The University of West Georgia’s National Alumni Association is pleased to announce 10 alumni will join its Board of Directors, and three will continue their service for a subsequent term. These UWG graduates will serve a three-year term from July 2022 through June 2025.

The new and continuing members bring the board to more than 40 members, representing classes from 1944 to 2020, with members spanning each decade.

“We are thrilled to welcome these fellow alumni who represent various generations, industries and talents to the board of directors,” said Allyson Bretch ’14, UWG’s executive director of alumni and constituent engagement. “I am excited about the association’s work as we partner with each of our board members to create meaningful and engaging experiences for our 73,000-member association and enhance current students’ experiences.”

New members include Amy Anderson ’91, Heather Collings ’09 ’10, Katie Curtis ’17, Drew Hopson ’17, Jessica Howe ’19 ’20, Jasmine Jones ’13, Nick Kuglar ’08 ’09, Bradford Mattox ’12, Zachary Rogers ’99 ’07 and Mandela Wise ’10. Continuing members are Ashlyn Arp ’15, Ashley Bush ’11 and Michael McDowell ’14 ’17. These board members were unanimously approved at the association’s annual meeting during Alumni Weekend earlier this year and began their three-year terms July 1, 2022.  

Led by current Board Chair Brad Mock ’12 ’15, UWG’s National Alumni Association aims to foster relationships between a network of more than 73,000 alumni worldwide and the university through local, national, and international events and programming. The association operates in support of UWG’s mission while creating opportunities for meaningful engagement and to increase awareness, pride, participation, and philanthropic commitment to UWG.

New Board Members