UGA 40 Under 40 celebrates young alumni leading the pack in their industries and communities. These talented young alumni embody the mission of the University of Georgia. They serve their communities, they innovate in their fields and they build a better world every day. With every new goal they achieve, every breakthrough they make, and every person they help, they prove that when the world calls, Bulldogs answer.
Nominated by their peers, they truly represent our best and brightest bulldogs. UGA’s 40 under 40 celebration is a moment to inspire each other in our shared commitment, broaden networks and connect with friends. Congratulations to the following Athens-Clarke County recipients on their noteworthy achievements.
Jim Griffin (BS ’07) Athens, Ga.; director of surgical oncology and HPV surgery, University Cancer & Blood Center
Lawrence Harris (BS ’12, Ph.D.’21) Winterville, Ga.; chief impact officer, KIPP Metro Atlanta Public Schools
Tionya Lawrence (BS ’07) Athens, Ga.; family nurse practitioner, Athens Neighborhood Health Center/Hilsman Health Center
Simone Moonsammy (AB ’10, BS ’10, MSW ’20) Athens, Ga.; owner, Athena Health & Consulting Group
Scott Voigt (BBA ’07, MACC ’08) Athens, Ga.; partner and co-founder, Verisail Partners
A full list of the 2023 recipients and more information about UGA’s 40 Under 40 can be found here.