Strategy  ·  Communication  ·  Leadership

Ann Macon
Watkins

Rising junior at the University of Georgia — studying management information systems with a focus on organizational strategy, technology, and the people who drive both.

University of Georgia — Terry College of Business Oxford Summer Program · 2026 Class of 2028
Ann Macon Watkins

Where strategy meets people.

I'm a rising junior at UGA studying Management Information Systems with a certificate in Personal & Organizational Leadership and a minor in Law, Jurisprudence & the State — a combination I landed on because the most interesting business problems sit at every one of those intersections. An AI certificate is in progress; I'll know if I'm in the program this fall.

Originally accepted into Grady College for journalism and law, I shifted into MIS because I wanted to understand the technology side of the organizations I eventually want to shape. I still write — for Rouge Magazine and for myself — because I think narrative is a strategy tool, not a soft skill.

I'm interested in strategy consulting and corporate communications — work that moves fast, where the thinking has to be solid and the story has to land. Currently studying abroad at the University of Oxford through UGA's summer programme.

What I'm involved in.

Organizational leadership, journalism, honors recognition, and an international academic programme.

01

Zeta Tau Alpha

Assistant VP Learning & Development  ·  Assistant VP Programming

Co-designed chapter-wide educational programming for new and initiated members; led onboarding initiatives and oversaw six committees spanning DEI, mentorship, chaplaincy, service, and environmental programming.

02

Institute of Leadership Advancement

Leonard Leadership Scholars — Scholar

Competitively selected for a two-year cohort-based leadership program in the Terry College — focused on values-driven decision-making, service-learning, and what leadership actually looks like in practice.

03

Order of Omega

Inductee

Initiated into UGA's national Greek leadership honor society recognizing the top 5% of fraternity and sorority members for academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

04

Rouge Magazine

Print Columnist  ·  Marketing & Events Coordinator

Researching, pitching, and publishing original fashion and culture articles; collaborating with editorial leadership to align content with brand strategy and audience positioning.

05

University of Oxford

Oxford Summer Programme, 2026

Study abroad at Oxford, expanding academic perspective across policy, leadership, and global institutions.

06

Cru at UGA

Lead Worship Singer

Lead vocalist for UGA's student-led Cru worship team — consistent rehearsal coordination and live event execution alongside a collaborative team.

Where I've worked.

May 2025 – Present

Spring Education Group — Wood Acres School

Teaching Assistant

Designed and led structured programming for 25 elementary students; coordinated with a team of instructors to execute daily schedules and applied behavioral management techniques to maintain a consistent, productive learning environment.

July 2025

Kidz2Leaders

Camp Hope Cabin Leader

Supervised and mentored 12 children of incarcerated parents within a faith-based leadership program designed to interrupt cycles of generational incarceration — serving as primary point of accountability for cabin welfare, behavior, and emotional support.

May 2023 – Jul 2024

Peachtree Gymnastics & More

Gymnastics Coach

Developed individualized training programs for students across all skill levels; coordinated with fellow coaches to assess advancement benchmarks and assisted in managing summer camp operations including scheduling and parent communication.

Feb 2019 – Present

Independent

Private Nanny & Childcare Provider

Consistent, reliable childcare for 10–20 families across concurrent client relationships — managing logistics including transportation, meal preparation, and household coordination.

Selected projects.

Journalism AMW

Beat Pitch — Organizational Growth Analysis

Analyzed UGA's Entrepreneurship Certificate Program growth from 38 to nearly 600 students — primary stakeholder research, data synthesis, and a professional written deliverable for a university audience.

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Editorial RM

Rouge Magazine Features

Campus culture writing and editorial features for Rouge — UGA's student-run lifestyle and culture publication.

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MIS · Systems Analysis CCO

Coca-Cola Mobile App

A full systems analysis project — business model canvas, process mapping, data architecture, project planning, and UX wireframing for a consumer loyalty platform.

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What drives the work.

01

Strategy & Consulting

Work where the analysis and the story both have to hold up. I'm interested in consulting as a place to sharpen both sides of that — the rigor and how you present it.

02

Communication & Narrative

Writing, editing, and structuring stories that make complex things click — from investigative journalism to organizational communications and advocacy.

03

Organizational Leadership

The people and culture questions — what makes teams work, what makes them fail, and how leaders shape both. My true academic passion.

04

Technology & AI

MIS-grounded fluency with AI tools and systems thinking — focused on what technology changes about organizations, not just how it works.

05

Law & Policy

A legal lens on business — how policy shapes strategy, how institutions regulate behavior, and where constraints become competitive opportunity.

06

UX & Product

Interest in experience design — how products communicate, how interfaces shape behavior, and the bridge between user insight and strategic execution.

Contact

Let's connect.

Open to internship opportunities, conversations about consulting and strategy, or just getting in touch.

Email annmaconwatkins@gmail.com LinkedIn /in/annmaconwatkins Website annmaconwatkins.com