I love working in a collaborative environment that propels students to serve as engaged, lifelong leaders committed to positive change in the world. 

 

Contact for

Questions about the best ways to connect to the Leadership and Service Center, our staff, and Garnet Gate.

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Background

Ambra previously served at Emory University as a complex director within first-year residence halls and as an associate director for transitions and leadership programs for a total of five years. She is skilled in student leadership, social innovation, event planning, orientation and transition programming, and residence life.

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Education

Ed.D. Student Affairs Leadership
University of Georgia

M.Ed. College Student Affairs Administration
University of Georgia

B.A. Communication Studies
Furman University

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Recent Publications and Presentations

Hiott, A. Y. (2018, May). Social innovation in higher education: A toolkit for success. Southern Association for College Student Affairs, Webinar.

Yarbrough, A. A. (2017). Social innovation in higher education: A case study (unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Georgia, Athens, GA. 

Hiott, A. Y. (2017, October). Social innovation in student affairs. Southern Association for College Student Affairs, Chattanooga, TN. 

Yarbrough, A. A., Wright, C., Greenspan, O., & Sutter, W. (2017, March). A changemaker campus: Exploring the ecosystem. Ashoka U, Miami, FL.

Yarbrough, A. A. (2016, November). Social innovation in orientation: A collaborative case study. National Orientation Directors Association, Indianapolis, IN. 

Yarbrough, A. A., Shutt, M., Roche, R., Sweeney, D., & Rizzo, D. (2016, March). Using collaborative leadership to create a first-year orientation program. NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, Indianapolis, IN. 

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Service

Columbia Opportunity Resource
Membership Committee

Junior League of Columbia

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Awards

• 2018 Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support New Staff Member of the Year, University of South Carolina
• 2017 Ashoka Cordes Innovation Award
• 2017 Doctoral Student of the Year, University of Georgia

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Hometown

Travelers Rest, South Carolina

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Pronouns

she, her, hers

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Personal

Ambra enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, attending workout classes, and reading in preparation for book club.