Medical College of Georgia Alumni Association

Augusta is an important part of my story. I grew up here, graduated from John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, and later walked the halls of the Medical College of Georgia — just like my parents, Drs. Ronald and Barbara Spearman, who bumped into each other, literally, in the dorm room stairwell of Residence Four. That chance meeting kept my father in Augusta for his residency and eventually led to their marriage.  Sometimes our paths unfold in beautiful, unexpected ways. I believe our steps are often ordered, even if we don’t realize it at the time. 

If you had asked the 17-year-old girl I once was where she saw herself in the future, I assure you — never in a million years would she have imagined being appointed president of the Medical College of Georgia Alumni Association. 

The weight and significance of this moment are not lost on me. I am both humbled and deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve. I consider myself a servant leader. I don’t ask anyone to do more than I’m willing to do myself. Life is unpredictable, and if someone needs to tend to personal matters, I want to ensure our organization doesn’t falter. Knowing how to step in, delegate, or adjust when needed means having the humility to learn each moving part, and the courage to support others in theirs. 

Looking ahead, I believe that one of the greatest gifts we, as alumni, can offer is not just our financial support, but also our time and talent. We often ask for donations — and rightly so — but imagine the impact we could have if we also invested in the lives of students and prospective students by sharing our experiences, our career paths, and simply planting seeds of mentorship. That kind of outreach can change trajectories.