Council Membership
Our Mission
The mission of the I’m First Council is to identify, engage, unify, and celebrate first-generation students, faculty and staff by providing a platform that amplifies their voices and stories through university-wide groups, events, celebrations, and recognition initiatives. We strive to build a supportive council that connects students with peers, mentors, and resources, ensuring their success from enrollment to graduation and beyond.
Patty Davis
Director of Academic Advising- Mitchell College of Business
Bailey Smith
Associate Director of Student Organizations & Leadership
Heather Sprinkle
Assistant Director- Student Government Association
Broderick Morrissette
Director- Office of Community Engagement
Autumn Courtney
Assistant Director- Student Academic Success
Dr. Jason Strickland
Assistant Professor- Biological Sciences
Dallas Schmidt
Associate Director- Student Academic Success
Jaylon Beck
Assistant Director- Student Engagement and Leadership
Karrington Foley
Undergraduate Student Representative
James Lawrence III
Undergraduate Student Representative
Joy Washington
Director of Public Relations- Office of Marketing & Communications
Dr. Jeremiah Henning
Associate Professor- Biological Sciences
Jaylin Jackson
Undergraduate Student Representative
Marianna Gonzalez
Undergraduate Student Representative
Sydnee Cantley
Undergraduate Student Representative
Jordan Carter
Assistant Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Darrien Caudle
Graduate Student Representative
Maddie Jackson
Graduate Student Representative
Dr. Shanita Pettaway
Adjunct Professor- Political Science & Criminal Justice
Mia Urspruch
Undergraduate Student Representative