Area of Emphasis
Interior Design

Hometown
Madison, Georgia

Bio: As President of the Dodd Ambassadors, Jackson Mitchell engages with fellow ambassadors, students and faculty to build community and promote opportunities with the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Jackson is currently pursuing his BFA in Interior Design at the Dodd and BBA in Real Estate with a minor in music and certificate in Historic Preservation. Jackson also attended the UGA Study Abroad in Freiburg, Germany in the Summer of 2016. Jackson and his goldendoodle, Charlotte, can often be seen along the Athens Greenway and local coffee shops.

Area of Emphasis
IDS Animation

Hometown
Oklahoma City // Sugar Hill, Georgia

Bio: Jennifer (Jenn) Pham is a third year at UGA studying animation in hopes of becoming a story board artist. She ultimately hopes to have her own show or her work on a full-length feature film. Jenn transferred to UGA her sophomore year from the University of Oklahoma. Jenn defines herself as an Aries, lover of yellow, and an avid estate sale seeker. She is most comfortable with watercolors and gouache, but comic making has a big place in Jenn’s heart as well. She became a Dodd Ambassador because she wanted the Dodd to continue being an inclusive and mindful space to POC, WOC, and LGBTQ+ perspectives/needs. As a transfer, the Dodd means a lot to her. As she said, “With some of the best faculty and resources and students, it felt right to become a student face for the art school.”

Area of Emphasis
Painting

Hometown
Dalton, Georgia
 
Bio: Jenna Dillingham is a fourth year student pursuing a BFA with an emphasis in Painting in addition to minors in Design and Media, Fashion Merchandising, and Art History. Jenna is an abstract painter that creates gestural, lyrical layers that embody the language of a rewritten landscape. She serves as the Vice President of External Affairs for the Dodd Ambassadors, for which she maintains the group's social media presence and creates promotional graphics. Jenna considers the Lamar Dodd School of Art her home and is passionate about sharing the institution's incredible opportunities with others. 

Area of Emphasis
Photography

Hometown
Gainesville, Georgia

Bio: Emeline Mayo is enjoying her second year at UGA as a fourth year photography major and transfer student. Her favorite aspect of the Lamar Dodd School of Art is the diverse range of opportunities it affords students. In Emeline’s spare time, she enjoys rafting, knitting, embroidery, and photography, of course.

Area of Emphasis
Intended

Hometown
Dallas, Georgia

Bio: William Evans is in his third year pursing double majors in Sculpture and Women's Studies with a minor in Design+Media. This will be William's second year with the Dodd Ambassadors and looking forward to fulfilling the role of Vice President of Membership Affairs. In addition to being a Dodd Ambassador, William is a member of the Solidarity and Justice Task Force at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. You can find William at his studio space at S. Thomas Street Art Complex, either procrasting or creating something new. William looks forward to meeting prospective students and their families this upcoming academic year.

Area of Emphasis
Graphic Design Intended

Hometown
Sharpsburg, Georgia

Bio: Caroline Bufano is a third year student at the University of Georgia, and this is her second year as a Dodd Ambassador. She encourages everyone to give the Dodd a try because she has found her forever home here. Along with that, she has discovered a loving and supportive community to keep her in tip-top creative shape, and could not ask for a better place to be. She believes in establishing a well-rounded and welcoming community for each and every student. Caroline is also a strong advocate of keeping the Dodd odd! As Caroline puts it,"The art school is the place to be. We have so much to offer, you just have to have the courage to explore that creative side within yourself!"

Area of Emphasis
Sculpture

Hometown
Wadley, Georgia

Bio: A fifth year at the University of Georgia, Karley Sanders is actively pursuing a career in Special Effects Makeup for film, television, and theatre. As a child, Karley was fascinated by the details portrayed on-screen in works like The Addams Family, Beetlejuice, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and E.T. Each of these captured her attention and had something in common that little Karley couldn’t yet put her finger on. When SYFY’s revolutionary television show Face-Off premiered in 2011, Karley’s eyes were opened to the underground art of Special Effects (SFX) Makeup: the unrecognized commonality between her on-screen obsessions. This discovery catapulted her into a passionate desire to explore and educate herself on all facets of SFX Makeup and prosthetics. Here in Athens, the Department of Theatre & Film Studies and the Lamar Dodd School of Art have made wonderful homes for this passionate exploration. Since completing a minor in Theatre and finding her place in the Dodd, Karley has been developing skills that will allow her to jump right into the industry. One of her favorite experiences in college has been traveling to New York City to study with the Lamar Dodd School of Art’s Maymester Program. During her summer study, Karley had the opportunity to receive a professional makeup certificate with Kryolan, the world-renowned professional cosmetics company. While in the city, she was able to schedule a personal interview at New Jersey's Prosthetic Renaissance Studio where she spoke to an SFX artist who was working on well-known projects with Disney, 20th Century Fox, HBO, Columbia Pictures, Paramount Pictures, and more. Karley is planning to complete an internship with them in the coming year before graduation. 
When she is not hanging out at the Dodd or Thomas Street, you may find Karley at the dog park with Gus, dancing with the UGA Ballroom Performance Group, or having some fun with Improv Athens! If you spot Karley around campus, don’t be afraid to come say hi! 

Area of Emphasis
Ceramics, Advertising

Hometown
Roswell, Georgia

Bio: My name is Alan Barrett and I am from Roswell, Georgia. I am a third year pursuing a BFA in Ceramics and a BA in Advertising. I hope to continue my art education in an MFA program and to one day teach at a university or open my own studio. In my free time I’m usually making art, but also enjoy running, concerts at ga theater, and exploring Athens. I’ve joined Dodd ambassadors to be involved with the community at the school of art. 

Area of Emphasis
Interior Design, Certificate in Entrepreneurship 

Hometown
Kingston, Georgia

Bio: Caroline Temples is a rising third year pursuing her BFA in Interior Design at the Dodd and a certificate of Entrepreneurship from the Terry College of Business. She is very active on campus and serves as the Vice President of the International Interior Designer Association chapter at UGA and is on the Executive Board of the Wishmaker’s on Campus Club. She wanted to join the Dodd Ambassadors to help prospective students find their passion within the Lamar Dodd School of Art. When she is not at the Board Street Studios working, you can find Caroline cheering on the Dawgs, cooking or taking her labradoodle for a walk. 

Area of Emphasis
Intended Painting, Minor: Art History, Certificate: Sustainability 

Hometown
Gainesville, Georgia

Bio: Catie is a second year studying painting with a minor in art history. She is also hoping to gain a certificate in Sustainability. Catie is very passionate about fine art, social activism, and the environment. She is also involved on campus through the Guide Dog Foundation as a puppy handler and the Student Government Association. Catie joined the Dodd Ambassadors to become more connected to her fellow art students and give back to the art school. She is so excited for her first year as a Dodd Ambassador!

Area of Emphasis
Fabric Design, Minors in Fashion Merchandizing and Design and Media Studies

Hometown
Marietta, Georgia

Bio: Chandler is in her third year as an art student at the University of Georgia. She is a Fabric Design Major and a Minor in Fashion Merchandising and Design and Media. She has  been concentrating on color composition and textures to enhance her paintings and design projects. She loves using bold strokes and abstract lines to create loose images and completely abstract pieces of work. Recently, she has been exploring various weaving designs and integrating the stroking style of painting to her  handwoven fabrics. The University of Georgia and  the Lamar Dodd School of Art has had a huge influence on her work and her overall growth as a young artist and entrepreneur. 

Area of Emphasis
Graphic Design, Advertising 

Hometown
Gainesville, Georgia

Bio: Delaney Williams is a fourth–year student pursuing her BFA in graphic design along with a BA in Advertising. She loves dogs and can (almost) always be found with a cup of coffee in hand. Delaney has explored a wide range of mediums and when she’s not behind her computer likes to take pictures, weave baskets, and make jewelry. In addition to her work with the Dodd Ambassadors, Delaney is an executive marketing director for UGA Miracle, the largest student–run philanthropy on campus. 

Area of Emphasis
Printmaking

Hometown
Marietta, Georgia

Bio: Ellie Wolf transferred to UGA in 2018 and is pursuing a BFA in Printmaking. She joined the Dodd Ambassadors to connect with students, faculty and help with events at the art school. In her free time she loves to be active outside or find new ways to conjure up her creativity. Hobbies include reading, baking, hiking, listening to music way too loud and sleeping. After she completes her Undergraduate degree, she will continue to grad school to earn a Masters in Printmaking and Art Education. 

Area of Emphasis
Fabric Design, Intended Marketing

Hometown
Greenville, SC

Bio: Sarah Landmesser is a second year student studying Fabric Design and Intended Marketing in Terry College of Business. She is passionate about fabric, ceramics, and design. Her tour of the Dodd her senior year of high school was the deciding factor in her decision to attend the University of Georgia. 

Area of Emphasis
Painting

Hometown
Valdosta, Ga

Bio: Sarah Lee is a fourth year student at UGA pursuing a degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting. Sarah is interested in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Her passion for art making has only grown over her years at the art school, where she has been equally challenged and encouraged to create!

Area of Emphasis
Graphic Design, Communications & Media Emphasis

Hometown
Grayson, Ga

Bio: Sydney Shores is currently pursuing her BFA in Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Graphic Design. This is her first year on the Dodd Ambassador Team, and she hopes to meet many new faces and share her amazing experiences at the Dodd with everyone. When Sydney isn't doing design work, she is running her Etsy shop selling earrings, stickers, and prints. She also likes to attend concerts, eat at Mama's Boy, and explore around Athens!

Area of Emphasis
Art History, Comparative Literature, Environmental Law minor

Hometown
Suwanee, Ga

Bio: Tori Watson is a third-year Pre-Law student majoring in Art History and Comparative Literature and minoring in Environmental Law. A citizen of The Netherlands, she is particularly interested in Dutch art. Tori has been dancing for 16 years, and she dances with Counterpoint Dance Company, serving as Public Relations Chair and Treasurer. She also serves as Co-President of UNICEF at UGA. She manages social media and designs for 6S Brewing Company, her family’s beer brewery in Duluth, GA. She would love to tell you all about the Art History department’s amazing faculty and resources!

Area of Emphasis
Graphic Design, Advertising

Hometown
Savannah, Ga

Bio: William Muller is a third year at the University of Georgia pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design as well as an AB in Advertising. His favorite thing about the Lamar Dodd School of Art is the interdisciplinary approach to art education, which is necessary to be a successful designer in the modern world. As someone who has benefited greatly from the Dodd's resources and opportunities, he is excited to share his experiences with prospective students. Besides graphic design, William is interested in photography, fashion design, and drawing.