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President 
Dr. Gina Lukoczki, KGS

Gina Lukoczki is an applied carbonate geologist at the Kentucky Geological Survey. Her recent research activities focus on the critical mineral potential of carbonate hosted and other types of mineral deposits of Kentucky and the role of dolomitization on cave and karst development. Last year Gina was busy with organizing many of the AWG SE Bluegrass Chapter’s Lunch and Learn events and is excited to take these to the next level in the coming year. In addition, as the president of the chapter, Gina would like to focus on fund-raising efforts with the hope of laying down the groundwork to establish travel grants and research scholarships for students in order to help increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the earth sciences. ​
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Secretary 
Antonia Bottoms, KGS, UK

In my personal time, I am a mom to two kids, and the owner of small farm full of chickens, dogs, cats, and bees. Professionally, I map surficial deposits throughout the state of Kentucky, and I am also a part-time graduate student with the University of Kentucky. As a student, I combine my knowledge of mapping surficial units with my interest in glacial lakes to look at lacustrine deposits near the Salt River. In my undergraduate experience, I was President of Sigma Gamma Epsilon and Vice President of the local Geology Club. I am very excited to be a part of the AWG, and I am looking forward to encouraging more people to come to our virtual talks and events. I am also eager for the day that we can all experience the comradery of this amazing group in person! ​
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Treasurer 
Sarah Arpin, KGS, UK

Sarah Arpin works with the Kentucky Geological Survey as a karst hydrologist and manager of the Kentucky Groundwater Data Repository. She is also beginning the first semester of her PhD program with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky. Sarah led the effort to revive the Southeast Bluegrass Chapter of AWG when the organization was faced with dissolution in October of 2019. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the chapter held some great meetings and events throughout 2020 and saw steady interest and attendance. After a successful year, the chapter’s probationary status was recently lifted. She would like to continue the momentum going into the new year and keep building the organization. The Southeast Bluegrass Chapter has been a great resource of knowledge and support for the community
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Communications Officer 

We are looking for a new officer! ​​
Student Liaison 


We are looking for a new officer! ​​
External Liaison 


We are looking for a new officer! ​​
Field Trip Coordinator 
Alexandria Thomas, KGS, UK

Alex is a first year graduate student at the University of Kentucky in the Earth and Environmental Sciences department. Her research is focused on Radon Data Analysis. She also received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in Geology. She also works as a student employee at the Kentucky Geological Survey. As a fun fact, she has a drone pilot certification.