GNTC Foundation establishes Alumni Advisory Board

GNTC Foundation establishes Alumni Advisory Board

August 18th, 2021 – 3:08 PM

Georgia Northwestern Technical College –

Throughout the spring and summer months of 2021, the Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation coordinated with college graduates to create the GNTC Alumni Advisory Board.

Currently 12 members strong, the board will provide feedback during meetings and offer insight from a former student’s point of view to make an impact on the college. At the board’s first meeting on July 23, alumni were briefed on the latest initiatives at Georgia Northwestern by GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham.

“We established the GNTC Alumni Advisory Board in order to better connect with alumni across our region,” said Popham. “GNTC graduates are our best ambassadors and can offer invaluable feedback on how we can foster even greater connections throughout our nine-county service area.”

Advisory board members represent organizations throughout GNTC’s service area. For Blake Elsberry, sole Chattooga County commissioner, it is an honor and privilege to be a part of the board.

“As a past graduate and local community leader, I know firsthand the importance GNTC has played in my life and the lives of northwest Georgia residents,” he said.

The members of the GNTC Alumni Advisory Board are listed by name, graduation year, program of study and current employer:

Danielle Brown, 2016, Social Work, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Blake Elsberry, 2010, Cardiovascular Technology, Chattooga County sole commissioner

Angie Hammond Kendrick, 2005, Criminal Justice, Lookout Mountain Community Services

Robert Hanson, 2013, Radiologic Technology, Chattanooga Family Practice Associates

Anthony Gallman, 2003, Cosmetology, Technical College System of Georgia and owner of Anthony & Company Salon

Donna Gilbreath, 2006, Nursing, Lookout Mountain Community Services

Cindy Gordon, 1996, Business Administration, Darlington School

Amanda Mayberry, 2013, Neuromuscular Therapy

Ben Niles, 2012, Horticulture, owner of Big Ben’s Quality Lawn Care and Resaca town councilmember

Stacey Prater, 2006, Criminal Justice, Cigna

Keith Sosebee, 2003, Networking Specialist, Blood Assurance Chattanooga Office

Tina Vigil, 2017, Accounting, Floyd County Schools

GNTC Alumni Advisory Board Members will serve a two-year term and attend an annual meeting. Alumni are former students who have completed any certificate, diploma or degree program at GNTC.