Andrea G. Riley is Paine College’s new Director of Athletics effective July 1, 2026.
An Augusta native who was a student-athlete at Paine College, Riley returns to the college with more than 20 years of experience in athletic leadership, coaching, and educational administration, according to the college’s Facebook page.
“Her passion for developing student-athletes, building championship programs, and advancing academic excellence makes her the ideal leader to guide Lion Athletics into an exciting new era,” according to a Paine College Facebook post.



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