The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Georgia Tech or, in the state of Georgia, as Tech, is a public research university and institute of technology in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Renee Kopkowski is the Vice President of Institute Communications at the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology). Renee has over 20 years of experience in public relations and has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Renee started their career at Wonder PR, a boutique public relations firm, where they served as Principal for six years. During their time at Wonder PR, they oversaw and implemented large-scale PR, internal communications, issues and community-related campaigns for clients such as Mars, Inc., Saint Joseph’s Hospital, and The Shaw Group.

In 2006, Renee joined the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology) as Director of Communications. In their role at Georgia Tech, they are responsible for leading the strategic communications efforts for the institute.

Renee is a highly respected public relations professional and is recognized for their ability to develop and execute successful communications campaigns. Renee has won numerous awards for their work, including three Phoenix Awards from [PRSA Georgia](/org/prsa-georgia).

Renee's educational career began with a BA in English and Journalism from [Clemson University](/org/clemson-university). Renee then went on to graduate school for Communications at [Georgia State University](/org/georgia-state-university).

They are on a team with Bert Reeves - Vice President, Institute Relations, Archie W. Ervin - VP, Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Danette Joslyn-Gaul - General Counsel & VP, Ethics, Compliance & Legal Affairs. Their manager is Ángel Cabrera, President.

Renee Kopkowski

Danette Joslyn-Gaul is the current General Counsel & VP of Ethics, Compliance & Legal Affairs at the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology). Danette has held this position since 2003.

Danette has a long history of working in government and public service. Danette served as the first-ever General Counsel for the Georgia Technology Authority from 2000 to 2003. In this role, they oversaw the authority's government relations and was a key participant in the development of bid, documentation, and proposed contracts for the $1.8 billion consolidation of all communications under a single provider.

Danette also designed and implemented GTA's anticorruption effort—a new vendor registry to identify conflicts of interests, lobbyists, and other ethical concerns which were not covered under state's lobbyist disclosure laws. To accomplish this, they partnered with the state Attorney General's Office on compliance with new public disclosures allowing digital access of laws, regulations, and other government documents.

Since taking on their current role at Georgia Tech, Danette has been instrumental in developing the institution's ethics and compliance program. Danette has also served as a faculty member for the Georgia Tech School of Public Policy, teaching courses on technology law and policy.

Some of their coworkers include Chaouki T. Abdallah - EVP, Research, James Hudgens - SVP, and Director of GTRI, and Frank Neville - Chief of Staff, Interim Director of Athletics & SVP, Strategic Initiatives. Their manager is Ángel Cabrera, President.

Danette Joslyn-Gaul

Chaouki T. Abdallah is the EVP of Research at [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology). Chaouki was previously a professor, provost, and president at University of New Mexico from August 1988 to August 2018.

Chaouki T. Abdallah earned their PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology).

Chaouki T. Abdallah reports to Ángel Cabrera, President. Chaouki T. Abdallah works with Steven W. McLaughlin - Dean, College of Engineering & Provost and EVP, Academic Affairs, Jim Fortner - Interim CFO & VP, Finance & Planning, and Bert Reeves - Vice President, Institute Relations.

Chaouki T. Abdallah

Maryam Alavi is the current Dean of the Scheller College of Business at [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology). Prior to this, they were the John and Lucy Cook Chair of Information Strategy at [Emory University](/org/emory-university)'s Goizueta Business School from January 2000 to July 2014. Before that, they were a Marvin Bower Fellow and Visiting Faculty member at [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) from August 1996 to June 1997. 

Maryam began their academic career as an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the College of Business and Management at the [University of Maryland](/org/university-of-maryland) from August 1989 to July 1996. From January 1993 to January 2000, they were also the Orkand Professor of Information Systems at the [University of Maryland](/org/university-of-maryland)'s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Prior to that, they were the Director of Research at the International Center for Information Technologies from January 1987 to August 1989.

Maryam Alavi received their Doctor of Philosophy in Management Information Systems from [The Ohio State University](/org/the-ohio-state-university). Maryam also holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences from [The Ohio State University](/org/the-ohio-state-university), as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science from the [University at Buffalo](/org/university-at-buffalo).

Maryam Alavi works with Leslie Sharp - Dean, Georgia Tech Library, Nelson C. Baker - Dean, Georgia Tech Professional Education, and Charles Isbell - Dean, College of Computing. Their manager is Colin Potts, Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education.

Maryam Alavi

Kaye Husbands Fealing is the current Dean of Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology). Prior to this, they were a Senior Program Director at the [National Academy of Sciences](/org/national-academy-of-sciences), and before that, a Professor at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Fealing has also held visiting positions at several esteemed universities, including [Colgate University](/org/colgate-university), where they were the A. Lindsay O’Connor Professor in American Institutions, and [Smith College](/org/smith-college), where they were a Visiting Professor in the Economics Department.

Kaye began their academic career at [Williams College](/org/williams-college), where they served as the William Brough Professor of Economics for 20 years. During their time there, they taught a variety of courses on topics such as globalization, income inequality, deregulation, and privatization.

Kaye Husbands Fealing has a Ph.D. in Economics from [Harvard University](/org/harvard), with a focus on Industrial Organization, International Trade, and Development Economics. Kaye also has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics from the [University of Pennsylvania](/org/university-of-pennsylvania).

They work with Maryam Alavi - Dean, Scheller College of Business, Susan Lozier - Dean, College of Sciences, and Nelson C. Baker - Dean, Georgia Tech Professional Education. Kaye Husbands Fealing reports to Colin Potts, Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education.

Kaye Husbands Fealing

Charles Isbell is the dean of the College of Computing at the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology). Charles was previously a principal research scientist at AT&T Labs, Inc. from August 1998 to May 2002. Prior to that, they were at the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology) from 1994 to 1998. Charles has also worked at CMD-IT and Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC).

Charles Isbell received their PhD in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Charles also has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology).

They work with Maryam Alavi - Dean, Scheller College of Business, Leslie Sharp - Dean, Georgia Tech Library, and Susan Lozier - Dean, College of Sciences. Their manager is Colin Potts, Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education.

Charles Isbell

Leslie Sharp is the current Dean of the Georgia Tech Library at the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology). Leslie has previous experience working as an Associate Research Professor at [Middle Tennessee State University](/org/middle-tennessee-state-university) from January 2003 to December 2006, and as National Register Coordinator at the Leslie'storic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources from January 1993 to December 1999.

Leslie Sharp has a PhD in Leslie'story, Technology, and Society from the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology), an MA in Leslie'storic Preservation from [Middle Tennessee State University](/org/middle-tennessee-state-university), and a Bachelor of Arts in Leslie'story from The University of Georgia.

Leslie Sharp reports to Colin Potts, Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education. Some of their coworkers include Kaye Husbands Fealing - Dean, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Nelson C. Baker - Dean, Georgia Tech Professional Education, and Maryam Alavi - Dean, Scheller College of Business.

Leslie Sharp

Jim Fortner

Jen Howe has been working in development and alumni relations for over 20 years. Jen started their career at [Emory University](/org/emory-university) in 1996 as the Director of Development. In 2001, they moved to [Vanderbilt University](/org/vanderbilt-university) to start their first international advancement office as the Director of Development. In 2002, they were quickly promoted to Associate Vice Chancellor, where they supervised key fundraising, advancement services, and alumni relations functions. During their tenure at Vanderbilt, Jen was responsible for stewardship, major and principal gifts, corporate and foundations relations, planned giving, and campaign planning and execution. Jen also worked extensively with deans and faculty at the university and across the medical center, and was the lead on provost and other academic, institutional level priorities. In 2016, Jen left Vanderbilt to become the VP of Development at the [Georgia Institute of Technology](/org/georgia-institute-of-technology).

Jen Howe has a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from [James Madison University](/org/james-madison-university).

Some of their coworkers include Steven W. McLaughlin - Dean, College of Engineering & Provost and EVP, Academic Affairs, Kathleen Gosden - Interim General Counsel & VP, Ethics & Compliance, and Todd Stansbury - Director of Athletics. Jen Howe reports to Ángel Cabrera, President.

Jen Howe

Mike Shannon

Christopher Grahn

Gurpreet Singh

Wes Wynens

Melissa Busscher

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Joshua Chio

Laurence Jacobs

Skye Duckett

Bassett is currently a professor of urban and environmental planning and the associate dean for Research in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia. She also directs the school’s Real Estate Design and Development certificate program. 

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