The purpose of the Graduate Research and Education Advisory Council is to support and foster the achievement of excellence in all aspects of graduate studies and research at the University. The Council will achieve this through the following initiatives:
- Advising and supporting the Dean of the Graduate School
- Assisting in developing beneficial relationships with industry, government and other academic institutions
- Reviewing and supporting the School's strategic plans
- Reporting to the Chancellor and Provost on the status and opportunities related to graduate education and research
Council members have all demonstrated professional achievements in fields of importance to graduate education and research, and contribute to the balance of the Council's breadth and diversity.
2024-2025 Members of the Council
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John Hindle (BA '68, PhD '81)
GRE Advisory Council Chair
Founding Partner
Knowledge Capital Partners- Nashville, TN
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Thomas (Tom) Doub (MS '94, PhD '01)
Assistant Professor, Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center- Nashville, TN
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Kirk Elifson (MA '68, PhD '73)
Professor Emeritus, Rollins School of Public Health
Emory University- Atlanta, GA
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David Hobbs (PhD '79)
Washington Savannah River Company
Retired- Nashville, TN
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Donna Hobbs (PhD '80)
Augusta State University
Retired- Nashville, TN
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Barbara J. Johnson (PhD '99)
Dean, Perimeter College
Georgia State University- Atlanta, GA
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Lawrence (Larry) Kerr (PhD '90)
Deputy Vice President, Global Health and Multilateral Affairs
PhRMA- Washington, DC
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Tan Lu (PhD '08)
Partner
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP- Houston, TX
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Suzanne T. Ortega (MA '76, PhD '79)
President
Council of Graduate Schools- Washington, D.C.
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Mateo Perezrodriguez (MA '11)
Strategy and Operations Adviser
- Miami, FL
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Martin (Marty) Singer (MA '75, PhD '77)
President
Seller-Lehrer Family Foundation- Northbrook, IL