Join the community in celebrating the impact of the Georgia Center for Youth Excellence this November 5! Under the leadership of Navy veteran Michael Daniels, the Center has changed lives by providing essential counseling, housing, and workforce programs for almost 85 youth. Today, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners honors these remarkable efforts by proclaiming Georgia Center for Youth Excellence Appreciation Day.
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Hakim Hilliard
Hakim Hilliard is an attorney and principal with Hilliard Starkey Law, an Atlanta-based law firm where his practice focuses on matters of public policy and regulatory affairs. With a mix of public and private experiences as a lawyer, beginning with his first position as an attorney with the City of Atlanta Law Department, the keen […]
Rich Thompson
Rich Thompson is Vice President of Business Development for YouScience – a revolutionary career guidance and workforce development platform that objectively measures aptitudes most important to career choice to help align students’ talent to their best-fit career opportunities. In his role, Thompson is responsible for establishing local, regional, and national strategic partnerships with educational and youth […]
David Walker, Esq.
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Wayne Martin
Wayne Martin is a Sr. Manager of External Affairs for Comcast NBCUniversal in the Atlanta market. In this role, he is responsible for leading research, development, planning, design, maintenance and implementation of policies and programs that enhance Comcast’s relations with the community, the public, governmental and regulatory authorities, shareholders and employees. Prior to joining Comcast, Wayne […]
Karl Douglass
SE Regional Outreach DirectorAIPAC Karl Douglass is SE Regional Outreach Director for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Prior to joining AIPAC, Karl served as a principal with Ohio River South, a civic impact firm. He has served in various roles on political campaigns to include Senior Advisor to Jim Barksdale’s senatorial campaign, Political […]
Jay M. Bailey
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David Manuel
A celebrated who’s who in Atlanta and for good reason. David has masterfully used his talent, network and expertise to bridge cultures together using art and management as a vehicle. A graduate of the Atlanta College of Arts with a BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design. Manuel is a champion of the arts, a compassionate […]
Celebrate Our Local Heroes Making a Difference Every Day
Their unwavering commitment to making a positive impact every day truly inspires us all. Kudos to the champions of change at Booker T. Washington HS for leading by example. Let’s continue to uplift and support each other in this journey of purpose-driven excellence. Be sure to check out their incredible stories!