Raised in middle Georgia, Victoria has been in love with Athens and the University of Georgia since she arrived as a transfer student in 2002. Being a transfer student and having never had an advisor before, Victoria learned very quickly the importance of knowing who (and what) to ask about your academics! Victoria did eventually graduate in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in History and that earned her a job at the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences advising office front desk. After holding several administrative positions in student services, Victoria earned her Masters in Adult Education in 2012 and was hired as a departmental advisor for the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. After 7 years working with the Public Relations majors and the Public Affairs certificate students, Victoria left the University in early 2019 to care for a sick family member. After the loss of her family member later that same year, Victoria took some time to try something new. She spent 2020 working as a Substance Abuse Counselor and then started a podcast about kindness in Athens in 2021. In April 2022, Victoria returned to advising at the Exploratory Center for Intended Majors! Her passion for UGA and all it has to offer can not be understated! She believes in empowering her students to maximize their experience here at UGA while also helping prepare students to enter the workforce.
Victoria Cooper
Intended Advisor
