Become a part of UGA® Miracle.
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Team Captain
Team Captains lead their Greek chapters throughout the year. They are the point of contact for their sorority or fraternity and help plan multiple Greek events throughout the year. Responsibilities will differ from chapter to chapter, but Team Captains are energetic leaders who foster UGA® Miracle’s relationship with the Greek Community.
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General Member
Our General Members are part of our General Body which aims to immerse students not on internal teams throughout the year by hosting monthly meetings, coming to events, and fundraising on push days. The General Member Program provides an overview of our organization and is the perfect opportunity for those looking to learn more about Miracle. Click below to become a General Member!
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First Time Committee Member
Committee Members are some of the most passionate people we know! As the heart of this organization, these individuals have decided to take an additional step of leadership and commitment, UGA® Miracle has many different committees in which these members take on various responsibilities. As a whole, these committee members inspire and push UGA® Miracle to achieve the impossible every day.
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Returning Committee Members
As a dedicated member of UGA Miracle, your commitment to making a difference in the lives of children has been invaluable. We are excited to invite you to apply for a returning committee member position, where your experience and passion can continue to drive our mission forward. We look forward to hearing how you plan to contribute to our cause with renewed energy and leadership.
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Executive Director
The Executive Director manages the Executive Council, Executive Board, the entire leadership team, and the organization as a whole. It is the Executive Director's responsibility to maintain the longevity of UGA® Miracle by adhering to his or her best judgement. The Executive Director will manage the organization to the best of his or her ability by promoting UGA® Miracle's values and a sense of family and respect.
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Executive Council
The Executive Council consists of 5 members who dedicate their time to working for the organization. The Executive Council consists of the Directors who lead their teams: Internal, External, Finance, Program and Communications. The role of an Executive Council member is an intensive and extremely rewarding experience. Council members invest their time into the UGA® Miracle family and gain so much more in the process. Organizational decisions, planning, and execution happens within the Executive Council in order to create an unforgettable experience for members at all levels of involvement.
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Executive Board
Executive Board members are selfless and relentless! The Executive Board consists of a total of 28 members who have decided to dedicate all they are to the improvement of the organization. The Board consists of the Co-Chairs who lead committees, as well as the Council of directors. Board members invest their time into the UGA® Miracle family and gain so much more in the process.
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Assistant Chair
Assistant Chairs have the unique opportunity to work closely with the Executive Board members of their committee and be lead the activities of their committee throughout the year. Each year, more and more responsibility is being placed on our Assistant Chairs to become leaders within their committee and create a welcoming environment for new members. The specific responsibilities of an Assistant Chair vary based on the committee's needs and focus throughout the year.
Discover your “why”
Dear UGA Miracle,
I’m Grace Tortorella, and I am humbled to serve as the Executive Director of UGA Miracle in its 31st year. This organization has not only shaped my college experience but also made me the person I am today. It is a privilege to serve in my local community with like-minded students who all share one mission: Changing Kids’ Health.
I was introduced to UGA Miracle as a freshman thanks to my hallmate at the time, Virginia Miller, who I now serve alongside on the Executive Council. Moving from New Jersey to Georgia, I worried about what finding my place on campus would look like. Virginia encouraged me to attend UGA Miracle’s annual recruitment event: Back to School Bash. That night kick-started a new chapter in my life. I joined the organization as a production committee member with the intent to dedicate my time throughout the year to photographing organization-wide events, including Dance Marathon. Dance Marathon is our capstone event held each spring, where we reveal our annual fundraising total benefitting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta!
After my first Dance Marathon, I knew I wanted to commit my all to this organization. I have spent the past three years serving on the Executive Board for UGA Miracle, which I believe is a testament to this organization and the passion that it fills students with. I have no background in the healthcare community, and following graduation, I hope to pursue a career as an elementary educator. Many people join clubs in college to build their résumés or further their careers. I joined UGA Miracle out of pure inspiration from the student leaders who came before me, the staff who work in hospitals every day, the children who have battled more than most ever will, and the families who support each other through it all. I feel fortunate to be in a position to give my time and effort in hopes of bettering the lives of others.
The two most rewarding aspects of UGA Miracle have been watching our funds build a brighter future for pediatric healthcare and getting to know our champion families. At Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, our dollars directly support Rehabilitation Services and the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, providing children with access to life-changing therapies and specialized care. I’ve had the opportunity to tour the hospital and meet patients and families who directly benefit from the funds we raise. Their strength and gratitude are constant reminders of why this work matters. Knowing that UGA Miracle contributed to the opening of the Arthur M. Blank Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility that opened last year, makes me incredibly proud to be part of an organization that continues to shape the future of pediatric healthcare in Georgia.
Our champion families are testimonies to the lifesaving care that Children’s provides. No matter my position — Production Committee Member, Production Co-Chair, Internal Director, or Executive Director — our families have remained at the forefront of my heart. I have had the pleasure not only of meeting these incredible champions but building a relationship with them. I have shared meals with our families, celebrated birthdays, and even had some of our champions as my students in class! UGA Miracle is more than a club, more than meetings on Wednesday nights, more than the official philanthropy of Greek Life, and more than fundraising. UGA Miracle is a family that makes the University of Georgia feel like home.
Thank you for being a part of this incredible community that continues to make miracles possible. Each person involved, from students and alumni to parents and supporters, plays a vital role in the impact we create together. Your dedication and passion inspire me every day and remind me why this organization means so much.
Changing Kids’ Health,