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We are pleased to announce that Alex Howard is joining the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS) Marketing and Communications team as a Communications Officer I, effective 7/21/25.

Alex will report to Rachael Greene, director of communications, and support strategies for internal and external communications including developing website and social media content, featured news stories, and other communications initiatives designed to amplify the mission and goals of OUESS and Georgia Tech. 

Alex joins OUESS with more than six years of experience in content strategy, video production, and cross-platform communications. Most recently, she served as Content Specialist at a full-service digital marketing agency, where she led visual storytelling efforts, managed social media campaigns, and developed multimedia content that brought brand narratives to life.

Alex is excited about this opportunity because it combines her passion for storytelling and collaborative, purpose-driven work with the chance to grow within a higher education environment. As a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she knows firsthand the lasting impact of a meaningful undergraduate experience. She looks forward to supporting OUESS by helping to strengthen the connection between Georgia Tech and the students it serves.

Alex holds a BA in English from UNC Chapel Hill. Outside of the office, she channels her creativity into baking and is always on the hunt for her next favorite recipe.

Please join us in congratulating Alex and welcoming her to Georgia Tech.

We are pleased to announce that Jacob Bratcher has joined the Career Center as a Career Education Program Manager for Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. In this role, he will provide tailored services for Ivan Allen students through programming, classroom presentations, and individual advising. He will collaborate closely with faculty, academic advisors, and other partners to scale and integrate career development into the student experience.

Jacob Bratcher (he/him) is a first-generation college graduate (thrice) and Pell graduate with nearly a decade of experience in higher education spanning public flagships to small private liberal arts institutions, community colleges to multiple R1 universities including admissions and orientation, teaching and adjunct faculty roles, academic advising, and particularly in career services. He is a tenth-generation native Tennessean and proud Georgia transplant since 2018.  

Jacob comes to Georgia Tech from the University of Georgia’s Career Center in Athens, where for the past two years he served as Career Consultant for the College of Business, including both undergrad and graduate programs. Previously, he served as Lead Academic Advisor for three years at the University of South Carolina with the business-track Organizational Leadership and interdisciplinary Liberal Studies programs, as well as adjunct professor in American History. He holds a Masters in History from UGA and has multiple peer-reviewed solo articles either already published or currently under peer review. In this new position, Jacob is especially excited to integrate his entire body of experience from both career services and the liberal arts to serve the next generation of scholars and researchers from Ivan Allen College.

Jacob is also a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE), the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and Atlanta Pride. He is excited to positively contribute to the Georgia Tech student body, the entire university community, and the city both professionally and personally.

Please join us in welcoming Jacob to the Career Center and OUESS!

We are pleased to announce that Robert Hampson has been promoted to Director of Business Operations in the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS).

Robert has been an invaluable member of OUESS since he joined as the Assistant Director of Business Operations in 2024. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in building and enhancing our infrastructure and operational systems. His leadership has created a positive and supportive environment in HR, administration, finance, and staff engagement, ensuring that our students and staff consistently receive excellent support.

In his role as Assistant Director, Robert has provided the strategic vision needed to expand and implement robust centralized administrative and operational functions. He has developed a productive and positive administrative and operations team, elevated OUESS operational communication standards, and reimagined onboarding processes for new staff and faculty. His contributions have been pivotal in creating a more efficient and cohesive work environment.

As the new Director of Business Operations, Robert will continue to lead strategic initiatives that support the success of OUESS employees and units. He will collaborate closely with finance partners to provide transparent and timely budget support and will drive efforts to ensure timely talent acquisition that aligns with unit-level goals. With his extensive knowledge of Georgia Tech and USG systems and policies, and solid expertise in administration, business operations, and finance, Robert is well-equipped to develop and execute initiatives that will help achieve OUESS strategic objectives.

Robert’s journey at Georgia Tech began in 2017, and since then, he has held several key positions, including Assistant Director of Financial Operations, Administrative Manager II, and Student Support Coordinator II. Before joining Georgia Tech, Robert gained valuable experience in banking as a financial analyst and relationship manager, and in higher education admissions as an executive admissions officer, director of admissions and enrollment, and associate director of admissions.

His dedication to the Institute is evident through his service on the Staff Council (2023-2025), his involvement with the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, his membership in the Event Coordinator Network (2018-2025), and his role as Co-Director of the IAC Student Ambassador Program (2017-2019). Robert has also contributed to numerous strategic planning committees and has chaired countless search committees.

Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Everest University. His achievements have been recognized through various awards, including Culture Champion (2021, 2024), Spirit of Georgia Tech Award (2022), Faces of Inclusive Excellence (2020), Buzz Award (2019), and Level Up Series I & II (2019).

Please join us in congratulating Robert, we look forward to his continued leadership and the positive impact he will undoubtedly have on OUESS and the broader Georgia Tech community.

On Tuesday, July 1^st, Ignite held its first Experiential Speed Networking event at the Cypress Theater. As a tie-in to GT 1000’s Experiential Week, over 90 Ignite students connected with Academic Success and Advising (ASA), the Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning (E2L), and the Office of International Education (OIE) about resources and opportunities that will enhance their academic journeys at Georgia Tech. 

Speakers rotated through eight tables where they had eight minutes to pitch their programs to students. Students took notes and asked questions about exploratory advisement, undergraduate research opportunities, study abroad, community-based learning, co-ops and internships, tutoring and academic support, and student innovation and entrepreneurship. 

The event left students with a strong understanding of experiential programs offered by the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS) and the Office of International Education (OIE) and how they can get involved. For more information on all programs, visit the OUESS website and the OIE website.

The Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning (E2L) and the Career Center proudly congratulate Said Gomez on being selected as the recipient of the prestigious Jack Mangham Experiential Learning Award.

Presented annually by the Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers (GACE), this award honors students across the state who exemplify the core values of experiential learning: strong work ethic, academic excellence, and good citizenship. Nominees are put forward by career services professionals and employers statewide. As this year’s awardee, Said was recognized throughout Georgia and received a monetary gift in honor of his achievement.

Said graduated in May 2025 with a degree in Business Administration. He was a founding member of the Co-op and Internship Student Ambassador Program and later served as the lead ambassador. In this role, he mentored peers, facilitated career development workshops, and collaborated with campus partners to expand opportunities for students. His strong communication skills, supportive leadership, and dedication to student success have had a lasting impact on both his peers and the program.

In his nomination essay, Said reflected on how his involvement as a Student Ambassador influenced his internship at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Summer 2024:

“The impact of my work with the Co-op and Internship Student Ambassador team became even more evident during my Summer 2024 internship as a Partner Sales Intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS). My experience at AWS reinforced the core principles I learned at the Career Center – empowering others to achieve their goals and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. At AWS, I advanced five stalled partner opportunities, generating $1.14 million in potential revenue, and identified over 1,000 prospects, securing 13 meetings from dormant accounts. This experience, combined with my work at the Career Center, solidified my decision to return to AWS full-time as an Associate Account Executive after graduation. It also reinforced my belief that even as a student or intern, I can make a real difference.”

The Office of Experiential and Engaged Learning and the Career Center are incredibly proud of Said and all he has accomplished. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement!