HOBBIES:

Horseback riding, hiking, and traveling

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

• Professional Women of Statesboro
• Statesboro Bulloch Chamber, Board Member

AWARDS/ACCOLADES:

• Lynda Brannen Williamson Women’s Leadership Academy Class of 2017
• 20 Under 40 Class of 2017
• Leadership Bulloch Class of 2016

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

I joined the Statesboro Jaycees to build relationships with other young professionals who strive to be servant leaders in their community.

HOBBIES:

Spending time with family, baking, trying new things, and all things Georgia Southern.

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

• National Association of Student Financial Aid Advisors
• Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

I’ve always had this huge desire to make the world a better place and what better place to start than my own community? Jaycees gave me a healthy social life while also contributing to the well being of the place I call home.

HOBBIES:

Spending time with family and friends, GSU football, cooking, and concerts

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

Georgia Public Health Association

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

I love the Statesboro community and wanted to become more involved with serving others in the community as well as meeting people with the same goals and interests as me.

HOBBIES:

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time at the lake with my family, hunting and shooting skeet, and traveling to new places with my husband, Ashley Murphy.

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

• Leadership Bulloch Alumni
• Dancing with the Statesboro Stars

AWARDS/ACCOLADES:

• Leadership Bulloch Class of 2019
• Leadership Emanuel Class of 2016

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

When my husband and I moved to Bulloch County in 2017, I did not know many people, nor did I know much about the community. The past President of the Statesboro Jaycees invited me to a meeting, and I immediately knew this was the organization I wanted to volunteer my time to. I have always been dedicated to giving back and helping my community, and this amazing organization does just that. Since becoming a member, I have grown both personally and professionally, all while making friendships that I know will last a lifetime.

Manager of Marketing & Operations, Hall & Navarro

HOBBIES:

Traveling, cooking, shooting clays, kayaking.

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

Professional Women of Statesboro

AWARDS/ACCOLADES

Statesboro Herald’s 2021 20 Under 40

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

While I’m not originally from Statesboro, my husband and I made the decision to make it our forever home. I joined the Jaycees with the goals of investing in this community and expanding my network as a young professional. I have made so many wonderful connections, expanded my skills as a leader, and am proud of the things we accomplish as a team.

HOBBIES:

Horseback riding, hiking, and traveling

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

• Professional Women of Statesboro
• Statesboro Bulloch Chamber, Board Member

AWARDS/ACCOLADES:

• Lynda Brannen Williamson Women’s Leadership Academy Class of 2017
• 20 Under 40 Class of 2017
• Leadership Bulloch Class of 2016

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

I joined the Statesboro Jaycees to build relationships with other young professionals who strive to be servant leaders in their community.

Financial Aid Counselor, Georgia Southern University

HOBBIES:

Spending time with family, baking, trying new things, and all things Georgia Southern.

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

• National Association of Student Financial Aid Advisors
• Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

I’ve always had this huge desire to make the world a better place and what better place to start than my own community? Jaycees gave me a healthy social life while also contributing to the well being of the place I call home.

HOBBIES:

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

Epidemiologist, Coastal Health District

HOBBIES:

Spending time with family and friends, GSU football, cooking, and concerts.

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

Georgia Public Health Association

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

I love the Statesboro community and wanted to become more involved with serving others in the community as well as meeting people with the same goals and interests as me.

HOBBIES:

When I’m not working or doing class work (currently student at Georgia Southern), I enjoy traveling (especially to Walt Disney World), journaling, coloring, and spending time with my friends and family.

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

• Relay for Life of Bulloch/GSU
• Statesboro Exchange Club
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Coastal Empire 2012 – 2016

AWARDS/ACCOLADES

Statesboro Herald’s 2021 20 Under 40

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

I grew up in Statesboro and have always had a love for our community and passion for volunteering. As I got older, I realized I wanted to step out on my own and be involved in the community I love. I was invited to Jaycees by Chris Wiggins and realized quickly that I wanted to join and be a part of this group of young adults with the same love for Statesboro and passion for volunteering as me. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Jaycees so far and look forward to continuing to serve alongside this great group of people.

HOBBIES:

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time at the lake with my family, hunting and shooting skeet, and traveling to new places with my husband, Ashley Murphy.

OTHER GROUPS INVOLVED IN:

• Leadership Bulloch Alumni
• Dancing with the Statesboro Stars

AWARDS/ACCOLADES:

• Leadership Bulloch Class of 2019
• Leadership Emanuel Class of 2016

WHY I JOINED THE JAYCEES:

When my husband and I moved to Bulloch County in 2017, I did not know many people, nor did I know much about the community. The past President of the Statesboro Jaycees invited me to a meeting, and I immediately knew this was the organization I wanted to volunteer my time to. I have always been dedicated to giving back and helping my community, and this amazing organization does just that. Since becoming a member, I have grown both personally and professionally, all while making friendships that I know will last a lifetime.