Support
Established in 2022, Forty-Niner First-Gen Support, also known as F1GS, builds a campus culture that promotes an asset-based perspective for First-Generation Niners. F1GS shapes opportunities for pride and celebration of First-Generation identity and fosters an environment of social and academic support, made up of two sub-support systems, Academic Support and Recognition Support.
Dr. Tonya C. BatesAssociate Teaching ProfessorF1GS (Academic Support)Biological Sciences
Nicole BenfordShe/HerDirectorF1GS (Academic Support)Niner Finances
Brianna DavisShe/HerAssistant Director of Professional DevelopmentF1GS (Academic Support)Belk College of Business-Undergraduate Programs
Travis Espinoza-MundoHe/TheyProgram CoordinatorF1GS (Recognition Support)Family & Supporter Engagement
Sydney GallupThey/ThemIndustry SpecialistF1GS (Recognition Support)Career Center
Liz GarciaThey/SheProgram CoordinatorF1GS (Recognition Support)Transition & Belonging
Mattie HarveyAssistant Director of Transfer Student ProgramsF1GS (Recognition Support)The University Transfer and Adult Center
Dr. Lorenzo HopperHe/HimAssistant ProfessorF1GS (Academic Support)Department of Public Health and Health Administration, Co-Advisor for First Gen Niners Student Org
Keyonna JoynerShe/HerProgram DirectorF1GS (Academic Support)TRIO
Danyal MahmudAssistant Director, Enrollment ProgramsF1GS (Recognition Support)Enrollment Programs and Communications
Shayauna NewsomThey/ThemProgram Director, Transition & BelongingF1GS (Recognition Support)Transition & Belonging
Laura PaganiStudent Services SpecialistF1GS (Recognition Support)Center For Graduate Life and Learning
