Meet the Student Life Staff!
Ahmed Samaha
Director of Student Activities
(803) 641-3411
“Don’t sweat the small stuff.”
Ahmed grew up in Key West, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer University in both History and Political Science. He then attended the University of Georgia and received his Master’s degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education. (Go Dogs!) Ahmed is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Student Personnel from the University of South Carolina Columbia.
Ahmed and his wife, Kathy, met in college and they have been married for ten years! They have two sons, Drew and Tucker, as well as two labs. Ahmed has worked at USCA for 12 years and absolutely loves working here. When he’s not found at USCA, Ahmed can be found either reading, playing golf, watching reality shows, or enjoying one of his favorite things in life: sports!
Fun Fact: Ahmed played two years of Division 1 tennis.
Jennifer Overholt-Mau
Assistant Director of Student Activities,
Greek Life and Intramurals
(803) 641-3611
“If you can’t wear flip-flops, you’re in the wrong place.”
Jennifer was born in Philadelphia, PA and lived there up until college. She attended Coastal Carolina University, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. She was very involved in Student Activities at her undergraduate institution and became a proud member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. Jennifer then went on to attend Clemson University, where she received her Master’s degree in Counselor Education.
Jennifer is married to her best friend, Jamie. They have two cats named Mr. Bojangles and Rocky and one dog, Pacer. Jennifer joined the Student Life Staff in 2006 and one of her favorite things about her job is the students. Jennifer’s hobbies include traveling, reading, and sleeping.
Fun fact: Jennifer once wore flip-flops year round for two years straight!
Angel Lee
Assistant Director of Student Activities,
Programming and Volunteerism
(803) 641-3776
"Sure, girls from New York.... they are tough.
And girls from Georgia.... they are sweet. But those, born and bred, feisty
Kentucky girls.... they are the ones you have to look out for. We have sugar
and fire in our blood. We can ride a horse, be a debutante, throw a left
hook and tell you the entire UK line up.... all while making sweet tea. And
when we have an opinion, you get to know it. We're both the pride and the
downfall of the bluegrass."
- Ashley Judd
Angel grew up in Franklin, Kentucky. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English (Cum Laude) from the University of Kentucky in 2003 and received her Master’s of Science in Education, Higher Education from the University of Kentucky in 2006.
Angel has three dogs whose names are Chester, Toby, and Pearl and a lizard named Louie. Angel joined the USCA family in 2006 and loves working with the students here. In her spare time, Angel enjoys shopping, reading murder mysteries, sleeping, and going back home to play with her two nieces, Olivia and Sofia, and one nephew, Dallas.
Fun Fact: Angel often daydreams about being a pop star!
Judy Lisak
Administrative Assistant
(803) 641-3634
"This too shall pass"
Judy is originally from Michigan. She attended Grand State Valley College (now University) and received her Bachelor's degree while working at Western Illinois University in University Housing and Dining Services. Judy worked for Western Illinois University for eleven years before moving to Orlando, Florida to work in the Residential Life Office at Rollins College.
Judy and her husband Dan have one son named Christian and one granddaughter. Joining the Student Life Staff in July of 2006, Judy's favorite part of her job is the students. Judy's hobbies include reading, knitting, crocheting, and doing sudoku puzzles.
Fun Fact: Judy harbors an increasing fascination with ghosts and the paranormal!
