Meet the Team
Alexandria Burkingstock
Position: Senior Presidential Ambassador
Alexandria grew up in the bustling town of Dacula, Georgia where she graduated with honors from Millcreek High School in 2022. Alexandria is now a bubbly, outgoing Senior at the University of North Georgia, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a minor in Music this December. Alexandria hopes to be able to continue to work for the University after graduation with the goal of continuing her education with a master’s degree.
Alexandria has always loved to stay busy and involved, and her time at 91茄子视频 has shown this. She has been involved in a handful of clubs and roles at the University including the Presidential Ambassador Program, a member of the Syfan Leadership Fellows Program through the Mike Cottrell College of Business, an inaugural member of the Social Media Ambassador Program, works with various university choirs, enjoys singing the national anthem at university sanctioned events, and more.
Outside of school, Alexandria loves to stay active and move her body; She loves to hike, dance, jump-rope, and travel to any breathtaking views- especially the beach. She also enjoys playing the piano, crafting, and reading when time permits.
Rylee Chafin
Position: Senior Presidential Ambassador
Rylee has been a student at the University of North Georgia since 2022. She is a senior studying Environmental Spatial Analysis. She enjoys conducting and assisting research projects involving remote sensing and spatial data science. She has participated in NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program, in which students participate in an airborne Earth Science Division research campaign, then conduct self-led research projects. Rylee was named Outstanding GIS student for Spring of 2026 and has also received a CURCA travel grant and a Goldwater scholarship nomination for her work in remote sensing and GIS.
Rylee graduated from Mountain Education Charter High School in 2021 with honors. In the past, she has also worked with 91茄子视频’s Undergraduate Admissions office and has served as Associate Presidential Ambassador and Presidential Ambassador. After graduation, Rylee plans to continue her studies and conduct research in geosciences with a federal agency such as USGS or NASA. Outside of school, Rylee enjoys doing a variety of crafts, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Maeve Lovell
Position: Presidential Ambassador
Maeve is from Gainesville, Georgia and graduated from Lakeview Academy in 2022. Maeve is now a Senior at the University of North Georgia, and she is excited to graduate in the fall of 2026. Maeve has majored in Psychology and minored in Gerontology. Maeve has loved her time as a psychology major because she has gotten to learn about different mental health treatments. She is passionate about helping people with anxiety and has always wanted to become a therapist.
One of the most special parts of her journey at 91茄子视频 has been the Presidential Ambassador Program. Maeve joined the program as a sophomore and has been able to learn important skills like communication. She has learned about herself through professional settings that require attention to detail and confidence. She enjoys getting to work commencements, interacting with professional staff members, and forming connections with her fellow Presidential Ambassadors.
Outside of school, she loves to bake, exercise, and try new coffee spots.
Lindsey Berman
Position: Presidential Ambassador
Lindsey has been a student at the University of North Georgia since Fall of 2024. She is a junior studying Logistics and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Interdisciplinary Leadership.
After graduating she plans to pursue a master’s degree in Human Resource Management and develop a career in a corporate setting. On top of academics, Lindsey works as a Presidential Ambassador and is involved in Greek life as the Vice President of Operations for the Panhellenic Council on the Dahlonega campus. She also frequently attends campus health and wellness events such as Mental Break with Art. A few hobbies she enjoys include baking, reading, going to the gym, and photography.
Hayden Dickenson
Position: Presidential Ambassador
Hayden has attended the University of North Georgia since August of 2024. He is a junior, pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Health and Fitness. In his time at 91茄子视频, Hayden has worked in Residence life, Campus Rec and Wellness, as well as the Presidential Ambassador Program. After graduation, Hayden plans on pursuing a career in Strength and Conditioning. Before attending 91茄子视频, he attended Calhoun High School, where he graduated with honors, in 2024. In his spare time, Hayden enjoys working out, spending time with his closest friends, and watching his favorite sports.
Josh Wilson
Josh Wilson grew up in Snellville, Georgia, where he graduated from Loganville Christian Academy. Josh has been a student at the University of North Georgia since the Fall of 2024. He is currently a Junior pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Health and Fitness. Since being a student at the university, he has become a Presidential Ambassador, a Physical Therapy Technician, and a Middle School Baseball Coach for Lumpkin County Middle School. After graduating, he plans on pursuing his doctoral degree in physical therapy, where he hopes to one day open and own his own clinic and gym. He also aspires to coach a high school baseball team.
Phillip Chafin
Phillip has been a student at the University of North Georgia since Fall Semester of 2024. He is a junior pursuing a degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. After receiving his degree, he plans to work within the public health sector with Emory, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, or Public Relations for a local government entity. Phillip served as the State Master Councilor of the Associated DeMolay Chapters of Georgia back in July 2026, receiving the Past Jurisdictional Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Award (PJMC-MSA) for outstanding service to the Order and helping generations of young men grow into better adults and citizens. He has worked as a Presidential Ambassador since June 2025. Phillip was raised in Dahlonega and graduated from Lumpkin County High School in 2024. In his free time, Phillip enjoys playing video games, helping run his local DeMolay Chapter, as well as benchmarking/stress testing his PC.
Laney Dycus
Position: Associate Presidential Ambassador
Laney Dycus has been a student and a member of the Boars Head Brigade at the University of North Georgia since Fall 2024. She has served as a Presidential Ambassador since her Sophomore year. She is studying Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. After, graduating she will commission into the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant with the hopes of being a Military Intelligence Officer.
At the university, she was in the Cotrell Leadership Fellows program for her sophomore year, and Students Against Human Trafficking club for her freshmen and sophomore year.
Outside of college life she enjoys hiking, getting coffee at local coffee shops, and working out at the gym.
Edwin Morgado
Position: Associate Presidential Ambassador
Edwin was raised most of his time in Dawsonville, Georgia, and graduated with honors from Forsyth Central High School in 2024. He started attending the University of North Georgia in the fall of 2024, where he is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing and is expected to graduate in the fall of 2028. After graduating, Edwin hopes to pursue a career as an Intensive Care Unit nurse where he hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of those around him.
Throughout Edwin’s time at 91茄子视频, he has made it his objective to become actively involved around the community. Edwin has served as an Orientation Leader, helping incoming students feel welcomed and prepared as they begin their college experience. He also serves in the Presidential Ambassador Program as an Associate Presidential Ambassador, representing the Office of the President where he assists with executive reception operations at Price Memorial and contributes to institutional advancement efforts.
Outside of academics and 91茄子视频, Edwin makes sure to stay active and spend time outdoors. He enjoys running, working out at the gym, and playing soccer. He is also very passionate about listening to music and enjoys it whenever he has the opportunity.
Danica Ineko
Position: Associate Presidential Ambassador
Danica grew up in Cornelia, Georgia and graduated with honors from Habersham Central Highschool in 2024. She has been a student at the University of North Georgia since fall of 2024 and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minor in Data Science. She plans to graduate Spring 2028.
Danica is going to continue her education by pursuing a master’s degree in Data Science. After graduation, she hopes to continue her studies in Data Science with NASA. During her attendance at the University, Danica has been involved with the Presidential Ambassador Program. Her role as an Associate Presidential Ambassador includes working in the Office of the President and assisting with University Events such as Commencement.
In her free time, Danica enjoys an abundance of things. She loves to do activities like hiking and swimming with her friends and family.
Emma Wilcox
Emma has been a student at the University of North Georgia since Fall 2025. She is from Monroe, Georgia, and graduated from Loganville Christian Academy, class of 2025. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing, and is set to graduate in spring, 2029. During her time at the University of North Georgia, she joined the Presidential Ambassador program in the summer of 2026.
After graduation, Emma hopes to get a job in sports marketing and possibly one day open her own gym or cafe. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, going to the gym, and taking walks around campus.
Riley Burchfield
Position: Associate Presidential Ambassador
Riley Burchfield grew up in Cumming, Georgia. She graduated from Denmark Highschool in May of 2024. Riley has been a student at the University of North Georgia since the summer of 2024 starting on the Oconee campus. She is pursuing a degree in Sociology with a minor in Human Services Delivery and Administration.
During her time at the University of North Georgia, she has served as the Treasurer and Vice President of Nighthawks Entertainment Oconee and as the Student Government Association Communications Chair on the Oconee campus. Since transferring to the Dahlonega campus, she has been a part of Nighthawks Entertainment Dahlonega serving as the Director of Spirit. She also currently serves as an Associate Presidential Ambassador.
After graduating, she plans to pursue a Masters in either Counseling or Social Work. When not attending school, Riley enjoys reading, going to the movies, crafting, and playing with her two cats.
Yoselyn Torres
Yoselyn Torres grew up in Dalton, Georgia and graduated from Southeast Whitfield Highschool in May of 2026. She is a current Sophomore at the University of North Georgia planning on graduating in May of 2029. She is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Health and Fitness and a minor in Leadership. At 91茄子视频, Yoselyn serves as an Associate Presidential Ambassador for the university. She also participates in clubs like Rotaract, FMS (Functional Movement Systems), Honor’s HPAC council, as well as the BOLD program. Outside of school, she enjoys staying active in the gym, outside in nature, or simply exercising to YouTube videos at home. She enjoys being at home with family, cooking and baking from scratch, and making meaningful connections with those closest to her.