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Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in English. He worked in the Access Services department at the UGA Main Library and then in Records Management under University Archives before becoming an Academic Advisor in 2021. Mr. Smith advises students in the Geography department as well as students at the Lamar Dodd School of Art with Areas of Emphasis in Interior Design, Printmaking and Book Arts, and Photography. He holds…


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Emily Morrison

Emily Morrison graduated from UGA with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History in 2018, followed by a Masters of Art History from the University of Utah in 2020. She advises primarily lower-division Biology and Psychology majors. In her spare time, Emily enjoys watching movies, eating out, and spending time with friends and family.


Frances Hughes

Dr. Frances Hughes was previously an advisor in Franklin College from 2011-2016, before leaving to manage a small nonprofit organization. She previously advised Intended Terry students. She returned to Franklin in 2021 as an advisor in the Department of Psychology. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Idaho; a master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University; and a Ph.D. from Idaho State in Counselor…


Yadira Castillo

Yadira is an undergraduate advisor for the Biology and Microbiology departments at UGA. Originally from Marietta, GA, she is a Franklin College/Mary Frances Early College of Education alum, and holds both an AB in Spanish and a BSED in World Language Education. She also holds a Master of Arts in Spanish with a concentration Hispanic Studies. Prior to joining the advising world at UGA in June of 2019, Yadira also served as a TA for undergraduate…


Seth Peters

Seth Peters graduated from Young Harris College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 2012, followed by a Master of Music from UGA in 2015. He has been working in student services since 2013, spending several years as a writing tutor for the Athletic Association before becoming an advisor. After stints in Biology, Microbiology, and Music, Seth currently serves as an academic advisor for Computer Science while espousing the values of a liberal arts…


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Samantha Pattillo

Originally from Auburn, Georgia, Samantha received her BS in Psychology from Georgia Gwinnett College before coming to UGA for graduate school. She holds an MEd in Professional Counseling from the Mary Frances Early College of Education, and has held various advising positions on campus since the summer of 2014. She is also a former recipient of the university’s Outstanding Professional Advisor Award for the 2017-2018 academic year. Samantha…


Alison Piazza

Alison Piazza joined the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences as an upper-division advisor in 2018 and became a graduation advisor in 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an area of emphasis in drawing from the University of Georgia in 2013. Alison certifies degrees for majors in Dance, Music, and Psychology. She is also an upper-division advisor for art majors studying Art Education, Graphic Design, and Scientific…
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