Georgia State Alumni

Alumni In The News: Maria Howell (B.A. ’22, M.A. ’23)

Georgia State Shapes Communication Alumna’s Path to 2026 FIFA World Cup Georgia State University FIFA World Cup

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Georgia State Shapes Communication Alumna’s Path to 2026 FIFA World Cup Maria Howell’s (B.A. ’22, M.A. ’23) Georgia State journey took her from student-athlete to U.S. Soccer, where she supports media licensing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Alumni On The Move: Scott Cervenak (M.S. '04)

OLIO Development Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm based in Columbus, Ohio, recently announced the appointment of Scott Cervenak as Chief Development Officer. Cervenak brings more than 30 years of restaurant and retail development experience to OLIO, including senior leadership roles at two brands in OLIO's current partner roster: Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and Shake Shack.
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OLIO Development Group Appoints Scott Cervenak as Chief Development Officer - PR.com Veteran restaurant and retail development executive with a prior working relationship with OLIO's leadership joins to lead national development expansion.

Alumni On The Move: Min Lee (MBA/MHA '12)
Georgia State University UNC Health

Min Lee has been named President, UNC Hospitals, effective July 20, 2026. Lee brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership across three major academic health systems, beginning her career at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta.

UNC Health Names Min Lee President, UNC Hospitals | Newsroom Lee joins UNC Hospitals from UVA Medical Center in Virginia.

Alumni On The Move:

Roger Max (B.I.S. ’22) went from college to ESPN thanks to his work with Georgia State's in-house production team, GSPN! The Georgia State Production Network gives students real-world experience, mentorship, and is a launchpad for their careers. Check out Roger’s story and others in the Georgia State University Magazine.
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If you missed our recent webinar presented by Regions Bank, "Vacations, Staycations and More," click the link below to watch.

https://regionsbank.webex.com/regionsbank/ldr.php?RCID=3f78afb1befbb10b5291277a87601906

Alumni On The Move: Stacie Petter (MBA '02, Ph.D. '06)
University of Richmond

Stacie Petter, who currently serves as acting dean of the School of Business at Wake Forest University and Peter C. Brockway Chair of Strategic Management and Professor of Management Information Systems, will become dean of the University of Richmond Robins School of Business, effective Aug. 1.

https://news.richmond.edu/releases/article/-/28202/university-of-richmond-announces-new-robins-school-of-business-dean.html

What an incredible evening at State to State: Regional Roots, Atlanta Reach!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of connection and conversation. We explored the principles behind Blue Zone living, enjoyed curated wine and olive oils, and most importantly, built meaningful new relationships.

If you enjoyed our latest State to State experience, you won’t want to miss what’s next. Join us in NYC on June 4 at the iconic SPYSCAPE Museum for our next event. We can’t wait to continue the conversation and bring this community together again in a new city.

Thank you again for being part of the experience — see you in New York!

Georgia State University Appoints Tyrell Warren-Burnett New Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving. In his new role at Georgia State, Warren-Burnett will lead a unified team dedicated to alumni engagement, volunteer leadership, annual giving strategy and donor pipeline development. Read the full story here: https://t.gsu.edu/48ZTin4