Alumni

Previous roles include Director of the Governor’s Office of Health Strategy and Coordination, Director of State Relations at the University of Georgia, Legislative Liaison and Policy Advisor to Governor Brian Kemp, and Government Affairs Manager at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

However, his journey into the realm of politics and public policy wasn’t always clear. “When I first got to UGA as a first-year undergraduate student, I thought that I wanted to one day go to law school. However, I quickly became involved with student government and several political organizations and realized that my passions were politics, government, and public policy,” he admits.

His advice for those aspiring to follow a similar path is straightforward: get involved. “Pursue internships, study abroad, and other experiential learning opportunities. Through these experiences, you will quickly discover early on what you like and what you do not like.”

He credits his time at Mount Pisgah Christian School for preparing him for life. “The rigorous academic experience at Mount Pisgah helped prepare me for success as an undergraduate student at UGA,” he reflects. “Most importantly, Mount Pisgah laid the foundation for my faith and set me on a path of pursuing the Lord. The incredible teachers and coaches at Mount Pisgah influenced me the most.”

For current MPCS students, he emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships with your peers, teachers, and coaches, as relationships with mentors in your future line of work and industry are critical for your success.

Most importantly, he encourages students to enjoy the journey. “Do not be so focused on your end goals that you do not take time to enjoy the journey. You only get to be a student at Mount Pisgah and a college student once, so take the time to slow down and enjoy the experiences while you work towards achievement.”

From a young age, Kyle was passionate about sports. Through hard work, dedication, and consistency, he transformed his dream into reality. Even today, 11 years after graduation, the attributes he gained at MPCS remain integral to his day-to-day life.

Beyond football, he earned a finance degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 2012, and as his football career winds down, he finds joy in coaching young quarterbacks.

Looking ahead, he plans to venture into medical sales and explore opportunities in real estate. His journey serves as an inspiration and a reminder that with passion, dedication, and the right attitude, one can conquer any field they choose.

“I had a lot of people at Mount Pisgah play a large role in shaping me to be the person I am today. Coach O’Connor, Coach Downs, Mary Ann Morris, and Principal Bill Shelnutt are people who stick out the most to me as influences in my high school years.”