Will Jimerson, college administrative officer for the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech, has been selected by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) to participate in the organization’s prestigious 2025-26 Emerging Leaders Program. 

The one-year program provides support, education, and network growth opportunities for business officers in higher education.  

“I am honored to represent Georgia Tech in the NACUBO Emerging Leaders Program,” said Jimerson. “I look forward to gaining connections, knowledge, and insights to become a more agile, emotionally intelligent, and resilient leader. I hope that my engagement in the program will enhance my skills to deliver efficient and effective administrative functions to support our academic, research, and service missions.” 

“The Ivan Allen College is proud to support Will in this exciting leadership development opportunity,” said Amanda Murdie, dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. “His participation is a reflection of his leadership and dedication to the success of the College, our faculty, and our students.” 

Jimerson joins a cohort representing 69 higher education institutions across 31 states and the District of Columbia. 

Sonja Christmas, an associate controller in the Georgia Tech Controller’s Office, was also selected for the program.