Community Liaisons are Georgia Southern students who serve as vital links between the university and local organizations. They recruit volunteers, manage programs, initiate projects, and address agency-specific needs. Each liaison aligns their work with one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting global objectives through local action.
Meet Our Community Liaisons
Explore the profiles below to learn about each liaison’s affiliated organization, contact information, and associated SDGs.
Ann-Marie Ogwara
Senior Companion Program / Trusted Riders
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Ann-Marie serves with the Senior Companion Program and Trusted Riders. She helps connect Georgia Southern students to meaningful service supporting elder care and transportation needs in the community.
Tysone Radford
The Living Wall | Bulloch County Recreation & Parks
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Tysone supports The Living Wall and Bulloch County Recreation & Parks. He engages volunteers in sustainability-focused projects and recreational programming that benefit local residents.
Mathurin Griffith
Kennedy Pond Conservancy | Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 15: Life on Land
Mathurin is involved with the Kennedy Pond Conservancy and Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful. His work focuses on environmental preservation and community beautification efforts.
Vacant
This liaison position at The Button is currently vacant. For volunteer opportunities with The Button, please reach out to the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement.
Haven Griffin
Eagle Essentials Food Pantry
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Haven works with the Eagle Essentials Food Pantry, supporting efforts to fight food insecurity on campus and in the surrounding community.
Jordan Aldridge
Statesboro-Bulloch County Regional Library | Friends of the Library
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Jordan partners with the Statesboro-Bulloch County Regional Library and Friends of the Library to promote literacy and community engagement through educational programming.
Note: For the vacant position, please contact leader@georgiasouthern.edu for more information.
Get Involved
Interested in volunteering with one of our community partners? Reach out directly to the liaison associated with the organization you’re passionate about. For general inquiries or to express interest in becoming a Community Liaison, contact leader@georgiasouthern.edu.
Understanding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all. Each Community Liaison’s work contributes to these global objectives.
