Meet Your Advisor
Advisement Center Coordinator
| Aliyah Johnson | Post-Bacc, Change of Major |
| Aliyah earned her BBA in Accounting degree from Valdosta State University in 2016 and her Master of Business Administration from Georgia Southern University in 2018. She has previous experience working in the Bursar’s Office at the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University as well. Aliyah is a former collegiate student-athlete and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Spring 2015 initiate of the Alpha Theta Chapter. In her free time, Aliyah enjoys attending sporting events, officiating basketball games and spending time with family and friends. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E)acjohnson@georgiasouthern.edu |
Academic Advisors
| Advisor | Advising Alpha |
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| Marina Shade | A-Blo |
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| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 2218 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) mshade@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Jahmal Rainey | Blp-Cok |
| Jahmal began working in the Parker College of Business Student Services Center in January 2018. During his time on campus, he has worked in the Office of Financial Aid, Printing & Postal Services, and the Military Veteran and Student Center. Jahmal and his wife, Allison, are both graduates of Georgia Southern. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and all things Georgia Southern. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 2218 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) jrainey@georgiasouthern.edu |
| KaRonda Harris Bruton | Col-Dua |
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| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) kharrisbruton@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Mary Dunn | Dub-Greenb |
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| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) mdunn@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Sophia Tarver | Greenc-Howe |
| Sophia is a Georgia Southern Double Eagle. She earned her BS in Child Development with an emphasis in Child Life degree in 2017. She also recently just earned her M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, Leadership, Tech & Human Development in December 2022. She has previous experience working with the Office of Career and Professional Development. She has one son. In her free time, she likes to travel, try new restaurants, and spend time with family and friends. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) starver@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Shecora Lovett | Howf-Kni |
| Shecora received her BBA in Accounting and her MBA from Georgia Southern in 2004 and 2010, respectively. She worked as a financial aid advisor at Georgia Southern for eight years before joining the Parker College of Business Advisement Center. She is married with two children. Shecora’s hobbies are cooking and crocheting. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business room 2218 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) sclovett@georgiasouthern.edu |
Academic Advisors Continued
| Advisor | Advising Alpha |
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| VACANT | Knj-Mcca |
| Students under this alpha are currently being advised by Ms. Aliyah Johnson |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) |
| Brittany Nichols | Mccb-Ols |
| Brittany earned her BBA in Finance from Georgia Southern University in 2012. Prior to joining the Student Services Center in the Parker College of Business, she worked as a Student Accounts Counselor in the Bursar’s Office for three years. Brittany is married with one son. In her spare time, she enjoys gathering with family and friends, attempting to cook, and traveling. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | P) 912-478-0085 (E) bldavis@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Kelly Vance | Olt-Robe |
| Kelly has been an advisor in the College of Business since 2012. He graduated in 2003 from Appalachian State University and worked in the nonprofit sector in Washington, DC before his current position. He has worked with a number of students from their start at Georgia Southern through to the completion of their degree program. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) richardvance@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Monica Perez | Robf-Sot |
| Monica graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies. She proceed to attend Savannah State University to complete a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. Monica enjoys working with people and serving her community. She spends her free time sewing and crocheting. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) mlperez@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Veliyana Veleva | Sou-Vid |
| Veliyana previously worked as a student assistant in the Parker College of Business Advisement Center. She joined as an advisor in 2022. Veliyana holds a BA in International Studies with an emphasis in Conflict and Diplomacy and a BA in Modern Languages (French). She is currently working toward a MA in Spanish. She enjoys gardening and spending time with her animals. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 2218 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) vveleva@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Sarah Gagnon | Vie-Z |
| Sarah received both her B.S in Psychology and M.S/Ed.S. in Counseling and Human Systems from Florida State University. While attending FSU, Sarah worked as a Career Advisor and Career Counselor for the University’s Career Center. In her spare time she enjoys being on the water, exploring the outdoors, and listening to live music. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) sgagnon@georgiasouthern.edu |
| Mariah Charnock | Graduation/Change of Major/Exploratory Business Majors |
| Mariah earned her BS in General Studies (with focuses in International Studies, History, and German) from Georgia Southern University in 2011 and her Masters of Science in International Policy Management (MSIPM) from Kennesaw State University in 2014. She has extensive experience living and traveling abroad; before she joined student services, Mariah worked as a high school English language teacher. When not at work, Mariah likes to spend her time reading, cooking, and fangirling over all things Tolkien. |  |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) mcharnock@georgiasouthern.edu |
Advisement Center Staff
| Jenna Detar | Administrative Assistant |
| Office Location: Parker College of Business Room 1101 | (P) 912-478-0085 (E) |
Last updated: 8/10/2022