Team Spotlight: Parent Giving
The focus of the Office of Parent Giving is to enhance and grow the culture of parent philanthropy throughout the UGA campus.
The goal of the PLC (Parents Leadership Council) Grants Program is to help students thrive and dramatically enhance the undergraduate experience by creating a healthier, safer, and more enriching campus.
Our team works to raise parent major gifts that will have a direct impact on UGA students and university resources. Our office also oversees the Parents Leadership Council. The Parents Leadership Council is a group of highly engaged parents who are eager to be involved on campus and make a direct impact on undergraduate student life. The PLC is the largest venture fund supporter, has awarded grants to student programs all over campus, and has many families who have created their own endowments. We invest in these families’ UGA experience.
Andrea Parris
Senior Director of Parent Giving
aparris@uga.edu
706-542-8181
Fun Fact:
In the spirit of the Atlanta Braves winning the world series, I saw Hank Aaron hit #715, breaking Babe Ruth’s homerun record in 1974.
Aubrey Miller
Major Gift Officer
aubreym@uga.edu
706-542-1291
Fun Fact:
I have visited 32 U.S. states, 19 European countries and 3 Caribbean countries. My last international trip was in 2017 so I am overdue, however, I currently spend most of my free time (and money) with my 2 year old daughter and 2 Airbnb rental houses.
Brittany Rider
Major Gift Officer
brittany.rider@uga.edu
706-542-7138
Fun Fact:
I love visiting State Capitols (and capital cities), and my goal is to visit every State Capitol in the U.S. I’m about a third of the way there!
Kate Lovin
Parent Giving Coordinator
kate.lovin@uga.edu
706-542-8147
Fun Fact:
I have an HGTV problem. I’ve seen every single episode of Fixer Upper and Hometown multiple times over.
Taylor Hicks
Major Gift Officer
thicks92@uga.edu
706-542-3833
Fun Fact:
A fun fact about me is that I was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2015 and played 2 years of professional baseball.
LaTonya Moore
Administrative Associate
lam83219@uga.edu
706-542-8176
Fun Fact:
My first job was at Sanford Stadium working in the concession stand and selling Coca-Cola in the stands. I had to walk up and down each isle shouting “Cold Coca-Cola”. So embarrassing, but Sanford Stadium is so cool.
Morgan Barksdale
Student Worker
Fun Fact:
I can do a back flip!
In the news...
Past Grant Funding
2020: $625,000
Total: $3.8 million
Events, Meetings, Projects
Fall Parents Leadership Council Meeting
Spring Parents Leadership Council Meeting
Grants Program
