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Rebecca Berger (she/her) serves as Director of Testing and Disability Services at Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú. She supervises a team of dedicated professionals who ensure equal access to qualified students with disabilities through determining appropriate accommodations according to the framework of the Americans with Disabilities Act and promoting an inclusive environment at Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú. She received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Education from Fairmont State University and her Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from West Virginia University.  Prior to Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú, she served as Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services at High Point University and Assistant Director of Disability Services at West Virginia University.  Rebecca is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a member of the Association of Higher Education and Disability.

Keire Melson (he/him) serves as the Assistant Director for Testing and Disability Services. He began working in the Testing and Disability Services Office in 2023. He coordinates and provides programs, services, and accommodations for students with disabilities at Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú. He also assists the Director with program administration, outreach, and advocacy. Keire is a member of the Association on Higher Education And Disability. Before joining TDS, he was a Senior Program Coordinator in the Student Access Office at Vanderbilt University. Keire holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Georgia Southern University and a Master of Public Administration from Villanova University.

Kate Galbraith (she/her) serves as one of TDS’s coordinators, working mainly out of Galloway Hall. Kate has been with TDS for nearly two years, with nearly fifteen years experience in the rehabilitation/accommodations field. Kate has her masters in rehabilitation counseling, is a certified rehabilitation counselor, and is working toward becoming a fully licensed mental health counselor. Prior to her work in counseling, Kate worked in ecology research for fifteen years, having earned her masters degree in forestry from UGA. Kate is a native Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ún, returning to Georgia after an over 20-year absence in which she lived in NC, Utah, and Oregon. Kate enjoys backcountry camping, hiking, running, and gardening.

Tiffany Paschal, LCSW is an Atlanta-based clinician and former collegiate scholar-athlete. She holds degrees from Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú and Smith College School for Social Work. With a rich background in higher education counseling and accessibility services, Tiffany’s practice is centered on advocacy and self-determination. She is passionate about the "healthy challenge" of adapting to each client's unique story, helping them break through barriers to reach their full potential.

Felicia Johnson (she/her) is a proud Jaguar Alum. She has worked at Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú in Testing and Disability Services for more than 15 years. Felicia is responsible for scheduling and administering institutional and national examinations, keeping all testing materials and software updated, reporting, recording and analyzing monthly and fiscal year departmental data, proctoring exams for disability students as needed, and is the current Building Manager for Galloway Hall. 

Samantha Wise (she/her) serves as the Office Specialist for Testing and Disability Services in the Greenblatt Library. She earned her bachelor’s in healthcare administration from Georgia Southern University and master’s in public relations from Middle Georgia State University. Samantha is responsible for scheduling and administering Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú University exams for registered TDS students, keeping all testing materials updated, and supervising the team of student workers.

Clark McDowell (he/him) serves as a Graduate Assistant for Testing and Disability Services at Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú. He meets with students to discuss their support needs, coordinates meetings with Disability Services Coordinators, and helps manage department events and outreach initiatives. Clark is pursuing his Master of Education in Counselor Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from the University of Georgia. Prior to joining TDS, Clark worked as a Direct Support Professional with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and interned at a counseling center where he managed appointments and client records, and co-facilitated chronic illness support groups.

The following team of student workers assist with office operations, ensuring efficient workflow, and supporting the department’s mission to provide high-quality services.

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Christian Iloka (he/him): Cell & Molecular Biology

Jacelyn Roy (she/her): Kinesiology

Tamia Thomas (she/her): Social Work

Aryn Broadnax (she/her): English – Creative Writing