Aubrey Waters

Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics

Aubrey Waters is turning her passion for helping others into meaningful change through social entrepreneurship and community leadership.

Hometown

Statesboro, Georgia

Major/Minor

Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well Being
- M.S. Nonprofit Management and Leadership

Activities/Honors

• Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences member 
• Young Nonprofit Professionals Network at UGA
• SWAB Mentor
• Zeta Tau Alpha sorority 
• Brightpaths volunteer 
• UGA Emerging Leaders 
   

Why I chose my major

I chose Social Entrepreneurship for Consumer Well-Being because I wanted a major 
that combined my passion for helping others with my interests in leadership, 
communication, and creating a positive change. I’ve always been drawn to work that has 
a purpose behind it, and this major has allowed me to learn how to turn ideas into 
meaningful programs and organizations that can improve people’s lives. I also love that 
FACS takes a very people-centered approach to education. My major has given me 
opportunities to understand real-world problems while also learning how to develop 
creative and sustainable solutions. Ultimately, I chose this major because I knew it 
would prepare me not only for a career, but also to be a leader who can make a lasting 
impact in the community

What I like most about FACS

What I like most about FACS is how personal and people-centered it is. FACS gives 
students the opportunity to explore so many different interests while always focusing on 
improving people’s lives and strengthening communities. I love that this college 
encourages us to take what we learn in the classroom and apply it to real-world 
situations. I’ve also really valued the supportive environment within FACS and the 
relationships I’ve been able to build with professors, classmates, and other students. It 
feels like a college where everyone is genuinely passionate about what they do, and that 
makes me proud to be a part of it. FACS has helped me make this huge campus feel like 
a family!