Leadership Atlanta

Congratulations to the incredible Leadership Atlanta Class of 2027! 🎉

We are so excited to welcome this dynamic group of leaders who are committed to deepening their connection to our city and making a meaningful impact across Atlanta. Each year, this program brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds, industries, and perspectives. This class is no exception.

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Today's Alumni Program, Preparing the Next Generation, was an energizing and thought-provoking conversation about how we equip Atlanta’s future workforce.

We kicked off with a powerful foundational talk from Dr. Ben Scafidi, Kennesaw State University who challenged us to consider the gap between talent and opportunity—and what role each of us can play in closing it.

From there, our incredible panel—Lauren Wright, Brannon Gaskins, Jason Freeman, Dr. Victoria Seals, and Lee Jarboe, FSMPS, CPSM—brought diverse perspectives from education, industry, and workforce development. Together, they explored how we better align systems to support multiple pathways to success for the next generation.

A special thank you to Jeff Hullinger '19 for expertly guiding the conversation, our co-chairs Adrian Epps'25, Martha Greenway'02 and Kenneth Zeff, Ed.D.'15, and to Shan Arora'23 for hosting us at the incredible The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design.