Teresa Payne is the retired Director of Information Technology for the University of Georgias School of Social Work, where she built a 32-year career. A UGA Computer Science alumna, she was a trailblazer for women in the field, focusing on aligning technology with organizational goals and securing funding for innovation.
Deeply committed to her community, Teresa has served on the boards for the Athens Boys and Girls Club and Athens Habitat for Humanity. She has actively worked on projects to bridge the digital divide for underserved populations and mentored in the Clarke County School District.
In addition to her extensive career in higher education, she is the founder and CEO of her own web design and development company, Source of Solutions.