GAMFT Student Committee

Mission

The GAMFT Student Committee’s mission is to build a community of mental health professionals through advocacy, mentorship, networking, and professional development to empower and support students in their journey towards becoming Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.

Goals

We achieve our mission by:

  • Developing more presence and increasing the visibility of the Student Committee.

  • Identifying and understanding the needs of marriage and family therapy students.

How to Join the Student Committee

Join the Student Committee of the Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy to deepen your understanding of the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) field, access resources that support graduation and licensure, advocate for the needs and concerns of MFT students, and build meaningful connections with fellow students and professionals in the field.

If you are interested in joining, contact Drs. Jennifer Lambert-Shute and Hoa Nguyen.

Dr. Jennifer Lambert-Shute

Professor

Valdosta State University

jjshute@valdosta.edu

Dr. Hoa Nguyen

Associate Professor

Valdosta State University

hnnguyen@valdosta.edu

Student Committee Chairs

Camia Jones

Co-Chair | Mercer University 

Lindsey Sparks

Chair-Elect | Valdosta State University

Nikki Ray

Nikki Ray | Valdosta State University

Bethany Markley

Past Chair | Mercer University

Student Committee Members

Ashton Middleton

Valdosta State University

Barilule Mtuanwi

Valdosta State University

Kimmie Nguyen

Valdosta State University

Madison Benavidez

Mercer University

Sara Wood

Mercer University

Sharlene Calloway Johnson

Mercer University

Rebecca Soloway

Mercer University