Amber Johnson '22 

Email Amber Johnson at amberkate.johnson@gcsu.edu

Office Cellphone (Call or Text): (478) 414-8989

Hometown: Jackson, GA

Degrees: Mass Communication B.A. and Rhetoric Minor (Georgia College & State University)

Recruitment Territories  
Georgia Counties: Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Fulton, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, Whitfield

Out of State: Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: The Local Yolkal Cafe

College Search Tip: Start your search early. It takes time to explore different colleges and see all they have to offer. Finding that one school that is the perfect fit for you can take a while. Start early so you do not make the wrong choice simply because you were pressed for time. The earlier you start, the better your chances of finding that perfect school for you!

Fun fact about me: I was a Literary State Champion for 2 consecutive years in high school.

Favorite spot on campus: The front porch of Atkinson Hall! Atkinson is a gorgeous building, and I love to sit in the rocking chairs on the front porch because you get a great view of front campus.

What do I love most about Georgia College: There are so many things I love about GCSU, but my top two favorite things are the gorgeous campus and the tight-knit community. Georgia College is a place where you will always feel welcome and at home.

Ashlee Brown

Email Ashlee Brown at ashlee.brown1@gcsu.edu

Office Phone: (478) 445-3651

Cellphone (Call or Text): (478) 234-6727

Hometown: Danville, GA

Degrees: English/Creative Writing B.A. (Georgia College & State University), English Literature M.A. (Georgia College & State University)

Recruitment Territories  

Transfer, returning, post-baccalaureate, second undergraduate, non-traditional freshman, non-traditional transfer, non-degree seeking, and transient students from all over the U.S.

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: Kai Thai

College Search Tip: When thinking about your college choice, try to think about the future and not just the present. Rather than choosing a school that focuses on just one of your current hobbies, research different activities, clubs, social engagements, and sports that you’re interested in and have yet to try, and consider that when choosing your school. College is all about exploring who you are, so pick a school that can foster you as you grow and find new interests.

Fun fact about me: In 2018 my essay was selected by the producers of SNL & they awarded me two tickets to attend their season 44 premier in the floor seats of the audience! It was the coolest trip (and my first to NYC) and it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to sit so close to the stage as the actors performed their skits. The lady that issued me the tickets told me that winning the tickets was more rare than being struck by lightning twice!

Favorite spot on campus: The library study rooms! I loved tucking myself away into one and studying or writing papers. I found that, in my own experience, the privacy of the study rooms was a perfect place to foster productivity or catch a quiet moment between classes.

What do I love most about Georgia College: I love the class sizes and the individual attention from the professors. By the time I’d finished my first semester at Georgia College, I felt that my professors all knew not only my name, but my strengths and weaknesses in their courses. My professors were able to get to know me due to the smaller class sizes that allowed for every student’s voice to be heard and that type of individualized attention is not something that every college campus can offer.

Ashley Vinson 

Email Ashley Vinson at ashley.vinson@gcsu.edu

Office Phone: (478) 445-6284

Cellphone (Call or Text): (478) 234-6777

Hometown: Gordon, GA

Degrees: Exercise Science B.S. (Georgia Southern University), Biology B.S. (University of Georgia)

Recruitment Territories  
Georgia Counties: Bulloch, Burke, Candler, Columbia, Effingham, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lincoln,
McDuffie, Morgan, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: The Velvet Elvis

College Search Tip: Pick your top priority schools and do as much research as you can to make sure it is the right fit for you! And always trust your instincts!

Fun fact about me: I was valedictorian of my high school graduating class.

Favorite spot on campus: The front lawn to go out and enjoy lunch either on my own or with some friends!

What do I love most about Georgia College: I enjoy the community feel that Georgia College brings that has allowed me and many of my previous high school classmates to now call our forever home.

Carson Beasley 

Email Carson Beasley at carson.beasley@gcsu.edu

Office Phone: (478) 445-6189

Cellphone (Call or Text): (478) 234-6332

Hometown: Woodstock, GA

Degrees: Psychology B.S., Criminal Justice Minor (Georgia College & State University)

Recruitment Territories  
Georgia Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bleckley, Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Dodge, Echols, Glynn, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Long, Lowndes, McIntosh, Montgomery, Pierce, Pulaski, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Twiggs, Ware, Wayne, Wheeler, Wilcox

Out of State: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: The Brick! The Montezuma’s Revenge sandwich is amazing.

College Search Tip: Avoid enrolling somewhere just because of the university's name or because your friends may be going there. Try to make a decision based on the school fit for your career interests and somewhere you can visualize as your second home. The college search process can be difficult, so make sure you devote plenty of time and consideration to ensure a decision that is right for you.

Fun fact about me: I rescued two cats from the humane society here in Milledgeville!

Favorite spot on campus: The Den was my favorite place on campus as a student. It's a unique spot for students to break away from any stress they may have and enjoy various games and socializing. It also helps that our dining hall is located right above it, which is my second favorite spot on campus!

What do I love most about Georgia College: The quality and accessibility of our professors. They do an excellent job of helping students with their professional development and genuinely want to see you succeed, as long as you do too! I enrolled at GCSU as a transfer student in 2020 and immediately noticed a positive difference in my relationships with faculty and classmates. I also love how well the GC Journeys Program prepares students for their future careers within their fields of study!

India Jackson

Email India Jackson at india.jackson@gcsu.edu

Office Phone: (478) 445-2523

Cellphone (Call or Text): (478) 234-6752

Hometown: Sandersville, GA

Degrees: Mass Communication B.A., Rhetoric Minor (Georgia College & State University)

Recruitment Territories  

Georgia Counties: Clayton, Henry, Newton, Rockdale, Spalding, and Georgia College Early College

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: It may sound a bit cliché, but I love LongHorn Steakhouse!

College Search Tip: Select an institution that will not only prepare you for your degree, but one that will also prepare you for real world career experiences. Select GCSU!

Fun fact about me: I love Karaoke!

Favorite spot on campus: Front campus! No matter the season or the weather, front campus is always beautiful and serene.

What do I love most about Georgia College: I love how supportive the GCSU faculty and staff are. No matter who you are, GCSU is here to help support your journey!

Javier Francisco

Email Javier Francisco at javier.francisco@gcsu.edu

Office Phone: (478) 445-1283

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Degrees: Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. (University of California, Berkeley)

Recruitment Territories  
Out of State: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: Amici's

College Search Tip: It's okay to be undeclared. Be flexible with your academic interests. Don't limit yourself to one particular major when you begin the college search process. 

Fun fact about me: I have maintained a sourdough starter for about five years. Its name is Chuy. I bake sourdough bread on a weekly schedule. 

Favorite spot on campus: Mayfair Hall is the place you will visit on your first campus tour. It has the best spot to observe our active campus. 

What do I love most about Georgia College: GCSU has a firm commitment to providing transformative experiences to all our students. We are in the business of changing people's lives. 

Jillian Bolak '16

Email Jillian Bolak at jillian.bolak@gcsu.edu

Hometown: Peoria, IL

Degrees: Marketing BBA, Economics Minor (Georgia College & State University)

Recruitment Territories  

Georgia Counties: Forsyth, North Fulton

Out of State: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: The Velvet Elvis! I love the fried pickles and the buffalo chicken sandwich!

College Search Tip: Visit all your top choices!  It is so important to take a campus tour before you choose to attend.  Georgia College is beautiful and you feel like you're on a college movie set just being here.  When you step foot on campus, you'll know that GCSU is where you belong.

Fun fact about me: I have pictures with Rich Homie Quan and Lil Dicky from when they performed in the Centennial Center at Georgia College!

Favorite spot on campus: The quad in between Foundation and Parkhurst Halls is such a fun activity area. The space has been used for concerts, spike ball, studying, and I even remember a carnival taking over the space in the past! University Housing brought in rides and games with Community Advisors serving caramel apples and cotton candy - the best part is it was all free!

What do I love most about Georgia College: I love the close-knit community and how friendly all of the people are. Walking around the beautiful campus, you're always exchanging waves and smiles with familiar faces. The faculty members genuinely want to see students succeed and the students are happy to help each other. There's so much positive energy and meaningful philanthropy that comes from Georgia College.

Keely Dixon '20

Email Keely Dixon at keely.dixon@gcsu.edu

Office Cellphone (Call or Text):(478) 387-5501

Hometown: Oglethorpe, GA

Degrees: Biology B.S. and Liberal Studies B.A. (Georgia College & State University)

Recruitment Territories  
Georgia Counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Dawson, Dekalb, Elbert, Fannin, Franklin, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walton, White

Out of State: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: Stacked Sandwiches

College Search Tip: Tour the colleges you’re considering to get a feel for the community. It’s important to make sure you can see yourself thriving at the college you choose.

Fun fact about me: I met and took a picture with Taylor Swift at a concert before she became super famous! 😊

Favorite spot on campus: I love hanging out at Einstein Bagels! It’s the perfect place to grab a snack and get schoolwork done or just to spend time with friends.

What do I love most about Georgia College: I love how friendly everyone is on campus. Each time you walk through campus, you’re sure to see at least one person you know, which makes the college feel like home.

Morgan Burke 

Email Morgan Burke at morgan.burke@gcsu.edu

Office Phone: (478) 445-1189

Cellphone (Call or Text): (478) 234-6660

Hometown: Milledgeville, GA

Degrees: General Studies A.A. (Georgia Military College), Psychology B.S. (Georgia College & State University)

Recruitment Territories  
Georgia Counties: Baker, Bibb, Brooks, Butts, Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Crawford, Crisp, Decatur, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Harris, 
Heard, Houston, Lamar, Lee, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Miller, Mitchell, Monroe, Muscogee, Peach, Pike, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Seminole, Stewart, 
Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Troup, Turner, Upson, Webster, Worth

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: Shima is my fav! Love their tuna roll combo.

College Search Tip: Find a place that fits you. A name, family relation, or fame from who attended will not help you succeed if you are not in an environment where you thrive. Choose a place with programs and opportunities that not only advance your professional skills, but your personal ones as well! Also, be sure that it has a great support system embedded in its values.

Fun fact about me: I grew up on the GCSU campus and can tell you just about anything you need to know, which helped me graduate with my B.S. from GCSU at the age of 19! On another note, I can do some pretty sick 360 degree spins on a knee board riding down Lake Sinclair.

Favorite spot on campus: I would have to say the secret courtyard in the middle of Arts and Sciences! It’s a great place to study or hang out and is typically pretty quiet, other than the water fountain noises.

What do I love most about Georgia College: I love how interpersonal the staff is. Throughout growing up on campus and attending the University, I was greeted with open arms by anyone I met, even if they did not know me or were not part of my major’s department. The professors truly care about your success, which comes with some tough love, but they are always there when you need a hug or a high five.

Rachel Belcher

Email Rachel Belcher at rachel.belcher@gcsu.edu

Office Phone: (478) 445-5995

Cellphone (Call or Text): (478) 234-5283

Hometown: Evans, GA

Degrees: Biology B.A. and Studio Art Minor (Georgia Southern University)

Recruitment Territories  

Georgia Counties: Baldwin, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Putnam, Washington, Wilkinson, and Dual Enrollment

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: Bollywood Tacos!

College Search Tip: Do your research. Determine which schools have the majors/programs/career paths you are interested in and create a pros and cons list for each. Look into what items a campus needs to have for YOU to be successful. Talk with Alumni and/or people in the fields you are interested in to have something to refer to or learn from. And don’t forget about talking with your Admission Counselors! 😊

Fun fact about me: I LOVE insects. I took an Entomology class in college and it created an entirely new appreciation for them.

Favorite spot on campus: John Kurtz Field! It’s a great place to “catch” a game and hangout with a pet.

What do I love most about Georgia College: The holistic review process and the liberal arts education. Providing the opportunity for the diversification of a student’s education/college experience in order for them to be more marketable and successful not only in the workplace but as a global citizen.

Rachel Horn 

Email Rachel Horn at rachel.horn@gcsu.edu

Office Phone: (478) 234-6727

Hometown: Dallas, GA

Degrees: Public Relations B.S. (Georgia Southern University)

Recruitment Territories  
Out of State: Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

Favorite restaurant in Milledgeville: Bollywood Tacos

College Search Tip: Stay organized! Have a binder set up with tabs for each school you’re interested in. Put a “quick facts” sheet at the front of each tab with things like school size, distance from home, average class size, important deadlines, and helpful website links (application, financial aid, list of majors offered, admissions office contacts), what you love most about the school, and even what you don’t like about the school. Every time you get something important from a school, put it in the binder. It will help throughout the application process as well as your decision process. No matter where you end up, not only will it be fun to have that to look back on, but it’ll keep it from becoming overwhelming.

Fun fact about me: I’m no pro, but I know how to surf!

Favorite spot on campus: Einstein’s Bagels

What do I love most about Georgia College: It’s truly a community here. The students, the faculty, the staff, the people of Milledgeville – people care about one another and about the well-being of the city and campus. There’s a special kind of pride in our town and our college.