Alumni Blake Bruce (BBA '03), Jason Greenblatt ( BBA '17), Connor Boston (BBA '16), and Kevin Lynch (BBA '16) shared advice at the Careers in Investment Banking workshop on November 13.

The Terry College was pleased to present the 15th annual Professional Women's Conference on Friday, November 7, to alumnae and friends. We are grateful for the time, talents, and expertise shared throughout the day and enjoyed having so many inspirational and talented women in one room. We hope you enjoyed the program as much as we enjoyed bringing everyone together. 

In addition to our gracious hosts at Coca-Cola, this event would not have been possible without the generous support of corporate sponsors. The Terry College would like to extend a big "Thank You" to all of the Professional Women’s Conference sponsors. 

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A Georgia Girl Who Made the World Her Classroom

Nancy Furr (BBA ’93), CFO at Starr Restaurants

Chasing a Culinary Dream with a Terry Mindset

Culinary director of Atlanta’s Little Rey,

Matt Needle (BBA ’15)

A Single Vision That Sparked a Burger Movement

Baddie’s Burger House founded by Joe Nedza (BBA ’16)

Crafting Concepts & Community One Taco at a Time

The Taco Stache and The Sauce founded by

Pranav Patel (BBA ’08)

Jake Hacker (BBA '21)

India Katorra (BBA '04)

Daniel Maxwell (BBA '24)

Daniel Rhodes (BBA '11)

Congratulations to the winners of the Fall Ten for Terry football ticket giveaway! Thanks to the generosity of our alumni donors, Ten for Terry helps support the college’s most pressing needs and makes moments like this possible for our community. Learn more or get involved here. Giveaway winners not pictured: Iyke Iwotor (BBA '21) and Niraj Sharma (BBA '96).

On November 12, the Terry College hosted Allison Ausband (ABJ ’83), Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer for Delta Air Lines, as the featured speaker in the Mason Public Leadership Lecture.  Ausband leads global talent management, total rewards, and HR service delivery for Delta’s 100,000-plus workforce. Her leadership journey began as a flight attendant in 1985 after graduating from UGA. She shared that great leadership starts with valuing people first, noting that culture becomes a competitive advantage when employees feel seen and supported. Ausband also emphasized that career paths aren’t always linear — encouraging students to stay curious, embrace new challenges, and lead with empathy. The Mason Public Leadership Lecture is part of the Institute for Leadership Advancement Leadership Speaker Series, featuring leaders who have made significant contributions to their communities or served in public roles. It is supported by a generous donation from Terry alumnus Keith Mason (BBA ’82, JD ’85) (pictured above).

Mary Richardson McDaniel (BBA '04) is a Vice President in Investment Management at Goldman Sachs, where she leads a team advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions on growing and preserving wealth.

A proud Terry College graduate, McDaniel earned her BBA in Finance and completed the Leonard Leadership Scholars Program through UGA’s Institute for Leadership Advancement.

Beyond her professional achievements, McDaniel is a deeply engaged alumna who has consistently given back to the Terry community. She has hosted Terry Talks and ILA reunion events, served as a panelist for the Terry Edge Network, formerly known as the Terry Women’s Initiative, and been a tireless advocate for student success and alumni engagement. Beyond Terry, she chaired the Women of UGA Steering Committee, strengthening alumni connections across the Bulldog network.

As an emeritus member of the Terry College Alumni Board and former member of the Young Alumni Board, McDaniel continues to lead by example through her support of the Terry Edge Scholarship program and her involvement in the Ten for Terry campaign. Her leadership during the Leonard Scholars Forever Campaign and her ongoing mentorship of students underscore her unwavering commitment to supporting and empowering the next generation of leaders.

The November Alumni of the Day were Jacob Knight, Lindsay Schwartz, and Jason Fenn. Knight graduated in 2013 with a BBA in Marketing and a Music Business Certificate and is a talent manager and co-founder of What's Good Projects. Schwartz graduated in 2011 with a BBA in Marketing and is the principal and founder of Lindsay Schwartz Consulting and Creative. Fenn graduated in 2025 with a BBA in Economics and is a Human Spaceflight Emergency Rescue and Recovery Training Specialist at Anchor Innovation Inc.

Each week, we feature an Alum of the Day, where alumni share their career, company, activities they enjoy in their downtime, favorite Georgia memories, and how they choose to give back to their community. The goal of the Alum of the Day series is to show current Terry students the types of career opportunities that exist and give them great contacts in their industry. 

Be sure to check out @terryalumni on Facebook and Instagram each Wednesday to see our next featured alum! Head to the Alum of the Day page for more information and to fill out the form. 

The Mary Virginia Terry Student Support Fund was established in 2013 to honor the inspirational leadership of educational and cultural philanthropist Mary Virginia Terry. The fund annually supports financial awards for undergraduate business majors that are presented at the Terry College Professional Women’s Conference. The awards may be utilized for domestic or international travel (including study abroad programs), books, conference fees, tuition, professional development, and career advancement. Congratulations to this year's recipients (left to right): Anna Rachwalski (BBA '25), Aashna Raj (BBA '26), DeAnna Cunningham (BBA '25) and Eniola Badejo (BBA '26) (not pictured).

Introducing the 2026 MBA Lunch & Learn series speaker lineup! 

Grow your network with fellow MBA alumni and stay ahead of industry trends at the Terry College's MBA Alumni Lunch & Learn Series. Join speaker Michael Lonergan (BBA '01), Founder and Managing Partner at Georgia Oak Partners, for the first MBA Lunch & Learn of 2026 on January 15, 2026. Lonergan partners with Georgia Oak’s portfolio companies to drive revenue growth and evaluate new investment opportunities. His Georgia roots have shaped the firm’s mission and its commitment to fostering economic growth and sustainability throughout the state and the broader Southeast. Lonergan earned a BBA, cum laude, in Finance and Management from the Terry College. In 2018, he was named a 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and received the Emerging Leaders Award from The M&A Advisor.

Terry Third Thursday is a breakfast speaker series for the Atlanta business community featuring influential speakers and special guests from the University of Georgia who bring local and global perspectives on business and innovation. Meet our early 2026 lineup: John Hearn, COO, IMA Financial Group (BBA '94); Neil Pruitt, CEO, Pruitt Healthcare, Inc.; Lisa Laube, President (Retired), Floor & Decor (BBA '85); Aaron Murray, ESPN College Football Analyst (BS '12). 

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of growth, innovation, and community at Terry College. Your support has helped students achieve their dreams, faculty advance groundbreaking research, and alumni continue making an impact around the world. Now, as we look toward 2026, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of business education. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference—empowering students, fueling programs, and ensuring Terry College remains a place where talent, ambition, and opportunity thrive. Make your year-end gift today and leave a lasting impact on the next generation of business leaders.

Are you interested in mentoring a current student? Are you looking for a new job? Do you want to connect with classmates and share advice? TerryConnect is the hub for student-alumni networking for the Terry College. Students are encouraged to join and build relationships with Terry Alumni, leading to shared information and advice, hiring opportunities, and long-term networking. Whatever your question, whatever your need: TerryConnect can find a helping hand and keep you connected within the Terry community. Tip: Turn on post notifications so you don't miss any opportunities! 

Doug Ivester (BBA '69) will deliver

the fall commencement speech.

Cameron Harris (BBA '17) was the Institute

for Leadership Advancement Alum of the Day.

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