Evidence of Things Unseen

The Compassionate CEO

Jimmy Childre, Jr. is president and CEO of Childre Ford, Inc. and is a fellow in social innovation at the University of Cambridge. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Georgia Southern University and graduate degrees from Duke University and Cambridge with additional graduate study at Harvard Business School, Oxford, and HEC Paris.

The Rooted Traveler

Richa Moses is a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate at Georgia College, studying Management Information Systems. She will begin graduate study at Georgia College in January 2025. She currently works in the IT division at Thiele Kaolin Company in Sandersville.

The Conflict Contrarian

Libby Cole is owner and coach of Expand Coaching and Consulting, LLC. She holds a Master of Education degree in counselor education from The Citadel and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and rhetoric from Georgia College.

The Teaching Magician

Rob Sumowski is associate professor of special education at Georgia College and is co-director of GC THRIVE, an inclusive post-secondary education program. Sumowski holds a doctorate in education from the University of Georgia, master's and specialist degrees from Georgia College, and bachelor's degrees in psychology and music from Mercer University.

The Playful Professional

Ashley Copeland serves as director of community engagement & service at Georgia College, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a master's degree in educational leadership from the University of Minnesota, Mankato and a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Georgia College.

The Reflective Connector

Isaiah Burks serves as residence life coordinator at Oxford College of Emory University. He is a graduate of Georgia College, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.

The Connected Commentator

Samantha Paton is a Bachelor of Arts candidate at Georgia College, studying political science and criminal justice. She has an interest in public policy and national security policy-making. She will graduate in May 2026.

The Enchanting Educator

Cynthia Alby is professor of teacher education at Georgia College. She serves as lead instructor for the Governor's Teaching Fellows Program at the University of Georgia and is author of Learning that Matters: A Field Guide to Course Design for Transformative Education.

The Microscopic Visionary

Kristine White is associate professor of biology at Georgia College, where she teaches courses on ecology and biodiversity of marine amphipod crustaceans. She holds a Ph.D. in coastal sciences from the University of Southern Mississippi.