Graduate Student Experience
During Georgia State’s response to COVID-19, the Student Experience Team will continue to provide support to students. We are aware this is a difficult time and want to be a resource to help you successfully navigate learning from a distance. As a team, we are available via phone, email, WebEx, Zoom, and Skype. While many programs are holding weekly video conference check-ins, you are encouraged to reach out directly to your Student Experience Professional for any additional guidance or support needed. You can also join the RCB Student Experience Facebook group for updates and information.
Use our step-by-step guide to get you started. Check your Georgia State email regularly, and stay up to date on resources posted on the Keep Learning website.
Student Support
As a student at RCB, you are equipped with a full support team to help you throughout your graduate program. From picking the right classes, to finding industry events, to interview prep, these are the staff members eager to help you in achieving your professional and academic goals.
Student Experience: Serving as a liaison between you and the University, your Student Experience Professional will provide guidance and support throughout your academic career at RCB. In addition to being the first point of contact for current students, this team creates extra and co-curricular programming and connects students with industry events.
Academic Advising: Your Academic Advisor can help you make the right decisions in selecting courses toward earning your degree. They can assist you in building your academic schedule, help you complete required forms and point you toward the resources you’ll need to get where you want to go.
Career Advancement Center Coach – The Career Advancement Center can help graduate-level business students develop careers in their chosen fields by providing professional and academic services, networking opportunities, and the Executive Career Coaching program.
Choose your degree program to find your support team.
Student Experience Staff
Director of Graduate Student Experiences
Emily is the Director of Graduate Student Experiences and joined the Robinson College of Business in 2017. Emily started her career in higher education 13 years ago at the University of Georgia as the undergraduate recruiter and environmental educator at the school of forestry and natural resources. After UGA, Emily spent four years at Emory University managing recruitment and student life for their school of public health. Originally from Little Rock, AR Emily completed her undergraduate degree in communications and master’s in public administration at Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. When not at work, Emily enjoys exploring Atlanta restaurants with her husband, crossword puzzles, and attempting to keep plants alive.
Associate Director of Graduate Student Experiences
Winifred (Wini) is the Associate Director of Graduate Student Experiences. Her programs include the Cohort Master of Professional Accountancy, Flexible Master of Professional Accountancy and Master of Taxation. Wini joined the Robinson College after spending three years as a tax accountant for a large public accounting firm and a boutique wealth management firm. An Atlanta native, she is a proud Georgia State alumna having earned her BBA in Accounting and Master of Taxation degrees at Robinson. She also holds her CPA in the state of Georgia. When Wini isn’t spending time with her friends or serving at her local church, you can find her at home practicing modern calligraphy with her cat Mercedes sitting nearby.
Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experiences
Gillian is an Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experiences, working specifically with the Finance and Real Estate programs. She joined the RCB Graduate Recruitment and Student Services Team in 2015 after working for Chick-fil-A and Northwestern Mutual. An Atlanta native, Gillian completed her Bachelor’s degree in Family Financial Planning at The University of Georgia and Master’s in Business Administration at Georgia State University. Gillian truly understands the needs of a Robinson student having filled those shoes herself as both a full-time graduate student before pivoting to full-time employee balancing work and school. She is incredibly resourceful by aligning the appropriate resources and opportunities to maximize execution of any idea, event or new endeavor. In her spare time, Gillian enjoys traveling to colder locales, exploring Atlanta with her pup, Scout, and volunteering with The Junior League of Atlanta.
Administrative Specialist of Student Experiences
Shanelle is the Administrative Specialist of Student Experiences for the modeling cluster graduate programs. She joined RCB in the summer of 2018. Her previous experience includes marketing and events management. Coming from a background in events, she focuses on providing people with the best experience possible. Shanelle genuinely enjoys helping others and making sure they have the information, tools, and resources needed to achieve their goals. Her efforts include providing details on activities and learning opportunities, providing information on additional resources to excel beyond the classroom, and answering any questions related to upcoming events. Shanelle completed her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the College of Charleston and her Masters in Business Administration from Charleston Southern University. For fun, Shanelle enjoys exercising, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and trying out new recipes every chance she gets.
Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experience
Jermaine is an Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experience, working specifically with the Health Administration, Hospitality, and Managerial Science programs. In this role he establishes strategic initiatives and direction for the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Student Services in the leadership, management and coordination of programs initiatives. Jermaine joined Robinson as an Academic Adviser at the J.Mack Robinson College of Business, where he has worked closely with graduate students since 2015. Prior to his time at Georgia State University, Jermaine has worked with corporations such as ING Direct and PNC Global Investment Servicing. He has received his Bachelors in Business Management and his Masters in Business Administration from Delaware State University. In his free time, Jermaine enjoys traveling, whether it is to see family or exploring the tropical sites the world has to offer with close friends.
Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experiences
Linda is the Assistant Director of Student Experience, serving three applied mathematical graduate student programs. She joined the Robinson Graduate Student Experience team, in 2017, after participating nearly 15 years, on various teams at a Fortune 10 healthcare company. Linda is a servant-leader with expertise in Talent Acquisition Program and People Development, Corporate Universities, and Coaching. She is also a credentialed Judgement Index Practitioner. Her warm style of engagement, coupled with her unique blend of relational, tactical, and strategic capabilities, enables her to quickly identify the individual, group, and organizational needs, close gaps, and move forward what matters most. Linda has a passion for cross-functional collaboration, training and development, and delivering results that exceed stakeholder expectations. Initially from Northern, KY, Linda pursued her undergraduate degree in business administration at Northern Kentucky University before relocating to Atlanta, GA. Outside of Robinson, Linda enjoys extending hospitality to others, utilizing her culinary skills, hiking, teaching, reading, and writing.
Student Affairs Coordinator
Chancé is the Student Affairs Coordinator for Robinson & Onboarding. She started her career in higher education at The Citadel Military College in South Carolina before joining GSU in 2018. Before higher education, she spent a combined 4 years working with colleges for off-campus conferences and events. Chancé earned a B.S. in Business Administration and in Hospitality & Tourism Management at the College of Charleston and she is currently working on earning her Master of Business Administration here at Robinson. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, aggressive thrift-shopping, and buying an irresponsible amount of house plants.
Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experiences
Kumar is an Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experiences. He has worked closely with Computer Information Systems graduate students at Robinson since May 2015. Prior to joining Robinson, he held various positions in banking and the IT industry for over 30 years at senior positions in different parts of the world. Kumar’s expertise is in the areas of mentoring and career counseling in banking operations, IT management and services domain. Kumar’s major interest is in encouraging students to learn, innovate, and excel with social consciousness. Kumar has a master’s degree in economics from the University of Madras, Chennai, India; and an M.B.A from the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri. Kumar has been a Georgia resident since 2005 and before that he lived in Chicago, Illinois for 7 years. During his spare time, Kumar writes short stories in Tamil, Travelogues, and does unbiased political and economic analyses. Political satire and cartoons are his favorites. He also assists his friends and family members with resume writing and job hunting. Other loves include watching Satyajit Ray movies and reading Shakespearian drama. Some of his favorite movies are, “The Missing” with Jack Lemmon Starrer and ‘Life is Beautiful’. Kumar likes to be creative in whatever he does.
Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experiences
Charlene is an Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experiences and joined the Graduate Recruitment and Student Services Team in 2014. She has been a GSU employee since 2008. Charlene has a wealth of experience in academic advising, admissions/ recruitment, program management and student services with undergraduates and graduate students. Overall, she has over 20 years in higher education at public and private institutions. Originally from Springfield, Ohio, Charlene completed her undergraduate degree in communications at the University of Cincinnati and master’s in higher education administration at Indiana State University. In her free time, she enjoys water sports/activities, volunteers within the community with her sorority and spends quality time with her family & friends.
Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experiences
April is an Assistant Director of Graduate Student Experiences, working specifically with the Flex MBA program. She joined the RCB Graduate Recruitment and Student Services Team in 2015 as a recruiter after first serving as an admissions counselor for the undergraduate admissions team. Before moving to Atlanta, she spent 6 years in Virginia obtaining her BA in History from Hampton University and a masters in higher education from Old Dominion University. During her free time she likes to read, exercise and travel home to California to visit family.