Earlier this year, the University of Georgia announced the 2024 40 Under 40 honorees. The winners include 8 graduates with SPIA degrees. 40 Under 40 celebrates young alumni leading the pack in their industries and communities. Learn more about our Honoree Jessica Simmons, deputy CIO, Georgia Technology Authority, and executive director, Georgia Broadband Program.
What was your favorite SPIA class or favorite SPIA professor?
Dr. Bullock
What is one weird fact or tidbit that you still remember from school?
UGA’s first mascot was a goat.
What one superpower would you give to everyone in the world? How would the world change?
The ability to understand both sides of an issue. I think that everyone would be more civil and there would be less conflict in the world.
What is your favorite band or artist?
Anything country
Where’s the next place on your travel bucket list and why?
I would love to go back to Italy because I studied abroad there.
If you could have dinner with one famous person, living or dead, who would it be? Why?
George W. Bush. I think it would be very interesting, but also fun.
What is one piece of advice you have for current SPIA students?
Enjoy your time at UGA and build your network.
