Joe Pierce
Education:
Masters in Business Administration, Kennesaw State University
Advises:
Undergraduate Student Government Association | Jaguar Student Activity Center
Personal Statement:
"My favorite thing about working in SLE is watching students grow and change with
every experience."
Fun Fact: People say that I look like Woody Harralson.
Kerry McCarthy
Education:
Masters in Science in Higher Education, Georgia Southern University
Advises:
Greek Life
Personal Statement:
I am extremely excited and grateful to join the SLE team! I love being able to work with students and watch as they grow into amazing student leaders. I want to help facilitate an environment where all students can flourish. I think that the experiences students can gain from these years at Augusta can have lasting impact and help them realize their full potential.
Fun Fact:
I am from Madison, Wisconsin and I love fall! So my perfect fall day going back home would consist of going to the Farmer's Market to grab spicy cheese bread and apple cider, then watching the Wisconsin Badgers play!
LaTisha S. Joiner
Education:
Masters of Education, Columbus State University
Advises:
The CREW Programming Board
Personal Statement:
"My favorite thing about working in SLE is watching the students’ faces brighten while
enjoying events. Their joy and appreciation drives me to push even harder as a staff
member to help incorporate better event programming."
Fun Fact: I’ve lived oversees (both China and Japan) for 3 years. I love to sing, read and I enjoy watching 90’s television sitcoms.
ShaRon Dukes
Education: Doctorate of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, University of South Carolina - Columbia
Advises: Leadership Programs | Registered Student Organizations
Personal Statement:
"My favorite thing about working in SLE is being able to cultivate programs to assist students in growing leadership skills to take beyond the campus of AU."
Fun Fact: I love horror movies!
Roberto Aragon
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of South Carolina Aiken
Personal Statement:
I am very excited about joining SLE. Campus involvement played a huge factor in my undergraduate journey and made me want to pursue a career in higher education. I hope to build memorable experiences for students to also help build lifelong memories for them.
Advises: Civic Engagement & Volunteering
Fun Fact:
I had the opportunity to rebuild houses damaged by Hurricane Katrina for 3 years. Through this opportunity as an undergraduate, I was able to build a group of friends that I have maintained friendships with for over 10 years. We have traveled together, been at each other's weddings, celebrated multiple birthdays, and other important milestones.
Christina Conti
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Augusta University
Supports:
Student Organizations
Personal Statement:
"My favorite thing about working in SLE is getting to help students find a place and a home on campus through student organizations and leadership."
Fun Fact:
I will graduate in May 2021 with a Masters in Counselor Education! I am planning on becoming a licensed counselor after graduation!
Aleia ringel
Education:
Pursuing a Master's in Public Administration - Nonprofit Leadership certificate, Augusta University
Bachelor's in Spanish, Portuguese & Global Health, Society and Culture, Emory University
Supports: JSAC Operations
Personal Statement:
"I have always loved trying new things and making new friends, so my new role at the JSAC is a perfect fit! The SLE does great work with and for our students and being a part of the team has already been so fulfilling. I really enjoy connecting with students and contributing to their journeys. "
Fun Fact:
I have studied, lived and/or traveled to: Spain, Portugal, France, Gibraltar, Morocco, Costa Rica, and Malta. My goal is to visit them all!
