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From stories of wellness and work life balance to insights on teamwork and what inspires our colleagues day in and day out, this month’s A&F Staff Profiles shine a spotlight on the people who make Georgia Tech thrive. Each month, we introduce you to A&F team members to hear what drives them, what they’re proud of, and the unique perspectives they bring to their roles. Dive into this month’s profiles and get to know the faces and voices shaping our community.

Laura Gustavson, assistant director of Emergency Management, exemplifies Everyday Excellence by consistently working to ensure that Georgia Tech is prepared to operate safely through disruption. Her work directly supports the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors by ensuring essential operations remain stable and coordinated during emergency incidents. Colleagues rely on her not only for technical expertise, but for her responsiveness and steady guidance. Learn more about Laura.

The Everyday Excellence Recognition Program highlights A&F staff who go above and beyond in their daily work. It celebrates the meaningful contributions that reflect Georgia Tech’s values – whether through excellent service, collaboration, innovation, or actions that make a lasting, positive impact on our community. 

Employee Appreciation Day is our annual celebration of the incredible people who make Georgia Tech a great place to work. We are thrilled to keep the tradition going with a full week of activities, giveaways, and appreciation leading up to the day on Friday, March 6.

Georgia Tech continually works to transform its physical campus in support of a more innovative, sustainable, and accessible learning environment. This update highlights the latest milestones, upcoming timelines, and how current work across campus contributes to Tech’s long‑term vision for growth and excellence.

The new Zero Waste Events Guide from the Office of Sustainability is your go-to resource for hosting sustainable events. It provides templates to communicate with attendees and vendors, checklists for planning, campus resources, and a certification recognizing your sustainability efforts.

All faculty, staff, and students who are active employees as of Jan. 12 are required to complete the 2026 Spring Biannual Compliance Training by today, Friday, Feb. 27, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

To support ongoing efforts to strengthen campus safety, transparency, and federal compliance under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, Georgia Tech will launch mandatory Campus Security Authority training in March.

The campus community is invited to participate in a week of events that increase awareness and actions to advance the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. View the list of activities planned throughout the week of March 2.

Join Georgia Tech as we honor José Andrés with the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage. Explore related events, volunteer opportunities, and RSVP at ivanallenprize.gatech.edu/allenprize2026.

Performance Management @Tech supports the Institute’s goal of supporting staff development and performance. It also supports our ability to leverage performance during the reward phase of the performance management process. 

2026 Goal Setting (Dec. 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026)
Setting goals that support broader department and Institute goals and strategic priorities can make our work more meaningful. 

2025 Annual Evaluations (Feb. 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026)
While feedback and coaching should be an ongoing conversation throughout the year, the formal evaluations provide an opportunity to record progress and discuss the full year’s performance and how your team delivered on goals.

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Be sure to visit Georgia Tech’s Careers Page to explore exciting job opportunities within the Institute. Whether you're looking to advance in your current field or explore new paths, our diverse range of positions offer something for everyone. Join us in shaping the future of innovation and excellence at Georgia Tech. Discover your potential and make a difference with us!

The ambitious capital project will elevate one of the nation’s top-ranked aerospace programs, fuel the state’s economy, and accelerate innovation across the aviation industry.