Welcome new staff member: Jane Pinson

Jane Pinson is the newest member of the Office of Undergraduate Advising, where she serves as an academic advisor for students majoring in sport management and exercise and sport science. Originally from Grayson, Georgia, Jane has called Athens home since 2021.

She joins the team from UGA’s College of Engineering, where she worked as the special events manager for two years. Prior to her time at UGA, Jane taught high school English and later served as a high school academic advisor in Barrow County. Jane is passionate about supporting students in the pursuit of their academic, professional, and personal goals. She brings a developmental approach to advising and believes in empowering students to make intentional, informed decisions throughout their college journey.

She earned her B.A. in English literature with a minor in history from the University of North Georgia. In her free time, Jane enjoys reading, hiking, watching movies, and spending time with her husband, Kris, their two cats, Sherlock and Carmen, and their puppy, Oaks.