006/Spring 2007 at Hill Street Press. Currently, Erin is an intern at UGA PRESS in the marketing department (Summer and Fall 2007). Her favorite animals are cats, followed closely by penguins.

Jessica MacLean

Jessica MacLean is a senior majoring in public relations and Spanish. She has interned with The Georgia Transplant Foundation in Atlanta and currently interns with Jackson Spalding, a public relations firm in Athens. Jessica has studied abroad in China as well as Spain. In her free time, she enjoys seeing movies, spending time with friends and playing with her two dogs. When she graduates, Jessica plans to pursue a career in public relations working for an agency.

Emily Samuels

Emily Samuels is a senior majoring in Magazines. Originally from New York City, her parents tragically relocated to Atlanta when she was 7. Itching to get back to her true home, Manhattan, she hopes to pursue a career in Fashion Magazines, becoming a writer and editor. Emily loves Grady and is thrilled to be a part of such a fantastic team. Emily is currently the president of her sorority, Sigma Delta Tau, and is involved with the Red and Black and hold the external director position on Dance Marathon Exec (for those looking to get involved, we’d love to have you!) She loves loud shoes, sweaters in the summer, long hair, being tan, studying and being a closet nerd, MIKA’s new album, her blackberry pearl and UGA. Emily hates the extreme heat that makes her endlessly uncomfortable, traffic on Lumpkin, not being 21, missing her best friends at other schools and having to wait for a machine at the gym (which is why she just joined OMNI). Emily is so excited to be here and can’t wait to get to know everyone!

Brooke Stevens

Georgia born and Georgia bred, nothing gives her more pride than the university. More specifically, she is proud to represent the Grady College as an ambassador. Brooke Stevens is currently an Advertising Major senior with plans to graduate in December of 2008. She is also majoring in Marketing with a minor in Spanish. Her parents live in Peachtree City, Georgia, and she has an older brother who runs his own business out of Atlanta. Her older sister just returned to graduate school and lives here with her in Athens, and their two dogs: Tobyn and Meika. Her dog, Meika, is a Siberian Husky, and yes, she can live comfortably in the South. Brooke also has two different colored eyes, which is kind of cool, but freaks her out sometimes too.

Brooke is an outgoing student involved in a variety of organizations across campus. When she is not in school or participating in extra-curricular activities, you will find her spending time with friends and family. Brooke loves going to concerts and listening to any kind of live music. Of course she loves to go shopping, and really enjoys trying out new restaurants and trying to cook on her own as well. Brooke will also do anything that keeps her active or being outdoors, from laying out by the pool to camping and fishing. Along with 99% of the campus community, she loves football season, tailgating, and supporting the Dawgs. Brooke also tries to catch Falcons and Braves games whenever she can.

Brooke has a strong passion for her areas of study and cannot wait to get into the real world and put her education into practice. Don’t get her wrong, she loves the college life, but is anxious to start her career and begin climbing the long ladder of success. Her future plans also involve coming back to school for a Master’s degree, area of study to be determined. Cursed with entrepreneurial blood in my family, Brooke has a secret desire to own her own company one day in the marketing and advertising arenas as well. As for now, she is looking forward to enjoying her final classes and football games and preparing for what the future holds.

Victoria Trent

Victoria Trent is a senior, public relations major in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. She is actively involved with the International Association of Business Communicators, serving as president, and the Public Relations Student Society of America, serving on the executive board. Victoria is currently the director of public relations for The Omni Club-Athens. Her writing has been published in Atlanta Business Magazine, the PRecedent and featured on the National American Red Cross Web site. She has internship experience in advertising sales, marketing and agency public relations. Through being a Grady Ambassador, Victoria will devote her time to developing student activities among the entire Grady College student population.

Karen Andrews

Karen Andrews (ABJ’03) is Grady’s special events/marketing coordinator and Grady Ambassador adviser.

A native of Savannah, she comes to Grady from the town of Kiawah Island, S.C. where she served as communications specialist.

Andrews has also worked for American Port Services in Savannah, the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, and the Savannah Visitors Center.