Name: Tina Taylor

Family: My mom, Sandra Taylor, my sister, Lauren Donagher

Hometown: Longview, Texas

Current Town: Houston, Texas

Years at UGA: 1999–2005

School/Degree: Terry College of Business – B.B.A. in Accounting (2003), B.B.A. in Finance (2004), and Master’s of Accountancy specializing in Tax (2005)

Profession: I’m a tax professional who advises clients on complex tax matters. My focus is on helping them navigate change—whether it’s related to new tax legislation, a new investment, or a generational wealth event—through thoughtful, strategic planning.

Accolades: UGA’s 40 under 40 (2019); Terry College of Business Trailblazer (2022); Peidmont Bank Arch Award (2023)

Book: Finding Me by Viola Davis – I love reading biographies, and this one highlights how she overcame challenges to achieve success.

Magazine: Bulldawg Illustrated

Podcast: I enjoy podcasts that focus on sports like The Pivot or pop culture like Amy Poehler’s Good Hang.

Blog: I don’t read any specific blogs.

Instagram: My Insta is full of dogs and people working out. My favorite account is my sister’s, @‌laurendonagher — she’s so creative and has amazing style.

Brand: I love a nice pair of jeans from either Mother or Veronica Beard.

Fashion Designer: Veronica Beard, Alice & Olivia (2), and Zimmermann are my current favorites.

Interior Designer: Sydney Erin Designs- her style is modern and comfy.

Chef: Aaron Bludorn (3) of Bludorn is one of my favorite chefs in Houston.

Historical Figure: Maya Angelou (4)

Quote: Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. – Maya Angelou

Describe Athens in five words or less: Saturdays in Athens are amazing.

Restaurants and Bars: Last Resort Grill

Athens/Campus Landmark: The Arch and Stegeman Coliseum (5) (I spent so much time here during my years at UGA, and this place holds incredible memories.)

Memory While in School: Playing basketball at UGA and the lifelong friendships that came from that experience.

Professor/Class: Mark Dawkins, Dan Smith, and Ben Ayers were my favorite accounting professors, and each played a key role in my development as a student.

Gameday Ritual/Plan: Spending time with friends before games is always on the agenda.

Tailgate Recipe: I love a good burger. (6) It should always be on the menu!