RACHEL RAMSEY
Community Outreach Coordinator, Zell Miller Foundation
University of Georgia '18
Covington, GA
Bryan Miller first met Rachel, 24, when she interviewed for a job at the Zell Miller Foundation.
A native of Covington, Rachel graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in history after earning a Zell Miller Scholarship, the top tier of HOPE which provides full tuition.
Rachel came across a job Bryan had posted online. When Bryan asked during her interview why she applied, her answer was simple. “I owe Zell Miller a lot. What other place can a person go to Pre-K, attend college on a HOPE Scholarship, and get a job with a foundation where all those things are connected by one person’s legacy?”
She continued, “It took three museum internships to realize why I liked history so much. It’s the people. What I truly wanted to do was positively affect people’s lives and their communities.”
Bryan knew right away he wanted to hire her. Rachel has now been with the Zell Miller Foundation for a little over one year. She serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator where she helps foster relationships with stakeholders across Georgia.
“I have been able to travel and meet people all over the state while learning about the issues facing their communities. I am proud to be a part of a nonprofit dedicated to sharing the stories of people like me, the real beneficiaries of HOPE, and connecting them to each other.”