Mary Alston began work with UGA in 2006 as a student assistant to the Dean of the Franklin Residential College. In 2010, after completing her undergraduate degree the year prior, she was hired by Franklin College as a Development Associate to support the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. She became the Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship in 2014 where her responsibilities include stewarding donors of all giving levels and sharing the impact private philanthropy has on the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and beyond. She also manages the Dean’s Advisory Board and takes pride in showcasing all of the incredible accomplishments of our students and faculty. Mary Alston received a BFA in Interior Design in 2009 from The University of Georgia.