We are fortunate to welcome Cathy Cox as our 21st president.  Below is a brief listing of her accomplishments and previous positions.  President Cox brings with her an excitement for YHC and higher education in general.  A kind, generous and approachable presence, Cox will certainly lead us with a sense of dignity and an unmatched energy and vitality. 

Name:  Cathy Cox
Hometown:  Bainbridge, Georgia
Spouse:  Mark F. Dehler

EDUCATION:

• Doctor of Laws (Honorary), 2007 -- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
• Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude, 1986 -- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Summa Cum Laude, 1980 -- Univeristy of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism
• Associate of Science in Agriculture (A.S., Horticulture), 1978 -- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• University of Georgia School of Law, January - May 2007 -- Carl E. Sanders Political Leadership Chair
• Georgia Secretary of State, 1999-2007
• Georgia Assistant Secretary of State, 1996-1999
• Georgia House of Representatives, District 141, 1993-1996
• Lambert, Floyd & Conger, Bainbridge, 1988-1996 -- Attorney/ Partner
• Hansell & Post, Atlanta, 1986-1988 -- Attorney/ Associate
• The Post-Searchlight, Bainbridge, 1982-1983 -- Special Assistant to the Publisher/ Reporter
• The Times, Gainesville, 1980-1982 -- Reporter

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

• State Bar of Georgia, 1986-Present
• Leadership Georgia, Class of 1990
• National Association of Secretaries of State, 1999-2007
• United Methodist Church, Member of Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church, Young Harris and former member of Bainbridge First United Methodist Church and Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Frequent speaker at United Methodist Churches of North and South Georgia Conferences.
• Trustee Emeritus:  Wesleyan College
• Member of the following:  Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, International Women's Forum, Bainbridge Rotary Club (Honorary Lifetime Member), Bainbridge Pilot Club (Honorary Lifetime Member)