City Connectors

Greensboro is full of opportunities to learn, grow, and meet new people. The young professionals below are guides to the city and are interested in connecting with students who want to explore and learn more about Greensboro. Read about the City Connectors below and feel free to get in touch if you have questions about living and working in Greensboro, or introduce yourself if you see any of these friendly faces around town!


Taylor Collins
Taylor Collins
Collins & Galyon General Contractors - Project Manager
Ask me about:
  • Where to go golfing
  • Best places to fish
  • The Wyndham Championship
Alexandra Pappas
Alexandra Pappas
Volvo Group - Marketing & Comm Specialist
Ask me about:
  • Where to go for fitness activities
  • Breweries/restaurants
  • Community engagement
Libby Schinnow
Libby Schinnow
UNCG - Graphic/Web Designer
Ask me about:
  • Cooking
  • Rock climbing spots
  • Arts/culture
Tyler Wiersma
Tyler Wiersma
Bryan School of Business at UNCG - Assistant Director of Undergrad Professional Development
Ask me about:
  • Baseball
  • Spots for gamers/arcades
  • Places to go for craft beer
Amanda Loflin
Amanda Loflin
GSO Downtown Parks ~ Carolina Theatre - Director of Rentals & Special Events ~ Talent Buyer
Ask me about:
  • Concerts/live music
  • Favorite picks for good food
  • Festivals
Megan Mabry
Megan Mabry
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce - Director of Marketing & Comm
Ask me about:
  • Live music
  • Travel within driving distance
  • Theatre/arts
Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller
Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. - Director of Programs, Marketing
Ask me about:
  • Creative community involvement
  • Visual art/storytelling
  • Where to go thrifting
Michael Truong
Michael Truong
BB&T - Commercial Banker
Ask me about:
  • Local 5Ks/races to enter
  • Where to dance salsa/bachata
  • Where to see a nearby symphony
Lindsay Burkart
Lindsay Burkart
Housing & Residence Life at UNCG - Project Manager
Ask me about:
  • Tennis in Greensboro
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Designing/decorating
Walt Yates
Walt Yates
MassMutual Carolinas - Financial Services Professional
Ask me about:
  • Local restaurants/breweries
  • Innovation in Greensboro
  • Local sport events/leagues
Kennedy Currie
Kennedy Currie
Launch Greensboro - Community Manager
Ask me about:
  • Local live music
  • Opportunities for entrepreneurs
  • Basketball
Mary Lesa Pegg
Mary Lesa Pegg
Bryan School of Business at UNCG - Graduate Recruitment Manager
Ask me about:
  • Local restaurants/breweries
  • Yoga
  • DIY projects
Hilda Tajalli
Hilda Tajalli
Commercial Real Estate Broker - Brown Investment Properties
Ask me about
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Community development
  • Wellness and wellness initiatives