The mission of Leadership Atlanta’s Membership Committee is to create meaningful, enriching, and diverse programs that will appeal to a wide variety of Leadership Atlanta alumni in order to strengthen their ability to serve the community and to enable them to have a deeper impact while doing so.
We appreciate the generous support of our alumni members. Member incentives and benefits are listed below.
Diamond ($2,000+)
Platinum ($1,000-$1,999)
Gold ($500-$999)
Leadership Champions ($300-$499)
Leadership Circle ($200-$299)
Supporting Member ($125-$199)
Out of Area ($50)
Calling All Leadership Atlanta Alumni!
Mark your calendars and plan to join your fellow alumni at following 2019-2020 events! Planned by a broad team of alumni volunteers, these events are designed to keep you educated, engaged and connected to each other and the community.
More specific details on location and times will be updated as they are confirmed. Stay tuned! Questions? Contact LeadershipAtlanta2@LeadershipAtlanta.org.
2019-2020 Alumni Calendar (Dates Subject to Change)
50th Anniversary Events Calendar
As of May 30, 2019
Diamond ($2,000+)
Christopher Ahrenkiel ‘17
Kenneth Ashley ‘14
Eric Barnum ‘14
Nisha Botchwey ‘18
Katharine Day Bremer ‘02
John Brewer ‘13
Rodney Bullard ‘12
Amy Corn ‘18
Kimberlyn Daniel ‘14
Michael Donnelly ‘14
Daniel Gordon ‘15
Steve Green ‘18
Laurel Hill ‘17
Michael Hobbs, Jr. ‘08
Julia Houston ‘18
Ronald Johnson ‘16
Sucheta Kamath ‘15
Tony Oglesby ‘11
Zachary Parker ‘16
Mike Russell ‘17
Kenneth Saffold ‘17
Michael Vincent Smith ‘09
April Spencer ‘19
C.J. Stewart ‘15
Wendy Stewart ‘17
William “T.” Thompson ‘06
John Tien ‘18
Kevin Woods ‘18
Paul Zuraswki ‘19
Platinum ($1,000-$1,999)
Brent Adams ‘08
Latanza Adjei ‘19
Marlene Alexander ‘17
Joel Arogeti ‘08
Ambrish Baisiwala ‘15
Marva Bailer ‘19
Jennifer Barlament ‘18
Thua G. Barlay ‘18
Keith Barnett ‘18
Brett Bartlett ‘17
Molly Battin ‘18
Alba Baylin ‘18
Kimberly Bearden ‘08
Brigette Peck ‘19
Marva Bailer ‘19
Justin Berman ‘14
Jason Blake ‘18
David Brand ‘18
Robert Brawner ‘18
William Brewster ‘17
Ruben Brooks ‘15
Kevin Campbell ‘18
Rakesh Chauhan ‘18
Pedro Cherry ‘16
Marquette Chester ‘08
Ron Clark ‘07
Victoria Collier ‘19
Thomas Cook ‘11
James Connelly ‘18
Jackie Cushman ‘18
Sallie Adams Daniel ‘95
Tye Darland ‘19
Walter Davis ‘18
Narinder Dhaliwal ‘19
Ben Deutsch ‘12
Audra Dial ‘16
David Dorton ‘18
Catherine Downey ‘18
Isa Ellis ‘18
Todd Ellis ‘18
Cynthia Ethridge ‘14
Burt Fealing ‘18
David Felfoldi ‘18
Jacob Ferro ‘15
Victoria Forbes-Roberts ‘17
J. DeLano Ford ‘16
Art Gambill ‘18
Charles Garren ‘17
Andrew Ghertner ‘80
Shelley Giberson ‘15
Jamie Graham ‘19
Ryan Grant ‘19
Susan Grant ‘06
Allegra Lawrence-Hardy ‘05
Adam Harrell ‘19
Sandra Harris-Hooker ‘18
Lila Hertz ‘93
Douglas Hertz ‘90
Sharon James Jordan ‘12
Matthew Johnson ‘17
Tharon Johnson ‘16
Alison Jones ‘18
Archie Jones ‘18
Scott Jordan ‘17
Stacey Key ‘14
Brian Kurlander ‘17
Sonjui Kumar ‘14
Stephen Lewis ‘07
Michael Lipton ‘19
Kevin Lyman ‘18
Willie Mayberry ‘19
Sally McDaniel ‘82
Whitcliff McKnight ‘18
Nishant Mehta ‘18
Glenn Mitchell ‘17
Josh Moffitt ‘19
John Morrow ‘19
Sherri Nadeau ‘97
John O'Neill ‘11
Vicki Palmer ‘89
Chad Parker ‘18
Brian Pauling ‘18
Chris Peck ‘16
Sam Pettway ‘87
Evan Pontz ‘17
Condace Pressley ‘16
Jerome Roberts ‘19
Hedy Rubinger ‘19
Erica Qualls-Battey ‘10
Valerie Montgomery Rice ‘13
Teresa Rivero ‘99
Kitty Chaney Reed ‘16
Jerome Roberts ‘19
Hedy Rubinger ‘19
Janice Rys ‘08
Sheryl Sellaway ‘07
Nzinga Shaw ‘19
John Sparrow ‘17
Margaret Stagmeier ‘16
Michele Taylor ‘18
Bernard Taylor ‘90
Bentina Chisolm Terry ‘05
Cyril Turner ‘07
Dexter Warrior ‘95
David Watson ‘18
Sheila Weidman-Farley ‘04
Mark Weinstein ‘10
Jacqueline Welch ‘06
Michelle Wells ‘17
Dennis White ‘12
Christopher Womack ‘00
Gold ($500-$999)
Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim ‘16
Kimberly Esmond Adams ‘10
Afshan Ali ‘18
Renee Allain-Stockton ‘90
Ronald Alston ‘18
Ana Amato ‘18
Deanna Anderson ‘18
Michael Anderson ‘96
Claire "Yum" Arnold ‘97
Ellen Arnovitz ‘97
Thomas Asher ‘73
Ilham Askia ‘17
Clint Bailey ‘14
James Bailey ‘14
Laura Balser ‘11
Douglas Balyeat ‘14
Patricia Barmeyer ‘82
Susan Bell ‘19
Peter Berg ‘12
Aaron Berger ‘17
Candy Berman ‘92
Stephen Berman ‘95
Jay Bernath ‘08
Ken Bernhardt ‘97
Lori George Billingsley ‘08
Denise Billups ‘03
Becky Blalock ‘97
Simon Bloom ‘17
Bella Borghi ‘19
Sarah Robinson Borders ‘01
Sherry Boston ‘17
Christopher Boyd ‘18
Duke Bradley, III ‘17
Frank Brown ‘19
Scott Brown ‘18
Rodney Bryant ‘18
Glenn Cartledge ‘94
LaKeitha Carlos ‘19
F. John Case ‘16
Lillian Caudle ‘15
Chris Chan ‘19
Robiaun Charles ‘19
Jo Ann Chitty ‘14
Eric Christ ‘18
Bobbi Cleveland ‘81
Carol Collard ‘19
LeighAnn Costley ‘13
Ann Cramer ‘77
Jay Cranman ‘18
Ann Curry ‘80
Jennifer Dangar ‘11
Meagan Davies ‘14
Timothy Davies ‘16
Erica DeChicchis ‘18
Amy Dosik ‘16
Angela Dotson ‘18
David Dreyer ‘18
Mark Dvorak ‘18
David Eidson ‘15
Noni Ellison ‘14
Yelena Epova ‘11
Michael Eriksen ‘19
Adina Erwin ‘19
Jimmy Etheredge ‘19
Gail Evans ‘79
Patricia Falotico ‘07
Paul Fancher ‘19
Tracy Field ‘08
Marty Fleischman ‘12
Jodi Fleisig ‘18
Brian Friedman ‘17
Ron Frieson ‘02
John Fuchko III ‘18
Gerard Gibbons ‘16
Duncan Gibbs ‘08
Deirdra Glover ‘14
Shani Godwin ‘16
Lisa Gordon ‘08
Matt Gove ‘16
Kevin Green ‘06
Chad Gregory ‘19
Kevin Grimes ‘13
Samuel Gude ‘92
Jodie Guest ‘11
Heather Hamby ‘16
Bennie Harris ‘17
Carol Henderson ‘12
Will Herman ‘19
Sarah Higinbotham ‘17
Ayanna Hill-Gill ‘17
Jeffrey Hines ‘08
Sivan Hines ‘09
Elizabeth Hoemeke ‘19
Michael Hollingsworth, II ‘14
Justin Honaman ‘14
Monique Honaman ‘16
Brian Hooker ‘16
Douglas Hooker ‘03
Keith Horton ‘17
Tad Hutcheson ‘03
John Hutchins ‘19
Sonji Jacobs ‘16
Lolita Browning Jackson ‘19
David Jernigan ‘13
Bob Jimenez ‘04
Jose Jimenez ‘18
Ronald Johnson ‘18
Yvonne Bryant Johnson ‘97
Chad Jones ‘18
LeeAnn Jones ‘15
Milton Jones, Jr. ‘90
Patric Jordan ‘05
Anne Kaiser ‘94
Jonathan Karron ‘17
Candace Kaspers ‘86
Steve Kennedy ‘13
Soumaya Khalifa ‘15
Lauren Kiefer ‘13
Cassandra Kirk ‘16
Soon Mee Kim ‘17
Jo Kirchner ‘11
Katie Kirkpatrick ‘12
Barry Koch ‘17
Elisa Kodish ‘19
Lauren Koontz ‘18
Tameeka Law Walker ‘17
Rebekah LeMon ‘19
David Lee ‘17
June Lee ‘17
Ellen Dracos Lemming ‘12
Marva Lewis ‘17
Pascal Lewis ‘19
Helene Lollis ‘08
Wonya Lucas ‘05
Dana Lupton ‘16
Marcus Margerum ‘19
Kathleen Marran ‘17
Brandon Marzo ‘13
Gerald McDowell ‘19
Juan McGruder ‘18
Tim McVay ‘14
Addison Meriwether ‘19
Melinda Miller-Thrasher ‘17
Keith Millner ‘18
Adrienne Mims ‘95
John Moeller, Jr ‘18
Meredith Moore ‘17
Roger Morales ‘14
Wanda Morganstern ‘09
Constance Nagle ‘18
Vish Narendra ‘17
Nick Nelson ‘17
Robert Nibbs, Jr. ‘15
Jeffrey Nix ‘03
Eric O’Brien ‘18
Reginald O'Shields ‘16
Phaedra Parks ‘10
Ed Patterson ‘14
David Paule ‘15
Tara Perry ‘97
Franzelle Pertilla ‘09
David Peterson ‘04
Malloy Peterson ‘17
Amy Phuong ‘17
Hunter Pierson ‘16
Adrian Powell ‘18
Helen Smith Price ‘95
Juliette Pryor ‘19
Deepak Raghavan ‘14
Denise Reese ‘17
Mitch Reiner ‘19
Blythe Robinson ‘15
Tim Robinson ‘13
Michael Russell ‘03
Teya Ryan ‘11
Emily Sanders ‘94
Kerri Sauer ‘17
Julie Seitz ‘13
Cathy Selig ‘93
Linda Selig ‘89
S. Stephen Selig, III ‘75
Salaam Semaan ‘16
J. Neil Shorthouse ‘76
Daniel Shoy, Jr. ‘17
Theia Smith ‘18
Kofi Smith ‘15
Phillip Smith ‘11
Pamela Stewart ‘15
Cati Stone ‘18
Alan Stukalsky ‘16
Tracy Rathbone Styf ‘17
Michael J. Sullivan ‘15
Alex Taylor ‘06
Tracy Techau ‘15
Terri Theisen ‘07
Beverly Thomas ‘86
Brannigan Thompson ‘17
Christopher Tomlinson ‘18
Belisa Urbina ‘17
Adriana Varela ‘18
Armand Vari, Jr. ‘13
Don Vassel ‘18
Scott Wandstrat ‘18
Charmaine Ward-Millner ‘01
Benjamin White ‘85
Timothy Wilkerson ‘16
Patricia Williams ‘91
Marian Woods 2017
Yvonne Cowser Yancy ‘13
Leadership Champions ($300-$499)
Elaine Alexander ‘77
William Alexander ‘90
Asad Bashey ‘08
Reneé Bentley ‘94
Dianne Bernez ‘07
Freda Brazle ‘06
Sunny Burrows ‘10
Lee Burrows ‘08
Cassius F. Butts ‘12
W. Imara Canady ‘07
Elaine Carlisle ‘01
Thomas Carroll ‘08
Ashley Carson ‘16
John Chandler ‘83
Steve Church ‘13
Marifred Cilella ‘09
Dallas Clement ‘06
Ada Lee Correll ‘96
Dan Corso ‘17
Alma Davis ‘19
Richard Deane, Jr. ‘97
Mable Densler ‘80
René Diaz ‘94
Andre Dickens ‘16
Derin Dickerson ‘16
Charlotte Brown Dixon ‘97
Sally Dorn ‘82
Thomas Dortch, Jr. ‘83
Roxanne Douglas ‘95
Lawrence Drake ‘13
Valerie Edwards ‘98
Diana Ellsworth ‘07
Kimberley Euston ‘12
Duriya Farooqui ‘18
Marion Fedrick ‘13
Ed Fisher ‘10
Mary Ford ‘14
Sandra Elizabeth Ford ‘19
David Gevertz ‘14
Kevin Glass ‘11
Keith Green ‘03
Daryll Griffin ‘01
Stacy Grooms ‘13
Jo Ann Haden-Miller ‘07
Robert Hahn ‘09
Jamila Hall ‘17
Cathy Hampton ‘03
Joe Handy ‘19
Judy Hanenkrat ‘80
Avarita Hanson ‘87
Russ Hardin ‘91
Juanika Mainor Harper ‘19
Mona Harty ‘13
Page Harty ‘15
Richard Hays ‘00
Michael Iverson ‘17
Audrey Jacobs ‘10
Erika James ‘16
Henry Kelly ‘00
Elizabeth Kelly ‘97
Becky Powhatan Kelley ‘10
Colin Kelly ‘19
Eloisa Klementich ‘17
Randolph Koporc ‘14
Steven Labovitz ‘95
Bryan Long ‘12
Ty Lord ‘15
Pierluigi Mancini ‘15
Rhonda Matheison ‘99
David Mathews ‘17
Gary McGaha ‘17
Milford McGuirt ‘92
David Minkin ‘05
Glenda Blum Minkin ‘04
Jackie Montag ‘90
Clair Muller ‘86
Thomas Muller, Jr. ‘80
Vir Nanda ‘03
Patrick Noonan ‘04
Nan Orrock ‘08
Cynthia Jones Parks ‘97
Lynn Pattillo ‘03
Kevin Perry ‘07
Egbert Perry ‘87
Gregory Pierce ‘01
Mary Portman ‘91
Shannon Powell ‘17
Ashley Preisinger ‘10
Kirk Rich ‘11
Kevin Riley ‘15
Shana Rooks ‘16
Shannon Sale ‘17
Alex Scollon ‘19
John Seeds ‘15
Georgia Sheats ‘17
Rita Sheffey ‘05
Nathaniel Smith, Jr. ‘09
Ann Stallard ‘77
Ricky Steele ‘86
Carolyn J. Stefanco ‘13
Jules Stine ‘78
Lauri Strauss ‘15
Bud Stumbaugh ‘77
Deborah Sudbury ‘97
Judy Tabb ‘04
Paula Tkac ‘19
Vasanne Tinsley ‘19
Aaron Watson ‘92
Eric Wilson ‘04
Robert Wright ‘05
Leadership Circle ($200-$299)
Emily Acker ‘19
William Adams ‘03
Yolanda Adrean ‘12
Kent Alexander ‘94
Steven Alexander ‘10
Mike Alexander ‘16
Raymond Allen ‘07
Peggy Allumbaugh ‘03
Douglas Ander ‘10
Rock Anderson, Jr. ‘96
Rick Aranson ‘18
Eliot Arnovitz ‘98
Allison Ashe ‘17
Kathy Ashe ‘88
Hany Atallah ‘15
Tracey Atwater ‘12
Samuel Bacote, III ‘00
Susannah Balish ‘13
Barbara Balser ‘86
Joseph Bankoff ‘84
Benjamin Bao ‘98
Tami Maxwell Barron ‘09
M. Brantley Barrow ‘12
Chloe Barzey-Donaldson ‘10
Michael Baskin, Sr. ‘94
Marcus Bell, Sr. ‘88
Brenda Joy "BJ" Bernstein ‘09
Myra Bierria ‘12
J. Veronica Biggins ‘83
Protip Biswas ‘18
Renay Blumenthal ‘06
Barbara Boardman-Phillipps ‘79
Dennis Boyden ‘90
Lisa Brill ‘96
Althea Broughton ‘13
Moses Brown, Jr. ‘93
Amanda Brown-Olmstead ‘77
Suzanne Boas ‘97
Ed Buckley ‘13
Jami Buck-Vance ‘09
Catherine Buell ‘18
Chris Burke ‘19
Collie Burnett, Jr. ‘87
Candace L. Byrd ‘12
Margaret Claiborne Campbell ‘16
Norman Carmichael ‘99
Gerry Carson ‘17
James Carson ‘73
Deke Cateau ‘19
Joseph Chapman, Jr. ‘03
Lorri Christopher ‘88
Milton Clipper ‘99
Kathy Colbenson ‘03
Tony Conway ‘04
Brenda Foye Cornelius ‘02
Tom Cunningham ‘18
Tonya Curry ‘03
Sandra Cuttler ‘89
Diana Champ Davis ‘19
Tread Davis, Jr. ‘70
J. Robin DeAndrade ‘82
Anne Deeley Easterly ‘80
Fabian DeRozario ‘11
Suzanne Donner ‘83
Jim Durrett ‘13
Lisa Dwyer ‘14
Belinda Edwards ‘07
Charles Edwards ‘96
Jo Roberson Edwards ‘95
Jeffrey Ellman ‘14
Julia Emmons ‘01
Joyce Essien ‘07
Greg Euston ‘17
Steve Fennessy ‘17
Danny Flanigan, Jr. ‘89
Virgil Fludd ‘09
Staci Fox ‘15
Peter Fozzard ‘98
Edward Francis ‘86
Christopher Freer ‘14
Charles Frew ‘10
Ernestine W. Garey ‘14
Gayle Gellerstedt ‘84
Michael German ‘91
Jeff Glazier ‘19
Virginia Gorday ‘99
Valerie Montague Goldston ‘92
Howard Grant ‘06
C. Scott Greene ‘09
F. Stuart Gulley ‘10
Robby Gulri ‘18
F. Sheffield Hale ‘96
Vicki Hamilton ‘09
Jan Harralson ‘03
Aubrey Harrell ‘13
Marc Harrigan ‘11
David Hartnett ‘13
Kim Hartsock ‘16
Charlie Henn ‘11
Jo Ann Herold ‘12
Sheryl Heron ‘02
Jennifer Hightower ‘12
Hollister Hill ‘14
H. Eric Hilton ‘12
Audrey Hines ‘99
Charles Hodges, II ‘10
Deb Houry ‘13
Barbara Benson Howell ‘94
Charles Huddleston ‘86
Holly Hughes ‘10
Sharla Jackson ‘200
Alicia Ivey ‘11
Audrey Jacobs ‘10
Sharla Jackson ‘19
Mary James ‘91
Timothy Jefferson ‘02
Maurice Jenkins, Jr. ‘03
E. Jewelle Johnson ‘16
Larry Johnson ‘17
Peggy Johnson ‘13
Charles S. Johnson, III ‘80
Ben Johnson, III ‘82
Rafer Johnson ‘09
Weyman Johnson, Jr. ‘03
Marsha Sampson Johnson ‘88
Jenna Kelly ‘19
Jewel P. Kennedy ‘90
Richard Kessler ‘82
Ayesha Khanna ‘01
Monica Khant ‘15
Rob Kight ‘11
Darnita Killian ‘13
Jesse Killings ‘15
Reed Kimbrough ‘05
Charlotte King ‘03
Raymond King ‘01
B. Mitchell King ‘06
Dorothy Yates Kirkley ‘87
Grace Kolvereid ‘16
Carrie Kurlander ‘11
Joy Lampley-Fortson ‘12
Nancy Lane ‘09
John Lawrence ‘77
Ralph Levy ‘95
John Lewis, Jr. ‘12
Hank Linginfelter ‘09
Milton Little, Jr. ‘10
Alonzo Llorens ‘07
Tracey Lloyd ‘18
Cheryl Lomax ‘13
Kaneta Lott ‘99
Saundra Maass-Robinson ‘88
Elisabeth Marchant ‘04
Jason Martin ‘16
Cheryl McAfee ‘97
Allen McDaniel ‘88
Sheri McGaughy ‘15
Kirk McGhee ‘13
John McKenney ‘14
Reginald Mebane ‘07
Vikki Millender-Morrow ‘09
Hala Moddelmog ‘97
Michele Molden ‘14
C. David Moody, Jr. ‘98
Susan Morgan ‘09
Richard Moultrie ‘16
Andrew Much ‘12
Winfield Murray ‘17
Janine Musholt ‘19
Mary Ann Oakley ‘79
Keith Parker ‘14
Jackie Parker ‘10
Kirtan Patel ‘05
Kathleen Barksdale Pattillo ‘97
Leslie D. J. Patterson ‘06
Solon Patterson ‘74
Monica Pearson ‘77
Patrise Perkins-Hooker ‘94
Michael Petrik ‘97
Alicia Philipp ‘80
Marian Pittman ‘10
Melanie Platt ‘04
Shirley Powell ‘06
Stanley Pritchett, Sr. ‘11
Nancy Rafuse ‘11
Shyam Reddy ‘10
Josephine Reed-Taylor ‘10
Margaret Conant Reiser ‘96
Robert Reiser, Jr. ‘80
Mollye Rhea ‘12
Jennifer Rigby ‘04
Mark Riley ‘94
Mark Rinder ‘11
Mark Roberts ‘10
Conchita Robinson ‘96
JaKathryn Ross ‘16
Josh Rowan ‘12
David Rubinger ‘00
Clinton Rucker ‘17
Amelia Rudolph ‘17
H. Jerome Russell ‘92
Terry Russell ‘03
Rodney Sanders ‘16
Guido Sacchi ‘08
Robin Sangston ‘14
J. Kimberly Scholes ‘09
Dirk Schroeder ‘15
Victoria Seals ‘18
Puneet Seth ‘16
William Seto ‘92
Jerry Shirk ‘11
Joyce Shlesinger ‘98
John Sibley, III ‘84
Frank Ski ‘03
Jane Smith ‘80
Dallas Smith ‘96
Carter Smith, Jr. ‘73
Robert Smulian ‘07
Ellis Stanley, Sr. ‘90
Christine St. Clare ‘08
John Staton, Jr. ‘82
Chandra Stephens-Albright ‘05
Belinda Morrow Stinson-Head ‘86
Connie Stokes ‘96
Belinda Stubblefield ‘02
Stephanie Stuckey ‘17
Daniel Styf ‘14
Joe Surber ‘13
Michael Tabb ‘11
Judith Taylor ‘78
Virginia Taylor ‘90
Michael Terry ‘11
Jana Thomas ‘11
Geri Thomas ‘94
Larry Thompson ‘84
Evan Toporek ‘15
Henrie Treadwell ‘06
Patty Knap Tucker ‘01
Joe Vella ‘06
Lisa Wade ‘02
Leonard Walker ‘07
Rebecca Ward ‘15
Phyllis Weiss ‘97
Vicki Lundy Wilbon ‘11
Betty Willis ‘02
Toni Wimby ‘14
David Witt ‘03
Lani Wong ‘01
Abe Wong ‘08
Rocio Del Milagro Woody ‘03
Robert Yancy ‘76
Dorothy Cowser Yancy ‘84
Leslie Zacks ‘14
Kenneth Zeff ‘15
Charles Zimmerman ‘85
Dual Alumni ($175)
Raheem Beyah ‘14
Jamala McFadden ‘17
Michael Paulhus ‘16
John Stephenson, Jr. ‘10
Supporting Member ($125-$199)
Kevin Abel ‘06
Joanna Adams ‘84
Jeffrey Adams ‘92
Reggie Adamson ‘92
Ani Agnihotri ‘04
Justin Anand ‘16
Andre Anderson ‘08
Wiley Ansley ‘76
Matt Arkin ‘15
Yetty Arp ‘97
Robert Ashe ‘06
Joseph Ashkouti ‘11
Mary Louise Austin ‘82
Clara Hayley Axam ‘81
Melissa Babb ‘10
Terri Badour ‘01
Ed Baker ‘88
Maria Balais ‘06
Steven Baldwin ‘09
Ralph Bankston ‘95
Marcia Bansley ‘97
Constance Barkley-Lewis ‘98
Anne Elizabeth Barnes ‘06
Gale Fox Barnett ‘78
H. Bryan Batson ‘05
Daniel Bauer ‘05
James Bell ‘72
Candace Bell ‘92
Mary Benton ‘14
Donna Bergeson ‘13
Jay Berkelhamer ‘11
Julia Bernath ‘06
John Berry ‘12
Paula Lawton Bevington ‘11
Aparna Bhattacharyya ‘10
Mindy Binderman ‘12
Charles Black ‘71
W. Stanley Blackburn ‘84
Michael Blake ‘14
Fred Blankenship ‘18
Isaac Blythers ‘93
Andy Bodea ‘13
Bill Bolling ‘83
Merritt Bond ‘84
James Borders ‘97
Bennie Boswell ‘97
Janine Bowen ‘11
Robert Bowman ‘78
Justine Boyd ‘00
Brenda Branch ‘99
Jim Breedlove ‘75
Leslie Breland ‘85
Kenneth Britt ‘96
Matt Bronfman ‘02
Martha Brooks ‘10
Norman Brothers ‘15
Marjorie M. Brown ‘01
Joseph Brown ‘05
W. Henry Bryant, III ‘99
Joan Buchanan ‘16
Ayanna Buckner ‘16
Patricia Budd ‘91
David Burge ‘13
Kip Buss ‘01
Jason Byars ‘13
Bonnie Carlson ‘99
Carolyn Cartwright ‘93
Carolina Casares ‘08
Jeffrey Cashdan ‘08
Don Chapman ‘74
Susana Maria Chavez ‘98
Tedra Cheatham ‘14
Kenneth Chestnut, Sr. ‘93
Thomas Chorey, Jr. ‘93
Samuel Choy ‘10
Jennifer Christensen ‘16
Carol Clark ‘84
Bert Clark ‘13
Rosemary Cloud ‘07
Evelyn Coats ‘06
Dianne Harnell Cohen ‘81
Mark Cole ‘09
Brenda Hill Cole ‘00
Thomas Cole, Jr. ‘81
Elizabeth Colt ‘09
Cecil Conlee ‘72
Mary Carole Cooney ‘88
Charlie Crawford ‘05
Lisa Cremin ‘00
Kenneth Crooks, Jr. ‘72
Andy Crowe ‘13
Claire D'Agostino ‘06
Wendell Dallas ‘10
Laurie Webb Daniel ‘00
Harold Daniel, Jr. ‘98
Vonetta Daniels ‘18
Aaron Danzig ‘15
Leah Davenport ‘15
Tony De Feria ‘12
Clark Dean ‘12
Anne DeBeer ‘12
Dara DeHaven ‘93
Alford Dempsey, Jr. ‘87
Allan DeNiro ‘08
Joy DiBenedetto ‘16
Robert Dokson ‘80
Don Doran ‘99
Sally Dorsey ‘06
Carole Dortch ‘01
Curley Dossman, Jr. ‘88
Carter Drew ‘08
Tammy Driggers ‘08
Karen Duckett ‘87
Johnita Due ‘08
Missy Dugan ‘11
Eric Dunaway ‘19
Chad Duncan ‘15
Frances J. Dunston ‘15
Larry Earvin ‘89
Betty Edge ‘80
Susan Edlein ‘13
Monte Edwards ‘10
Belinda Edwards ‘07
Donald Edwards ‘86
Joyce Edwards ‘00
Ralph Edwards, Jr. ‘72
Stephen Elmore, Sr. ‘96
Michael Elting ‘94
Ilene Engel ‘07
Dagmar Epsten ‘16
Ed Eschleman ‘19
Rita Evans ‘92
Amir Farokhi ‘13
Andrew Feiler ‘97
Edwin Fielder ‘03
Kara Finley ‘12
Beth Finnerty ‘09
Julie Bryant Fisher ‘07
Darrell Fitzgerald ‘05
Andrew Fleming ‘95
Sandra Font ‘08
John Ford ‘02
Kweku Forstall ‘99
Bill Fowler ‘82
Robert Franklin ‘98
Robyn Furness Fallin ‘03
Alison Fussell ‘06
Angelo Fuster ‘91
Crystal Gaines ‘09
Anne Game ‘11
Jordy Gamson ‘14
Winston Gandy ‘09
Pat Gardner ‘06
Bill Garrett ‘01
Sharon Gay ‘01
Sandeep Gauba ‘05
Jocelyn Dorsey Gebre-Hiwet ‘89
Ira Genser ‘12
Karissa George ‘05
Yvonne Gloster ‘78
Fay Gold ‘04
Jerry Gonzalez ‘05
Craig Goodmark ‘14
Leslie Graitcer ‘81
Robert Greenage ‘02
Todd Greene ‘11
Ashley Grice ‘15
John Griffin ‘78
Rolf Grun ‘04
Maria Guerra-Stoll ‘04
Louis Gump ‘16
Kathleen Gutmann ‘11
Yvette Johnson Hagins ‘06
Cynthia Hale ‘92
Chandra Hall ‘02
Leon Haley ‘00
Howard Halpern ‘02
Jack Halpern ‘95
W. Rodney Hammond ‘11
C. Milano Harden ‘11
Ellen Hartman ‘90
John Hartman ‘15
Helen Hatch ‘05
Sarah Hawk ‘13
Sharmeen Hawkins ‘09
Greg Hawkins ‘01
Barbara Henagan ‘12
Alexa Henderson ‘90
Shalondra Henry ‘04
Virginia Hepner ‘05
R. Javoyne Hicks ‘09
Matthew Hicks ‘14
Nina Hickson ‘04
Robert Highsmith, Jr. ‘10
Cathy Hill ‘08
Jeff Hilimire ‘13
Michal Hillman ‘90
Thomas Hills ‘74
Audrey Hines ‘99
Lara O'Connor Hodgson ‘04
Brian Hogg ‘73
Mara Holley ‘02
Harry Hollingsworth ‘88
James Neil Hollingsworth ‘17
Marilyn Holmes ‘81
Michelle Horn ‘17
John Horn ‘15
Bob Houghton ‘97
John Howard, Jr. ‘70
Jackie Garson Howard ‘84
Jeff Hullinger ‘19
Daniel Israel ‘14
David Jackson ‘10
Brett Jacobsen ‘13
Mark Jacobson ‘94
Ehab Jaleel ‘16
Sumi Jayaraman ‘98
Catherine Jefferson ‘14
Frankie Jennings ‘85
Malcolm Johnson ‘89
John Johnson ‘80
Rob Johnson ‘96
Greg Johnson ‘07
Deborah Jones ‘07
Jeremy Jones ‘16
Shawn Jones ‘11
Craig Jones ‘99
Richard Jones ‘06
Harold Jordan, II ‘09
Mark Kaiser ‘97
John Kelley ‘04
Charles Kelley ‘80
Dennis Kelly ‘06
Jennifer Kelly ‘03
Mary Kepler ‘18
Andjela Kessler ‘91
Parisa Khosravi ‘13
David Kirk ‘12
Randall Kirsch ‘09
William Kitchens ‘03
Linda Klein ‘00
Kirsten Kliphouse ‘06
Danica Kombol ‘09
Raymond Kotwicki ‘11
Raymond Kuniansky, Jr. ‘95
Laura Kurlander-Nagel ‘02
Glenn Kurtz ‘11
Jeanney Kutner ‘00
Ganiyu Ladipo ‘84
Shawn LaGrua ‘12
Debra Lam ‘19
Michael Lammons ‘09
Steve Landuyt ‘08
Martin Lehfeldt ‘86
F. David Leiter, Jr. ‘09
Bradley Levenberg ‘17
Liane Levetan ‘82
Rita LeVine ‘97
Barbara Levitas ‘80
Paulette Norvel Lewis ‘81
Cathy Lewis ‘02
David Lewis ‘12
Mercer Lewis, Jr. ‘92
Lawrence Liebross ‘89
Ellen Lindemann ‘05
Xia Liu ‘12
Nancy Liu ‘03
Dennis Lockhart ‘82
Mary Long ‘12
Melissa Long ‘17
Larry Lord ‘82
Pat Lottier ‘91
Russell Love ‘09
Bari Love ‘06
Ivenue Love-Stanley ‘89
Tony Luigs ‘13
Douglas Lundy ‘10
Felicia Mabuza-Suttle ‘91
Sheila Maddox ‘05
Rosemary Magee ‘05
Meghan Magruder ‘11
J. Allen Maines ‘03
Bentley Marane ‘93
Todd Markle ‘13
Christopher Marquardt ‘09
Deborah Marshall ‘09
Carol Martel ‘84
Del Martin ‘04
Sharon Mason ‘18
Mary Pat Matheson ‘06
James McAlpin ‘05
Robert McBurney ‘15
Frank McCloskey ‘95
Bobbie McCrackin ‘93
Reese McCranie ‘15
Letitia McDonald ‘15
Rosa McHugh ‘15
Miranda Mack McKenzie ‘86
Elridge McMillan ‘70
Carl McNair ‘00
Linda Meir ‘92
Kenneth Menendez ‘03
Elena Merino ‘95
Lynn Merrill ‘90
Bruce Merrill ‘89
Ellen Meyer ‘94
Shukura Millender ‘17
Christopher Miller ‘08
Shirley Mitchell ‘05
Marjorie Mitchell ‘05
John Montag ‘01
Judith Service Montier ‘13
Charles Moore ‘10
Gloria Wilson Moore ‘87
Candy Moore ‘12
Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore ‘96
Gail Morales ‘12
Ira Moreland ‘15
Judy Mozen ‘98
Brenda Muhammad ‘96
Sandra Mullins ‘10
Carol Naughton ‘16
Elizabeth Noe ‘08
Nancy Nolan ‘99
Roy Norman ‘74
Michelle Nunn ‘95
Sarah O'Brien ‘09
Steve O'Day ‘01
Barbara O'Connor ‘08
Jennifer Odom ‘10
Marshall Orson ‘01
Carlos Pagoaga ‘09
Byung Pak ‘17
Christina Pak ‘99
Betty Glover Palmer ‘95
Donald Palmisano, Jr. ‘10
Sanjay Parekh ‘14
Stephanie Parker ‘04
Ruth Parker ‘08
Mary Parker ‘08
Linda Parrish ‘98
Bharath Parthasarathy ‘13
Trisa Long Paschal ‘00
Larry Patrick ‘10
John Patton ‘10
Claudia Patton ‘99
Richelle Patton ‘10
Lizz Patrick ‘02
Glenn Pearson ‘07
René Pennington ‘07
Patricia Pflum ‘05
Grace Greer Phillips ‘84
Matthew Pieper ‘18
Eric Pinckney ‘13
Kip Plowman ‘09
Patsy Porter ‘92
Edward Powers ‘01
Reginald Prime ‘11
H. Palmer Proctor, Jr. ‘12
Pamela Pryor ‘83
Jill Pryor ‘07
J. Neal Purcell ‘78
Doris Quiros ‘10
Steve Rabb ‘02
Nancy Rafuse ‘11
Margaret Rauber ‘15
Marc Rawls ‘15
Janet Rechtman ‘95
Gary Redding ‘95
Beth Reese ‘11
Edward Reynolds ‘91
Natosha Reid Rice ‘14
Clare Richardson ‘81
Stephen Riddell ‘05
Eric Robbins ‘09
Marcia Pepper Robinson ‘88
Michael Robinson ‘12
A.J. Robinson ‘92
John Robitscher ‘05
Heather Rocker ‘19
Michael Rosenzweig ‘93
Ann Rosewater ‘93
Peggy Roth ‘08
David Rubenstein ‘03
Arnold Rubenstein ‘95
Jake Sanchez ‘00
Juan Sanchez ‘04
Jackie Saylor ‘89
Murray Saylor, Jr. ‘86
Beth Schapiro ‘81
Philip Schroeder ‘02
Michael Schwarz ‘76
Ashley Scott ‘14
M. Alexis Scott ‘91
Ronald Segal ‘03
Barron Segar ‘00
Tina Shah ‘16
Ivan Shammas ‘15
Ben Shapiro ‘92
Joyce Sheperd ‘15
Steve Shepherd ‘88
Wendy Shoob ‘94
Irma Shrivastava ‘18
Meredith Sidewater ‘19
R. Todd Silliman ‘14
Chris Sizemore ‘19
David Sjoquist ‘79
Misty Skedgell ‘10
Michael Skrynecki ‘09
Herman Sloan ‘01
Helen Sloat ‘09
Betsy Smalley ‘80
Carmen Smith ‘98
Candace Smith ‘03
Rodney Smothers ‘89
Jeffrey Smythe ‘14
Donna Smythe ‘12
Mel Solomon ‘78
Scott Sorrels ‘01
Marcia Prewitt-Spiller ‘93
William Stanley, III ‘85
Robbin Steed ‘14
Cathey Steinberg ‘85
Linda Stephenson ‘92
Anne Sterchi ‘06
James Stevens ‘15
Tara Stoinski ‘16
Suzanna Stribling ‘94
Angela Strickland ‘10
Alvin Sugarman ‘75
Beth Sugarman ‘84
Paula Swartzberg ‘09
Christina Szczepanski ‘19
Lori Geary Talbert ‘06
Caroline Tanner ‘13
Helen Preston Tapp ‘93
Charles Taylor ‘98
Katerina Taylor ‘16
Kathleen Teare ‘90
Alvetta Thomas ‘09
Gerald Thomas, II ‘11
Alicia Thompson ‘08
Meril Thornton ‘02
Billy Thornton, Jr. ‘96
Craig Tindall ‘10
Judi Bruce Tompkins ‘09
Sara Totonchi ‘12
Kim Turner ‘12
Pat Upshaw-Monteith ‘84
Gregory Vaughn ‘02
Vic Verma ‘05
Robert Voyles ‘99
Thomas Rocky Wade ‘84
Kyle Waide ‘15
Ronit Walker ‘03
Lynda Walker ‘95
Alex Wan ‘01
Isaac Washington ‘09
Harriette Watkins ‘01
Brooke Trible Weinmann ‘01
Talley Wells ‘11
Howard Wertheimer ‘06
Ruth West ‘87
Melvin K. Westmoreland ‘90
William Whitner ‘09
Elizabeth Wildman ‘81
W. David Wilkinson ‘08
Ronald Wilson ‘81
Charisse Williams ‘14
Felita Williams ‘07
Yvonne Wiltz ‘80
Catheren Woolard ‘16
Mary Yates ‘86
Sharon Young ‘93
Andrea Young ‘08
Jamil Zainaldin ‘01
Nancy Zintak ‘99
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Bert Adams ‘06
Eula Adams ‘84
Ashley Agard ‘11
Ashish Bahl ‘06
Lilicia Bailey ‘10
Phillip Baldwin ‘13
Thomas Balestreire ‘99
William Beak ‘83
Mark Bernstein ‘94
Greg Bradley ‘17
Amy Brady ‘12
Stephen Michael Brown ‘07
Sheila Brown ‘80
Tarby Bryant ‘76
William A. Bugg, Jr. ‘77
Tom Carroll ‘01
Angela Chadwick ‘15
Allen Chan ‘07
Elaine Clarkson ‘84
Robert Clayton ‘75
William Clement, Jr. ‘76
Patricia Crone ‘02
Jason Cuevas ‘14
John Davis, III ‘84
J. Marc Doyle ‘84
Mike Dulan ‘98
R. Keegan Federal, Jr. ‘74
Heather Fenton ‘82
Dwight Ferrell ‘13
Richard Fleming ‘75
Stephen Fleming ‘14
James Foster ‘91
Robert Franklin ‘98
Venus Gines ‘04
Belinda Grant-Anderson ‘04
Maggy Harms ‘76
Anne Harper ‘93
Jane Haverty ‘08
Martha Hazelton ‘84
G. Scott Hulsey ‘14
Carol Jackson ‘95
Pamela Short Jenkins ‘07
Joia Johnson ‘94
Patrick Jones ‘13
Subodh Karnik ‘05
Sharon Brock Kingman ‘95
Laté Lawson-Lartego ‘13
Trey Loughran ‘13
Charles Marietta ‘96
Jon McGavin ‘09
Linda Moffat ‘94
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Morgan ‘02
Peggy Stokes Nielson ‘79
Marci Reed ‘13
Scott Robinson ‘07
Linda Rutland ‘83
Harriet Sanford ‘88
William Schafer ‘06
Cheryll Schramm ‘81
John Sherrill ‘84
Jane Shivers ‘80
Maurice Sholas ‘11
Michael Siegel ‘12
Gina Simpson ‘10
William Stembler ‘85
David Tatum ‘91
Charles Van Rysselberge ‘91
Lucy Vance ‘78
Loretta Walker ‘12
H. Oliver Welch ‘79
Lisa Williams ‘14
Warren Williams ‘13
Carolyn Lee Wills ‘83
Carl Wooten ‘97
Ted Yost ‘07
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My involvement with Leadership Atlanta continues almost daily to influence my ability to affect change in the City of Atlanta. I am grateful beyond measure for all that I learned and for the relationships that I developed. I joined the class of 2012 four years after I became the Senior Rabbi of The Temple. The Temple has a strong history of commitment to involvement with the community. Leadership Atlanta was an essential part of my education about the who, what, where, when, and why of Atlanta. Of all the profound learning that took place, two ideas stand out: 1) Be courageous: Whether the issue is health, criminal justice, education, or race – strive to do what is right, even if it is not popular. 2) Build Relationships: Meet and develop friendships with other leaders who can bring about transformative change. I am confident that your decision to become part of Leadership Atlanta will be one of the best gifts you can give yourself.
Peter S. Berg, Leadership Atlanta 2012Senior Rabbi, The Temple
There is not a week in which I am not working with either a Leadership Atlanta classmate or alumni. An incredible investment, Leadership Atlanta exposed me to issues and parts of the city I would never have known -- opening my mind to our urgent role as leaders in this city. Moreover, Leadership Atlanta allowed me to make sincere friendships with leaders across the city, expanding my reach and ability to effectively get things done.
Rodney Bullard, Leadership Atlanta 2012VP of Community Affairs, Executive Director of Chick-fil-A Foundation, Chick-fil-A
When asked about Leadership Atlanta, my response has always been: one of the most satisfying years of learning. Still today, I cherish all the friends that were made as well as learning what makes the city work. My sense of civic responsibilities really changed because of Leadership Atlanta.
Aida Perez Flamm, Leadership Atlanta 1995Partner, Aida & Co.
I am a firm believe that information is the underground currency of the privileged. Leadership Atlanta exposed me to information that I never had, people I never thought I would know and experiences that have informed my leadership. My advocacy for and belief in Atlanta is even deeper as a result of this once in a lifetime experience. I never thought I would laugh, cry, rejoice and be forever changed by an experience at this age. Leadership Atlanta brokered that. It is the most thoughtfully curated experience I have had as an adult and I am on fire to lead with vulnerability and efficacy in Atlanta.”
DeLano Ford, Leadership Atlanta 2016Executive Director, Teach For America Metro Atlanta
LEAD Atlanta is the best community-focused, leadership development program for young professionals in the country. Participating in the program gave me experiences and helped hone skills that accelerate my career. Further, the opportunity to interact with and learn from emerging leaders who were just as interested as I was in engaging deeper in our community was invaluable. I am honored to be part of the large network of LEAD Atlanta alumni that work every day to make Atlanta a better place to live, work, and play.
Jason Esteves, LEAD Atlanta 2012Assistant General Counsel, Equifax
Leadership Atlanta is an extraordinary and life-changing experience. The people, program design, and high standards elevate even the most accomplished leaders to an entirely new level of thoughtful decision-making and impact. LEAD Atlanta heightened my awareness of the issues facing our city at just the right time in my career. Leadership Atlanta challenged me further with even more complex topics and experienced colleagues. Fortunately, the learning continues as the alumni programming and relationships created through the program are of the highest quality. I strongly encourage all driven and active professionals to consider LEAD and Leadership Atlanta.
Dan Gordon, Leadership Atlanta 2015, LEAD Atlanta 2009Chief Operating Officer, The City of Atlanta
I had very high expectations going-into Leadership Atlanta, from its great reputation and the alums that I knew. But my experience was even more transformational than I could have imagined – both personally and professionally. From day 1, I found myself amidst a passionate and committed group of leaders who are driving positive change every day. My eyes were opened to a fresh view of issues and diverse perspectives. I also gained a renewed sense of optimism for the vital community Atlanta can surely become. Although you graduate, you are never “done” with Leadership Atlanta, because the experience continues to build on itself through an active and engaged alumni network and lifelong friendships. This is a program that truly delivers.
Kevin Green, Leadership Atlanta 2006President and CEO, Midtown Alliance
Leadership Atlanta was one of the most rewarding programs I have participated in throughout my professional career. The program gave me new perspectives on having influence in our city though the interworking of government, non-profit, religion and business, and helped me identify new areas to lead. Equally important, I had a ton of fun and I have a new incredible network of colleagues and friends willing to help and to serve with me for the betterment of our Atlanta community.
Kenneth Saffold, Leadership Atlanta 2017, LEAD 2007Senior Vice President, Capital One
I am proud to be a Leadership Atlanta alum. Through Leadership Atlanta, I am able to connect with and appreciate this city in ways I do not believe would have been possible without this experience. The program and curriculum challenged me to assess my own leadership capabilities and responsibilities at work and in the community. It also provided me with a unique opportunity for building and strengthening relationships that have come to matter for both personal fulfilment and for the express purpose of helping to fulfill Atlanta’s potential as one of the world’s great cosmopolitan cities.
Erika James, Leadership Atlanta 2016Dean, Goizueta School of Business
Leadership Atlanta develops leaders who are solving important issues that make Atlanta and our region a better place to live, work and play. What I learned as a member of the 2004 class has helped make me a better community leader today. Add to this the lifelong friendships that are made, and you see why Leadership Atlanta is our city’s premiere leadership program.
Bob Jimenez, Leadership Atlanta 2004Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Cox Enterprises, Inc.
LEAD Atlanta provided me a learning and development experience that remains unmatched. Through the deep and meaningful relationships that were built, I gained a perspective that changed my view of my community and gave me a new sense of energy and passion to change it for the better. I developed lifelong friends, grew as a leader and found a new purpose for my role within Atlanta. I am forever thankful to LEAD Atlanta for challenging my positions, encouraging me to go further and making me a stronger leader committed to progress.
Rich Johnson, LEAD Atlanta 2015Director, External Affairs, AT&T Georgia
Wow! is how I describe my Leadership Atlanta experience. My Wow! includes people, knowledge and experience. I met and continue to meet extraordinary leaders who are making a difference in our city and state every day. The knowledge gained throughout my year was life changing, and the experiences were unmatched. I am honored to be part of such an outstanding organization.
Soumaya Khalifa, Leadership Atlanta 2015Executive Director/Founder, Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta
Through Leadership Atlanta I had the unique opportunity to engage with a diverse and passionate group of leaders dedicated to addressing many of the issues we face in metro Atlanta. A true strength of the program is that it forces you to be intentional about finding solutions for creating a better, stronger community for future generations.
Hala Moddelmog, Leadership Atlanta 1997President & CEO, Metro Atlanta Chamber
Like many others, my Leadership Atlanta experience was outstanding, providing me a chance to discuss and debate some of the key issues facing our City and our region, and to engage with other local leaders in tackling them. In addition to being provided a unique exposure to the region, and the complexities and varied perspectives that define so many of its challenges and opportunities, the shared experience of going through the year with classmates created many lifelong friendships and opened the doors to opportunities to better serve our community. The legacy of Leadership Atlanta is evident in many other ways, as it is common for me to encounter other Leadership Atlanta graduates in service on the boards of community and civic organizations, advocating for causes that move us forward, and at the table when conducting my business affairs.
Egbert Perry, Leadership Atlanta 1987Chairman and CEO, The Integral Group, LLC
Leadership Atlanta is and has been one of the most fulfilling experiences I have had in Atlanta. I have been personally and professionally enriched by the thought provoking programs and the personal connections I made with some of the very finest leaders in our City. My eyes, heart and mind were opened to both the needs in our community and to those talented individuals leading the way to make sure those needs are met. Not a week has passed since my graduation from the Leadership Atlanta program that I have not been positively influenced by the lessons I learned about our Atlanta community or by the people I met and remain connected to today. I am proud to say I am part of the Leadership Atlanta community.
Michael J. Sullivan, Leadership Atlanta 2015Managing Partner, Atlanta Office, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP
Leadership Atlanta is FOR Atlanta. FOR those looking to learn more about our city, our community, and our opportunity to raise the collective bar on the society that we live in, walk in, drive through, and circle around daily. Leadership Atlanta is FOR leaders. And FOR leaders who know, want, and crave personal development. FOR leaders who seek and appreciate relationships with other broad-based civic and organizational difference-makers. FOR those that want to know more because knowing more fuels doing more. Leadership Atlanta is an experience – an experience that is unique. An experience that is differentiated and educational; challenging and thought-provoking; memorable and enduring. Leadership Atlanta was designed with you in mind. A program, an experience, an environment FOR you.
Justin Honaman, Leadership Atlanta Class of 2014Managing Director - Products, Accenture
No program in Atlanta is better than LEAD Atlanta at identifying and nurturing the next generation of impactful Atlantans. It’s the best inroad for young professionals who want to roll up their sleeves and build the Atlanta they want to see in the future. Personally, my LEAD Atlanta experience yielded insights and opportunities beyond what I could’ve ever imagined, but the best byproduct for me has been access – LEAD Atlanta has made it easy to build bridges with nearly anyone in the city. Bringing ideas to life or connecting like-minded people now is just a call, email, or group text or two away.
Kyle Stapleton, LEAD Atlanta 2016Manager of Culture & Experience, Turner Studios
There are few experiences in my life that compare to my time with Leadership Atlanta. Having spent much of my life living in Atlanta, I saw the challenges that faced the city on a daily basis and wondered how I could best help with overcoming those challenges. The knowledge I gained and the relationships I built through Leadership Atlanta are what have allowed me to make a positive difference not just in the City of Atlanta, but the state of Georgia and the entire country. I can say with certainty that I would not be where I am today without Leadership Atlanta, and I cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone looking to build a better city, a better career, and a better self.
Tharon Johnson, Leadership Atlanta 2016, LEAD 2010Founder & CEO, Paramount Consulting Group, LLC
Renew, Refresh and Reinvent! In the midpart of your career, one can feel the world around them is stale. Leadership Atlanta opens your eyes to new ideas, fresh ways of thinking, and amazing new friendships. This is a life changing program with an exceedingly high ROI for the time invested. You will graduate with new energy, perspective on our city and a drive to supercharge your impact on the community around you. And you will gain lots of new relationships who will in turn be there as true friends for you as we continue life's journey.
Ken Ashley, Leadership Atlanta 2014Executive Director, Cushman & Wakefield
LEAD Atlanta presented me with the opportunity to learn more about the challenges facing Atlanta and presented opportunities to get more involved in serving our community. The collective experiences presented throughout the program from city leaders, peers, and alumni allowed for personal growth and leadership development. The chance to learn where, when, and how I can be effective in the Atlanta community is significant and will undoubtedly make me a stronger citizen. LEAD Atlanta allowed me the opportunity to further develop my leadership and service skills thus helping me to define the personal goals developed over previous years of service with multiple types of organizations. I am confident in the experience that LEAD Atlanta provided, and am looking forward to the contributions of our alumni to the city of Atlanta.
Kurt Ford, LEAD Atlanta 2014General Manager - Schedule Implementation, Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Among the many experiences and organizations in which I have been involved, Leadership Atlanta stands out as one of the most impactful and rewarding. The program provided tremendous insight into issues prominent in our city, as well as access to the “who’s who” of Atlanta’s corporate, political and civic leadership. My classmates - 80 amazing individuals who are diverse in background, race and career - provoked deep thinking and meaningful discussions. They have become some of my closest friends, and given our common passion for this city, we will have the opportunity to do great work here! I’m proud to be a part of Leadership Atlanta and “The Class” of 2017. If you have the opportunity to become part of this community, do so. The journey was amazing.
Chris Ahrenkiel, Leadership Atlanta 2017Executive Vice President, Selig Enterprises
Leadership Atlanta afforded me the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of leaders. The bonds I have forged with my classmates has had a significant impact on me both professionally and personally. My experience has helped me better understand the needs of the communities throughout Atlanta, and how I as a leader can contribute to those communities. Most importantly, it gave me colleagues and partners who share my passion for and commitment to ensuring Atlanta remains a vibrant city to all its residents.
Valerie Montgomery Rice, Leadership Atlanta 2013President & Dean, Morehouse School of Medicine
The Leadership Atlanta experience is unique and impactful. I learned the most from the diverse backgrounds of my classmates -- who are now my close friends. The professional commitment was significant, but what I received in return for the time invested cannot be easily quantified. In learning more about the challenges in our community and what is needed to move forward, I was inspired to give more of myself to helping others. In other words, I was inspired to lead.
Bjay Pak, Leadership Atlanta 2017U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia
All of the exceptional things I heard and learned about the Leadership Atlanta program from reading and talking to alumni prior to applying, paled in comparison to the actual experience of the program itself. And, yet even the words I can think of to describe my experience still seem inadequate. Engaging. Educational. Thought-provoking. Instigating. Inspiring. Challenging. What a gift it was to be a part of a group of exceptional leaders, learning together, challenging each other together, debating together, creating awareness together, growing together – all for the good of this community we love. The great thing about this Program is graduation isn’t the end – it’s the beginning. I can’t wait to see what we do next!
Laurel Hill, Leadership Atlanta 2017Senior Vice President, Government & Institutional Banking, Wells Fargo
Before my Leadership Atlanta year began, I thought it would provide a unique opportunity to explore our city’s challenges and opportunities and meet other civically-minded Atlantans. And it did - - but it was so much more. The full day seminars and tours offered deep dives into critical social and community issues, which included surprisingly frank and illuminating discussions with senior public officials and business and non-profit leaders. Further, from opening retreat, through study group sessions and community service projects, right up to the closing session, the Leadership Atlanta experience promotes an atmosphere that encourages honest dialogue, introspection and real understanding among participants. Every activity is designed to break down barriers and create lasting relationships with the hope that those bonds will be leveraged to better our city. Leadership Atlanta goes well beyond civic education and networking: I came away with new and better informed points of view and what I know will be life-long connections and friendships with my remarkable classmates.
Ben Garren, Leadership Atlanta 2017General Counsel, North America, The Coca-Cola Company
The Leadership Atlanta experience is difficult to describe. If you want to experience the thrill of parasailing, you have to make the leap yourself. Sitting on the boat and watching someone else go for it is not enough. The same is true of Leadership Atlanta. I jumped into a life changing experience. The perspectives I gained by learning from others with very different viewpoints was invaluable. It’s helped me see all things differently and more fully. Most importantly are the incredible friendships I’ve made. They will last a lifetime. When Leadership Atlanta ended, I felt like I did after my wedding. The ending of both experiences was very emotional. However, I realized after my wedding came a new way of life. My marriage was about to begin. The same is true for Leadership Atlanta. It’s not an ending; it’s a beginning. I can’t wait to see where my Leadership Atlanta journey will take me next.
Wendy Stewart, Leadership Atlanta 2017Atlanta Market President & Co-head Southeast Region, Global Commercial Banking, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
As a Leadership Atlanta alum, I am excited to remain engaged and to continue finding ways to strenghen our community.
David Lee, Leadership Atlanta 2017SVP, External Affairs & Executive Director, Atlanta Hawks Foundation
Leadership Atlanta was a much needed ground tilling experience for me that introduced me to my authentic self. With this experience, I am better equipped to do the transformational work that God has ordained for me in Atlanta and beyond.
CJ Stewart, Leadership Atlanta 2015Co-founder, CEO Diamond Directors | L.E.A.D., Inc.
“No brakes!” is the best way to describe the incredible journey that I experienced as a fortunate member of the Leadership Class of 2013! From day one, I was exposed to the riveting real-life pillars of our community, which parallels the many complex issues of our society. In particular I found the richness and engagement of my classmates who had the strength to be so transparent and authentic as a gift that everyday fires my passion to lead and be the change agent of the future.
John Brewer, Leadership Atlanta 2013Chairman and CEO, Vantage Private Capital Group
My participation in Leadership Atlanta was one of the most transformative events in my life. It exposed me to new issues, ideas, challenges, opportunities, and most importantly, people. My advice is to apply to join the program. Life is short. If there ever was a moment to follow your passion and do something that will matter to you and to our city, that time is now.
Michael Hobbs, Leadership Atlanta 2008Partner, Troutman Sanders
LEAD Atlanta was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. The organization exposed me to so many new communities, social issues, and areas in which to continue my personal development and growth. LEAD Atlanta introduced me not just to new people, but to new ways of experiencing the city of Atlanta and the world. I am so appreciative of the relationships, opportunities, and personal development that my LEAD experience continues to contribute to my life. It is incredibly rare for me to go more than a day or two without speaking with one of my classmates. I will always make myself available to continue to serve the LEAD Atlanta mission. I cannot more strongly recommend the LEAD Atlanta program for personal and professional development for young leaders.
Everett Steele, LEAD Atlanta 2014Chief of Staff, Post 3 At-Large, Atlanta City Council
Imagine that you are a combat-tested, 32 year career-retired from active duty Soldier who rises to the rank of general - - you have seen it all. So you think! Now imagine that you are part of a year-long “crucible” experience where you are building relationships with some of the most amazing people you’ve ever met; that you are seeing leadership through a lens that you never could have before; and that you are feeling emotions about diversity and leadership because of the unique immersive experiences and rich dialectic. If you can imagine these things, then you can imagine how you, too, will feel after your experience in Leadership Atlanta. You’ll continue to be impacted by the Leadership Atlanta experience even after you graduate because it never really ends after that year. You can stay immersed for the rest of your life by serving on committees with teammates for future classes, or participating in CEO leadership seminars throughout Atlanta, or serving as a mentor for current Leadership Atlanta study groups or project groups. Leadership Atlanta changes you. Leaders are either ripening or rotting. Leadership Atlanta will keep your leadership ripe!
Ronald Johnson, Leadership Atlanta 2016Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.); Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Georgia Tech
As a transplant to Atlanta, Leadership Atlanta expanded my understanding of the issues facing our city and the historical underpinnings that created the challenges the city faces. It pushes participants to get outside of their comfort zone, see things from a different lens, and learn from others’ diverse experiences. It enabled me to learn to be a better community advocate and to become a stronger leader in my personal and professional life and to have a better understanding of the community that I now call home.
Audra Dial, Leadership Atlanta 2016Head of U.S. Litigation, Mercedes-Benz
Prior to my LEAD Atlanta experience, I was unclear how the pieces of corporate and community leadership fit together in a meaningful way. LEAD Atlanta’s curriculum provided clarity, direction, and introspection through relevant program content centered around the ‘soft skills’ of leadership, such as emotional intelligence and inclusive leadership, thoughtfully integrated with actionable, results-driven community cohort projects. This equipped me to be a more effective and empathetic leader as well as to tap into my potential to help solve some of Atlanta’s most complex problems. The seeds planted during my class experience have taken root and blossomed exponentially over the course of 10 years through countless opportunities to collaborate with class members and alumni to further develop, grow, and positively impact our city. My LEAD Atlanta experience brought into focus a successful model of community leadership, and I will always say ‘yes’ to being included at the table to influence change with this diverse collective of Atlanta’s highest-performing, elite thinkers, and gamechangers.
Kim Adams, LEAD Atlanta 2008Principal, Inclusively Kim ID&E Consulting
LEAD Atlanta helped me develop one of my most significant networks. The experiences provided us the opportunity to learn about our city while thinking the through impact of solutions, the importance of collaboration, and how to lead well. The individuals from LEAD Atlanta go on to be influencers in their places of work and in our community. Programs like this are essential to passing the baton to the next generation of leaders in our city.
Gloria Cox, LEAD Atlanta 2015Corporate and Foundation Giving Leader, Chick-fil-A
My Leadership Atlanta experience has been life-changing in so many ways. I was a bit of a skeptic when they said I would build friendships for life. but I was wrong. Because of Leadership Atlanta, I have completely reengineered my view on work and life. And the friendships I have made will in fact last forever. Thank you for letting me participate and give back.
Robby Gulri, Leadership Atlanta 2018Chief Marketing Officer, ENGAGE Talent
