ABOUT US
Mission Statement
Student Civic Engagement prepares students for their public lives as citizens, members of communities and professionals in society by providing civic education programming and service opportunities that respond to societal issues and concerns.

Meet Our Staff

Ellin McDonough - Director
Ellin McDonough (She/Her) As Director of Student Civic Engagement, Ellin leads efforts to engage students in service to the greater Atlanta community from all six campuses. With more than 15 years of experience working in higher education and social work, she is motivated to develop human talent that is prepared and ready to make a difference in the civic life of our communities. Ellin’s interest areas are strengthening workforce development, increasing literacy, and developing fair and affordable housing. Ellin holds a M.Ed. in Counseling degree from Winthrop University.

Morgan Connor - Coordinator
(Community Impact Corps & PawsForACause Contact Person)
Morgan Connor (She/Her) – Morgan is a current Ph.D. student here at Georgia State in the Social Foundations of Education Program. She is passionate about educational justice, and ensuring that students have access to an equitable, liberatory education. She holds her B.A. in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State, and her M.Ed. in Urban Education from Vanderbilt University. She is a life-long Atlanta resident and is excited to be continuing work in her community!
Shaneka Harvey - Coordinator
(Voter Engagement, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness & Earth Week Contact Person)
Contact Us
Student Civic Engagement
Contact Information
404-413-1550
[email protected]
Office Location
475 Student Center West
66 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address
Georgia State University
Student Civic Engagement
P.O. Box 3972
Atlanta, GA 30302-3972
Staff Contact Information
Director for Student Civic Engagement
Ellin McDonough
404-413-1553
[email protected]
Assistant Director for Student Civic Engagement
Byron Jones
404-413-1552
[email protected]
Coordinator for Student Civic Engagement
Morgan Connor
404-413-1551
[email protected]