Founding members of the SEWB Advisory Board at the inaugural meeting in Exhibition Hall (Kirkwood), October 2026.
Photographed by Scott Sergent
Established in Fall 2026, the Student Engagement & Well-Being (SEWB) Advisory Board at Georgia Tech brings together visionary leaders and committed partners who believe in the transformative power of meaningful student engagement and vibrant, inclusive communities to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The inaugural members will advise the Vice President and other senior leaders on how to best position and sustain SEWB for maximum impact and reach.
SEWB sits at the heart of the Georgia Tech student experience beyond the classroom. It advances learning, connection, and belonging for undergraduate and graduate students in order to develop durable skills, enhance well-being, and promote holistic success throughout their Georgia Tech journey.
Purpose
Guided by a commitment to student flourishing and institutional excellence, the Advisory Board supports SEWB’s strategic direction by:
Advisory Board Membership
The Advisory Board is intentionally composed of individuals who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and networks. Members are invited to serve based on one or more of the following attributes:
- Demonstrated, unwavering commitment to Georgia Tech and its transformative power for individuals, families, and communities;
- Belief in the importance of high-impact student experiences, flourishing and well-being, and development of the total person; and/or
- Desire to contribute meaningfully as thought partners in SEWB’s mission.
As such, members will include Georgia Tech alumni (to include more recent graduates from the last decade), family members of current or past Yellow Jackets, faculty and staff from the Institute, and/or external stakeholders who have a vested interest in higher education broadly and Georgia Tech specifically.
Inaugural members of the Advisory Board will play a defining role in shaping culture, identifying focus, and advancing momentum. This founding cohort helps establish a strong foundation for the present and the future, ensuring that SEWB’s work continues to evolve, expand, and positively impact many generations of Georgia Tech students to come.
2026-27 Founding Board Members
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Tip Kim (Advisory Board Chair)
Executive Vice President and Chief Market Development Officer, Stanford Health Care (Parent of Georgia Tech student)
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Harrison Baro
Water Resource Engineer, Jacobs (Georgia Tech alum, ENVE 2025; M.S. ENVE 2026)
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Melanie Boulden
Independent Board Director, Adobe Inc. and Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
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Jasmine “Jaz” Burton
Executive Director, America’s Promise Alliance (Georgia Tech alum, ID 2014)
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Jacky Cheng
Vice President of Finance, Bridge Logistics Properties (Georgia Tech alum, ISyE 2017)
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Rosemary Church
News Anchor and Journalist, CNN International (Parent of Georgia Tech student)
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Kevin Cone
Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development, Georgia Tech Athletic Association (Georgia Tech alum, ME 2010; Georgia Tech staff member)
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Cynthia Culbreath
Cybersecurity & Policy Program Manager, Spelman College (Georgia Tech alum, IE 1993; M.S. IE 1995)
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Kurt Keppler
Vice President for Student Affairs (retired), Louisiana State University (Parent of Georgia Tech student)
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Randolph “Randy” McDow
Executive Director, The Stamps Scholars Program (Georgia Tech alum, IE 1995; M.S. PUBP 2003)
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Stephen Nash
Research Grants Manager, Stanford University School of Engineering (Georgia Tech alum, INTA 2022)
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Grace Pethel
Sustainability Analyst, Rivian Automotive (Georgia Tech alum, BA 2024; M.S. SEEM 2025)
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Anna Pinder
Founder, Cambia Consultants (Georgia Tech alum, ME 2003)
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Susan Robinson
Behavior Surveillance and Communication Science Professional (Retired), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Georgia Tech alum, Ph.D. DM 2015)
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Stephanie “Steph” Silas
Physician; Volunteer Rheumatologist, Fourth Street Clinic (Parent of Georgia Tech student)
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Miya Smith
Principal Consultant, Cascade Consulting Solutions (Georgia Tech alum, IE 2003)
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Andrew Varghese
Chief Finance Officer, iBase-t (Georgia Tech alum, BMED 2014)
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Ex Officio Members
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Lindsay Bryant
Interim Associate Vice President for Arts, Belonging & Community
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Tia Jewell
Director of Strategic Initiatives & Chief of Staff
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Malcolm Robinson
Assistant Director for Business Operations & Deputy Chief of Staff
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John Stein
Associate Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students
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Sara Warner
Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
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Emily Wong
Senior Director of Development, Student Experience