The Business Office within the College of Public Health Dean’s Office serves as the central coordinating office for financial and personnel matters, including budget management, payroll, employee in-state and out-of-state travel, procurement and human resources.

Services and responsibilities:

  • Overseeing financial operations, including maintaining the annual budget, developing financial reports.
  • Works with college administration and departments in developing business practices that adhere to UGA administrative policies and procedures.
  • Supports the hiring of new faculty, staff and student employees, and additional human resource needs within the College.
  • Assists with facility management requests.

Staff

Tina Supakorndej 
Director of Finance & Administration
207 Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
[email protected]
Phone:  706.542.4790
Fax:   706.542.6730

Brenda Merola
Business Manager, Budgets & Fiscal Compliance

116D Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
[email protected]
Phone:  706.542.5672
Fax:  706.542.6730

Leah Walshe
Business Manager

116A Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
[email protected]
Phone:  706.542.4118
Fax:  706.542.6730

Adrian Crabtree
Post Award Financial Manager
120C Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
[email protected]
Phone:  706.542.7200
Fax:  706.542.6730

Deanna Whiddon
Post Award Financial Manager
120A Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
[email protected]
Phone:  706.542.3007
Fax:  706.542.6730

Erika Flowers
Senior Accountant for Health Policy & Management
120E Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
Phone: 706.542.6140

Fax:  706.542.6730

Julie Hillsman
Administrative Specialist
116 Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
Phone: 706.542.9057

Fax:  706.542.6730

Diane Baird
Human Resources Coordinator

116E Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
[email protected]
Phone:  706.542.4369
Fax:  706.542.6730

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