Darlington School: Private Boarding School in Georgia Episode 193: A Chat with Director of Alumni Relations Stephen Taylor ('02)
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Episode 193: A Chat with Director of Alumni Relations Stephen Taylor (’02)

July 10, 2025 | 251 views

Welcome to Episode 193 of The Darlington Podcast! 

In this episode, Chief Advancement Officer Julie Lucas ('97) talks with Stephen Taylor ('02), Darlington's new director of alumni relations. Together, they reflect on Taylor's experience as a Darlington student and his excitement to be back on campus working with alumni. 

Julie Lucas ('97) joined Darlington's Advancement Office in 2007 and was named chief advancement officer in 2016. Previously, she has served as director of development, director of giving programs and campaign director for Darlington's Second Century Campaign. Julie holds a B.A. in Communication from Loyola University New Orleans.

Stephen Taylor ('02) holds a B.S. in Political Science and Economics from Shorter University. Most recently, he was the director of resource development for the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Georgia. He is also co-owner of Taylor and Co. Realty Group, along with his wife, Amber, and serves as team leader of KW Rome Brokerage. Alumni can contact Stephen at staylor@darlingtonschool.org or 706-236-0408.

About Darlington Connects:

Darlington Connects

Every member of the Darlington Community has countless Darlington connections, especially in the work world. By supporting each other's careers and life goals, we are better connecting our students, alumni, parents, parents of alumni, and grandparents.

  • Share more about your career in a Darlington Connects spotlight on our website or social media
  • Lend your expertise to a current student or recent graduate
  • Connect with others in your field or your geographic area via our Alumni Directory or our Darlington Connects group on LinkedIn
  • Volunteer to be one of our guest speakers at Career Day

Click here to read more about how to get involved in Darlington Connects and email connect@darlingtonschool.org with questions.  


The Darlington Podcast is a collaboration between the communication and advancement teams, and is hosted by various members of the school community. Episodes are released biweekly on Thursday morning and available on most podcast platforms (search for The Darlington Podcast in your podcast player). Once new episodes are posted, you'll also be able to find them at www.darlingtonschool.org/podcast. Please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so that you'll get the latest episode! 

The Darlington Podcast intro music was written and performed by Elliot Luitwieler ('22) and Kathryn Davidson ('22). Justin Bruce, assistant director of the Teaching and Learning Center, lends his voice, and editing and production is handled by Maddie Chastain, content manager. 

If you have ideas for future episodes or have any questions about The Darlington Podcast, please email communications@darlingtonschool.org