Special Events & Protocol, located within Institute Communications, is responsible for the execution of high-level, Institute-wide events, and other large-scale lectures, dedications, inaugurations, and milestone events.

In addition to publishing up-to-date event planning resources, we are available to assist anyone who is planning a Georgia Tech event.

Our team also manages the Event Coordinators' Network, and connects our community of event planners to opportunities for continued professional development.

Our Events

Our team plans and executes Georgia Tech's high-level, Institute-wide events, and other large-scale lectures, dedications, inaugurations, and milestone events.

Our Services

From event management, planning assistance, and protocol resources, to training Georgia Tech's network of event coordinators, we're here to help!

Serena Wallace
Director, Institute Events

Areas of Expertise

  • Virtual events
  • Captioning
  • Commencement
  • Annual Events

Jillian Cruser
Senior Institute Event Coordinator

Areas of Expertise

  • Student Events
  • Customer Service
  • New Student Convocation

Rachel Miller
Senior Institute Event Coordinator

Areas of Expertise:

  • Protocol
  • VIP guests
  • Campus spaces

Lauren Overton, Event Coordinator II

Areas of Expertise

  • Research events
  • Event design
  • Special Events support

Shea Morris, Project Manager- Special Events

Areas of Expertise

  • Manages projects for the Special Events team. 
  • Processes purchaes and payment processes. 
  • Special event support.