Executive Board

Dr Pamela Kleiber

Editor in Chief

Pamela B. Kleiber is Associate Director of the Honors Program and the Center for Undergraduate Research at the University of Georgia. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with minors in Philosophy, History and Education from Ithaca College and a Masters and Doctorate in Education from the University of Georgia where she is a faculty administrator. She has served as the Editor-In-Chief of JURO since its inception in 2001.
Dr. Kleiber has taught, written and consulted on the use of focus group methodology in promoting citizen participation and developing public policy. She has written numerous articles and has co-authored The Electronic Forum Handbook, a primer on the use of technology in support of learning through deliberative dialogue. Dr. Kleiber serves as Secretary for the Board of Directors for the ArtReach Foundation (www.artreachfoundation.org), a nonprofit organization that addresses the adjustment of children in regions devastated by war or natural disasters by sending teams of professionals to work with teachers and public health professionals. She also collaborates with the Kettering Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonpolitical research foundation that focuses on enhancing democratic processes.

Rebecca Cheney

Consulting Editor

Rebecca Cheney joined the JURO staff as a Consulting Editor in September 2005. As a Program Assistant in the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Rebecca works closely with students and faculty who conduct research in a wide variety of disciplines. She helps to organize the annual CURO Symposium for undergraduate research and the CURO Summer Research Fellowships and guides students through the process of writing an Honors thesis. Rebecca has a master's degree in International Education and a bachelor's degree in Speech Communication with a minor in Spanish.

Adam Thomas

Operations Manager

Adam Thomas, Operations Manager, is a fourth year from Charlotte, North Carolina, majoring in History and Geography. He is a recipient of the Foundation Fellowship and has been elected Phi Beta Kappa and Blue Key. Adam has enjoyed his work as an intern at AIDS Athens, as Director of Case Administration with the University Judiciary, and as Vice President for the campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. He hopes to pursue a JD/PhD dual degree program after his time at UGA, ultimately founding his own non-profit working with  HIV/AIDS prevention and education amongst the gay community. He will be attending Stanford Law in the fall.

Will Mann

Managing Editor

William is a third-year from Hoover, Alabama. This is his first year as a JURO Content Editor. William is pursuing degrees in math and economics while taking piano and organ lessons as a music minor. He also volunteers with several program on and off campus, among them tutoring math at Classic City High School, translating for Spanish-speaking parents at local elementary schools, Georgia Recruitment Team, and the Franklin Ambassadors Program. Upon graduation, he may take a year off to volunteer, enroll in a master's program in financial mathematics, or proceed directly to graduate school in economics. Only time will tell.

Online Publication Team

Sara Brabender

Online Publications

Sara is a third-year Honors student pursuing degrees in both Management Information Systems and Criminal Justice. Sara is involved in several other student organizations including Society for Management Information Systems, Women in Business, Criminal Justice Society, and ONE organization. Participating in two study aboard programs, Sara has had the opportunity to travel and explore the countries of England and Italy. She is a black belt in taekwondo and enjoys many other sports including basketball and softball. In addition, she likes to spend her time reading, traveling, cooking, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.

Jeffrey Chraig Elrod

Online Publications

Jeff Elrod is a fourth year student from Leavenworth, KS, majoring in Math and Risk Management and Insurance.  He has served various student organizations in various capacities throughout his time at UGA, including serving on UGA Habitat for Humanity's Executive Board as webmaster and historian, and singing with the UGA Accidentals, UGA's award-winning men's a cappella group. 

Content Editors

Margaret Allgood

Content Editor

Margaret is a fourth year honors student majoring in Art History in conjunction with over two years of studio experience at UGA. She bides an alarming majority of her time between Lamar Dodd events, ERC and the library. This is her first year working on the JURO staff, coincident with her own undergraduate research through CURO. Margaret has intentions of continuing her studies of Art History at the graduate level but hopes to spend at least a one year interim teaching English and studying art in Germany.

Shivan Bhatt

Content Editor

Shivan Bhatt is a third-year Honors student from Augusta, Georgia pursuing a double major in Genetics and Philosophy. Some on-campus activities he is involved in this semester include conducting genetics research and participating in a Medicine in Literature book discussion group. This is his second year as a JURO Content Editor.  In his free time he enjoys running, playing basketball, and reading.  After graduating, he plans to plans to attend a MD or MD/PhD program. 

Long Doan

Content Editor

Long Doan is a second year Honors student and Stanford Scholar from Savannah, Georgia. 

He is majoring in international business and hopes to go to law school upon graduation. In 

terms of campus involvement, he conducts research under the direction of Dr. Robinson in 

the sociology department. He is also involved in the creation and administration of a chess 

organization in Savannah that sponsors four chess tournaments a year for children in the 

Savannah area.

Jason Dyer

Content Editor

Jason Dyer is a senior Honors student from Norcross, Georgia, and is triple majoring in English, Latin, and Classical Culture. He was inducted as a junior into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and is currently serving as the vice president of Eta Sigma Phi, the honor society for students of Latin and Greek. He has presented numerous lectures on the ancient economy of 4th century Rome, and hopes one day to advise museums in expanding their collections. Jason is currently writing his senior Honors thesis in the Department of Classics through CURO, and will present at the Symposium in 2008. He plans to attend law school and pursue a J.D. with an emphasis on international comparative law and trade after graduation. This is his first year with JURO@GA.

Sara Fish

Content Editor

Sara Fish is a senior in the Honors Program at UGA pursuing a major in English and a minor in music. On campus, Sara serves as the grant coordinator on the executive board of UGA Habitat for Humanity where she organizes grant applications, donations, and publishes a biannual newsletter for the organization. As a music student, Sara performed for two years as a violinist in the UGA Symphony Orchestra, and is currently involved with two other publications on campus as a content editor for UGAzine, the student magazine, and a contributing writer for Stillpoint, the university’s student literary magazine. This summer she interned with the University of Georgia Press in the editorial department where she helped proof manuscripts and edit indexes for nearly all the press’ publications for the upcoming spring season. This is Sara’s first semester working as a JURO content editor. After graduation, she will pursue a job in the editing and publishing field hopefully to return to school in a few years for a graduate degree or a law degree.

James Gordy

Content Editor

James Gordy is excited to be a brand new content editor for JURO. From the great metropolis of Ringgold, Georgia, he is a third-year honors student pursuing a double major between biochemistry and drama. He is currently involved in CURO, being in a biochemistry lab under Dr. Mike W. W. Adams. He is a part of Alpha Psi Omega, the honors theatre society, and is active in the theatre community. He is also a Bernard Ramsey and a Robert C. Byrd scholar. With all that in mind, he is quite confused as to what he wants to do after he graduates.

Adele Handy

Content Editor

Adele is a fourth year Honors student and Foundation Fellow from Peachtree City, Georgia. On campus, She has conducted research in Dr. Gregory H. Robinson's organometallic chemistry lab and Dr. Brian Condie's developmental embryology lab. Her other activities include volunteering at Athens Regional medical center, serving as the community service chair for Alpha Epsilon Delta, and playing ultimate Frisbee for the UGA's women's club team. After completing a dual degree in biology and psychology, Adele will be attending medical school to pursue a career as a physician and clinical researcher.

Audrey Jordan

Content Editor

Audrey is a third-year English major from Norcross, Georgia. In past years, she has served on the Department of University Housing Conduct  Review Board, volunteered in the Athens Hispanic community, assisted a  UGA professor with data analysis in sociology, and studied abroad at the  University of Oxford. She currently works as an Honors teaching assistant and plays in the UGA Philharmonia. After graduation, Audrey plans to pursue a Ph.D. in educational administration and policy; she hopes to work on a college campus, possibly in student or academic affairs. This is her first year working for JURO.

Daniel Jordan

Content Editor

Daniel is a second-year from Birmingham, AL, pursuing degrees in comparative literature and anthropology, with specific interests in Spanish literature and cultural anthropology. He's minoring in music, focusing on the saxophone and music composition. This is his first year on JURO staff. On campus, he also serves as the layout editor for Stillpoint, UGA's literary magazine, and publicity chair for the Honors Program Student Council. In his free time, he pursues photography, keyboard-playing, and writing.

George Lazari

Content Editor

George Lazari is a senior majoring in Biology and Psychology. He is an active member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and Indian Cultural Exchange. After graduation, he will pursue a medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. This is his first year as a JURO Content Editor.

Lindsay Looft

Content Editor

Lindsay Looft is a junior in the Honors Program from Marietta, Georgia. She is pursuing dual degrees in French and Biology. Outside of the classroom, Lindsay researches glycoproteins in Dr. Michael Pierce's CCRC lab, serves as a Center Director for Roosevelt at UGA, and volunteers with various community and campus organizations. In the future, she hopes to attend medical school. This is her first year serving as a content editor for JURO.

Madison Moore

Content Editor

Madison Moore is a third-year Honors student from Macon, Georgia. She is double
majoring in Biology and Psychology and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in cognitive pysch-
ology upon graduation. In addition to JURO, Madison is an active member of the 
Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children and of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
She is currently working as a research assistant in UGA's clinical and cognitive neuroscience
laboratory. This is her first year as a content editor with JURO.

Kat Morrell

Content Editor

Kat is a second year honors student from Roswell, Georgia. She is pursuing an English major and a double minor in Drama and Philosophy. She is a long time soccer player and fan, and plays whenever she gets the chance. This is her first year as a JURO Content Editor and has recently become a staff member of UGA's Stillpoint Literary Magazine. Kat plans to work with CURO in Creative Writing, and is hoping to go on to graduate school for Creative Writing as well.

Megan Poitevint

Content Editor

Megan Poitevint is a senior from Dahlonega, Ga., majoring in political science and public relations. This is her first year working on the JURO@GA staff.  Megan is a member of the Honors Program and recipient of the Charter Scholarship. She is a sister of Gamma Sigma Sigma, a national service sorority, and is co-chair of First Book UGA, an organization that gives books to underprivileged children. Megan also works part time for the sports communications department, helping behind the scenes at many sporting events. After graduation, Megan plans to either attend law school or take a year off to travel and work in politics.

Courtney  Thomas

Content Editor

Courtney is a third-year Honors student from Columbus, Georgia. She is pursuing a major in English and a minor in Environmental Law and aspires to one day practice environmental law in the Southeast. Courtney has an intense love and pride for the University of Georgia.Thus, she cherishes the opportunities to encourage others to share that love through her roles as a goodwill ambassador and host for UGA as a member of The Arch Society and as an intern for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Courtney is a former Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) Apprentice, and spent two years with Dr. Barbara McCaskill researching for and creating the “Freedom on Film” website for the Civil Rights Digital Library Initiative. She is also enjoying her third year as a member of UGA HEROs, an organization which helps to improve the quality of life for children in Georgia who are affected by HIV/ AIDS.

Julia Schuchard

Content Editor

 Julia Schuchard is a third year undergraduate from suburbia Georgia studying psychology, Spanish, and biology. She enjoys being an active brother in the National Honor Fraternity Phi Sigma Pi, working as a research assistant in UGA’s cognitive neuroscience lab, and flipping off cancer as co-captain of a flip-cup themed Relay for Life team. After graduation next year, she intends to win the lottery and spend many years exploring each continent and hiking various spectacularly scenic mountain ranges. If that plan should fail, however, she will apply to graduate schools and earn a Ph.D. in psychology.

Haley Wood

Content Editor