The mother of two shows her commitment and work ethic in the community as well. Her donations have paid rent for struggling local businesses and tuition for 30 Clark Atlanta University (CAU) students. I dont hire somebody if I dont see myself or my family going to them, she says of her responsibilities, and she describes her adopted hometown as a hidden gem., She is a former Junior League of Columbus president and a graduate of Leadership Columbus. Economic development is one of the most satisfying careers. From Certified Nurse Assistant to attorney, Takeita Tollman knows medical terminology and legal rights. The avid runner and UGA recruit never imagined that the next uniform hed wear was Team USA. These outstanding young leaders make their homes throughout Georgia and represent the healthcare, legal, nonprofit and government sectors as well as large corporations and entrepreneurial startups. A tireless advocate for Augusta Locally Grown, Rebecca van Loenen works with local farmers to get fresh, healthy, sustainably grown food into the community. Lanier worked several years at Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan (now Eversheds Sutherland) before he was hired to run the foundation and advance his grandfathers legacy. He works with the Health Career Academy to introduce students to careers in medicine, and he was a member of the LEAD Atlanta class of 2017. This year Georgia Trend is celebrating 25 years of honoring the state's best and brightest with our 40 Under 40. RS. September 30, 2020 Anna Bentley, Jennifer Hafer, Karen Kirkpatrick, Patty Rasmussen, Randy Southerland, Mary Welch, Candice Dyer Graphic by Georgia Trend BD. The Editors. Law lets me do both, she says. February 2021 Ricky Walia, chief operating officer of Walia Hospitality Group, and Varun Yarabarla, development lead at VentLife, were among the dynamic Atlantans included in last year's "40 Under 40" list put out by Georgia Trend. And in 2021 he helped develop the Georgia Civics Renewal Act, nonpartisan legislation to enact a Georgia Commission on Civics Education. These outstanding young leaders make their homes throughout Georgia and represent the healthcare, legal, nonprofit and government sectors as well as large corporations and entrepreneurial startups. In 2020 she was named outstanding member of the year for the national Urban Leagues Southern region. SH. At 19, the former high school state track champion decided on elective leg amputation versus living in pain. Remember, we dont know these nominees, so paint a picture of their involvement, their passion, their commitment, their excellence and ask others to chime in on the nomination this will help us to get to know them and understand why they are potential candidates for recognition. Thats why my nonprofit provides new book bags filled with a teddy bear, blanket, hygiene kit, coloring book, crayons, school supplies, socks and more., With the help of friends, churches and others, The Queen of Bags the name is a nod to the beauty pageants shes entered has provided much-needed supplies to foster children from Georgia to California. Our family has placed all of its bets on this place, says Caldwell, who serves on the board of the Cherokee County Historical Society. Atlanta Technical College Foundation Chair Ms. Constance Mack has been named one of Georgia Trend's 40 under 40. When boosters are needed, shes ready to sign up and to keep promoting the value of vaccines. More than 375 individuals have received the transformation. Our goal is to make this world a better place, one person at a time. BL. 2021 Economic Yearbook: Businesses Bounce Back. She navigated a daunting 14-year journey through college, medical school and specialty training, becoming the first African-American woman to train as a fellow in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Florida. CN. In 2022, Crawford became co-executive producer for Netflixs largest docuseries, Love Is Blind. Out of tragedy came a way to honor his life while serving the community. Im proudest of our expansion to new cities because there has not been enough investment in South and Central Georgia, he says of the expansion that adds Albany, Columbus, Macon and Peachtree Corners to existing sites in Athens, Augusta and Savannah. Today, Marshall is working on HIV prevention, continues on the APHA board and serves as president of her Urban League chapter. A sculptor herself, Miranda Kyle understood the difficulties emerging sculptors have finding exhibition space. I love to give back to the community that has welcomed my business and my family. BL. Gillespie founded the Defend Southern Food Foundation in 2019 to ensure local farmers and producers would always have a market for their product. Georgia Trend 2021 40 Under 40. As she became vegan in an effort to stave off diet-related preventable illnesses common in the South, she realized shed found it. Davis coaches female athletes at Dunwoody High School and the Atlanta Track Club and she also mentors athletes at Berry College, where she was a track athlete. The Georgia Tech Alumni Association has released its annual list of young graduates working to change our world, with six College of Sciences alumni from three schools among those honored in the 2021 class of the Tech's 40 Under 40.. October 1, 2021 . Bennett dedicates free time to organizations such as Preservation Woodstock and Cherokee County Friends of the Library. He also supports the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Latino Community Fund, the Atlanta Ballet and the American Jewish Committee. I want to continue to help create more opportunities for those in the adaptive community to experience mobility through sport, which can change them in amazing ways says the three-time Paralympian. Julia Roberts, On Wednesday, October 26, 2002, at the Georgia Aquarium, we had the pleasure of celebrating the 2022 Georgia Trend 40 Under 40 honorees. BL, Sign up to get our free news roundup, Georgia Trend Daily, in your inbox, Sign up to receive the free monthly digital edition of Georgia Trend in your inbox, Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), The Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, Womens Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, 2022 100 Most Influential Georgians: Steering the Ship, 2021 Economic Yearbook: Businesses Bounce Back. Theres power in tangible experiences, says Olaleye. I had a strong desire to help people. How does a person not just come back from a life-altering setback, but soar? He loves watching a community grow knowing that he had a small hand in that progress, he says. He is also a leader in volunteer programs aimed at helping the homeless, co-founding the nonprofit Project H.E.L.P. Annually, the Georgia Southern University Alumni Association recognizes young alumni that are leading the way in business, leadership, community, educational and/or philanthropic endeavors. Across the globe in Bangladesh, Rohingya refugee children find comfort and early learning through a version of Sesame Street with Muppets in traditional garb, speaking the Rohingya language. BL. In 2016, Sagoo began meeting with the North American Rugby League to establish a team in Atlanta. [Her example] has kept me going, knowing that I can be successful in my career and at home as a mom to my two young children, she says. BD. In terms of economics, preservation is not just a luxury, its sustainable, he says. This years 40 Under 40 were selected by the Georgia Trend staff from nominations provided by readers throughout the state who know them well. She also created Food Love, a unique national plant-based hunger relief effort dedicated to getting fresh, plant-based meals delivered to the doorsteps of those experiencing food insecurity during COVID. 2021 Georgia's Top 100 Public Companies. The evening was made possible because of generous sponsors Georgia Power, Mercer University and Kysor Warren. Son of El Salvadoran immigrants, Chris Perlera carries inevitable immigrant child baggage the need for autonomy, to be involved and let other people know they can do the same. I am honored to have been selected by Georgia Trend as one of their 2021 40 Under 40 honorees. Im all-in on this city. She earned a biology degree from Georgia Southern University, a masters degree in pharmacy from the University of Georgia and a doctorate in higher education administration from Mercer. Her essay collection Chronicling Stankonia: The Rise of the Hip-Hop South has already earned her the 2022 Georgia Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association. RedefinED teaches parents to advocate on behalf of their children and local schools, backing them up with grants this year about $5 million will be reinvested into APS. As head of one of the few Black-owned commercial real estate development firms, Donald Washington operates on both planes. 2020 PRSA Georgia 40 Under 40 Honorees Alexandra Ebanks, The Coca-Cola Company Allison Kopp, VOX Global Allison Sawyer, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Anna Ruth Williams, ARPR Brien Faucett, Cox Enterprises Elisabeth Warrick, First Advantage Emily Armantrout, Full Tilt Consulting Erica Smith, Porter Novelli Eugenia Johnson, Brunet-Garcia We dont want our streets to be built only for cars, she says. I had friends saying there was nothing to do in Augusta. Randell Trammell has loved civics since middle school thanks in part to his involvement in Y-Clubs, a community service group teaching about government through the Youth Assembly and Model UN programs of the State YMCA of Georgia (not affiliated with the more well-known YMCA). , Sign up to get our free news roundup, Georgia Trend Daily, in your inbox, Sign up to receive the free monthly digital edition of Georgia Trend in your inbox, An Evening with the 2022 Georgia Trend 40 Under 40 Honorees, 2022 100 Most Influential Georgians: Steering the Ship, 2021 Economic Yearbook: Businesses Bounce Back. He and his partner have renovated several historic houses, including one in Milledgeville that was featured on HGTVs Life Under Renovation. Im from rural Georgia [Eatonton] and Ive seen how mentors have driven the good things that have happened in my life, she says in explaining both her career and her community activities, which run from dress-for-success fashion shows to encouraging post-secondary education ambitions. RS. In 2017 he headed to ATDC, where hes been statewide program manager since 2018, taking the tech incubator outside of Atlanta. Already boasting a successful career in the Army Reserves, as managing partner at his start-up MDD Holdings and in 10+ years of consulting experience across multiple industries, Rajpal Sagoos latest pursuit is rugby. This desire led him to Salesforce, where he rose swiftly to lead the Heroku Elements marketplace, a source for supporting app development. To show up in my full humanity and remind someone of their full humanity in a place like a prison feels like one of the most powerful gifts I can give another person., The stakes are high for the historically excluded communities she serves: When Nguyen and her team win, a person is reunited with their family after long periods of incarceration or thousands of voters get better access to the ballot box. The pandemic definitely strengthened my commitment to public health, she says. Evans unquestionable inspiration is his multitalented wife Rebecca, whose warmth, selflessness and serenity help him scale mountains, both literal and metaphorical. We stand in that gap and activate community resources in Atlanta to plug into our students, to help them get excited about their futures., Olaleye is also the leader of the Organized Neighbors of Summerhill, working to preserve and protect the quickly gentrifying historic intown neighborhood, the first freed slave and Jewish post-Civil War settlement. It's been more than five years since Savannah first welcomed the biggest container ship to dock at an East Coast port. Those who want to resist urban sprawl and keep their land for equestrian pursuits have a better chance of doing so if there are more of them, McCoy thinks, and she is actively working on that with her new real estate license. The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) was founded in 2017 as a complementary organization but by 2020, it was time for the organizations to merge. The goal is creating partnerships that help homeless people transition from the street to self-sufficiency. She is also the owner of 1080 Productions, an independent production company in Atlanta. He founded a chapter of the Asian Law Students Association and later advised law students and young lawyers through the Korean American Bar Association of Georgia and the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA). A regular commuter, he advocated for the creation of two new bus routes in South Atlanta to make transit easier for residents. Ensuring the collection reflects the communities is something she is passionate about. With a desire to serve children and education and experience in fundraising, Mary Kate Starkel found her niche at redefinED Atlanta, a nonprofit that partners with Atlanta Public Schools to ensure the city becomes a place where every student can get a quality public education. Mack also chairs the Womens Employee Network for Bank of America in Atlanta, a mentoring opportunity. In introducing them to this work, they realize that this is a big need, and they can have a great career., During the pandemic, he has also volunteered with the South Hall Rotary to deliver more than 30,000 pounds of food to people in need. Honorees and the event's associated sponsors will also be highlighted in a variety of online and print publications. The 2012 Mercer University graduate was recently named to Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 list for her work with Bike Walk Macon . Our academies are growing. She now teaches in the program. If people come into my court, theyre not having a good day. RS. His bid for Woodstock mayor in 2021 brought him full circle, overseeing the burgeoning town of 36,000 residents that last year welcomed 3.2 million visitors. Jessica Lamb will never forget the first transformation she enabled. My perfect day? PR. It has been an honor to play a part in the transformation of Downtown Woodstock from a sleepy train town to a thriving entertainment district full of restaurants, stores, attractions and a variety of places to live, says the manager of the award-winning Woodstock Visitors Center for 16 years. Jeff Williams and his wife faced the worst any parent could endure when their young son died. After building her family and purchasing her first two properties, she transitioned those properties into housing for women who need help a venture that earns her no profits and whose only goal is to provide support to women in need and their families. It provides aid to those without shelter ranging from food to hygiene kits. Paul is currently the Associate General Counsel at InComm Payments in Atlanta. Meet the movers and shakers in the 40 Under 40 Class of 2022 All / 2022 40 Under 40 AdeSubomi O. Adeyemo Maria Augutis Latasha V. Barnes Maranie Brown Nathan Bruno Lael Chappell Kayla E. Cooper Emily Curl Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay Dustin Dyer Christina L. Faust Kevin Florence Matthew Scott Fowler Jake Goodman Lauren Culbertson Grieco We take individuals who come from tough situations and set them up for success, says Brooks. As the mom of three young daughters, she serves as a troop leader for Girl Scouts and head soccer coach for an under-six girls team. Wherever hes worked Thomson, Newton County, and now Brunswick and the Golden Isles Ralph Staffins has built a reputation for helping businesses succeed. Thus began her career as a restaurateur. MCM. Tollman is a member of the Port City Bar Association and offers job shadowing to members of 100 Black Men of Savannah. Were in a chapter where were going to define what Woodstock looks like for the next generation in the next five yearsthat as Woodstock grows, it still feels like Woodstock. KS. To educate and equip students to become informed and active citizens. Now as a principal in our firm, I strive to set a great example for the other young women in the office It is also important that I play a role in making my community a better place for all who live here, she says. BL. She continues to serve her community through work with the United Way, as a member of the United Way Women United Board. The Emory University MBA student is also a member of the Cherokee County Chamber and volunteers with University of North Georgias School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Make-A-Wish Georgia and Pets for Vets. Georgia Tech's 40 Under 40. Through his efforts, he has led one of the countrys largest residential Superfund-site cleanups, addressing how the site impacted an underserved community. MCM. The College is extremely proud of Ms. Mack and her achievement and hopes to see many more in her future. Soon she was touring the school, observing its cutting-edge training and becoming a builder herself. As always, the individuals recognized here awe and inspire us. Historic preservation is a specific type of real estate and can be just as important. As a teenager, the Metro Atlanta nonprofit Ser Familia helped him cope with the loss of his father. We are experiencing stagflation. Gender-specific cohorts of students meet with a teacher and mentor twice a week, hopefully for all four years of high school. This included hosting a 100% plant-based food event where we basically just gave food away, she says. Kate Haslam, a Savannah CPA, knows the importance of advocacy and giving back. So he spearheaded the formation of a COVID-19 task force. Her podcast, Bottom of the Map, features a female perspective on hip-hop cultures impact on the world. For the 26th year, Georgia Trend is celebrating 40 of the state's brightest stars under the age of 40. Brunson is the only Savannah-area honoree featured in Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40 issue for 2021. Working here is like coming to play in a sandbox and make castles everyday an absolute joy., The University of Georgia alum, who also studied the 2,000+ year-old art form of Sanskrit theatre in its Indian birthplace, takes that spirit of sharing and caring with him wherever he goes. Each year Georgia Trend honors 40 of the state's best and brightest under the age of 40. After moving to Southwest Atlanta, he became an advocate and community organizer in my community, working to help folks fight against displacement, and making sure that we had a seat at the table whenever development decisions were being made that impacted our community.. It was wonderful to be in a position to advocate for the rural communities and introduce Atlanta transplants to the richness of the communities, she says. Her 2019 TED Talk was on Unhidden Figures, about Black women who have earned graduate STEM degrees. Introducing the 40 Under 40 Class of 2021. She is the youngest person ever elected to the APHA executive board. The Atlantan earned his law degree at Vanderbilt University Law School. She is active in the community as regional vice president of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. Kimberly Barnes was looking for a new challenge. She wanted to make sure that African Americans were represented in COVID-19 vaccine trials, so she signed up for the Pfizer study. Phillip Olaleyes nonprofit focuses on students in the most underserved, economically disadvantaged schools and communities in Metro Atlanta, specifically in the Fulton County and Atlanta Public School Systems. When Paul Nam moved from New York to Atlanta to go to John Marshall Law School, he lacked a network of friends or mentors to help him adjust. When hes not negotiating complex contracts for InComm, a global payment processing company, he provides legal services to nonprofit organizations and helps people in need. Bank of America executive Constance Mack was attending an event for Neighborhood Builders, a bank- sponsored program supporting local nonprofits, when she met the president of Atlanta Technical College. The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors. Women in Manufacturing is all about increasing female representation in our industry, which is incredibly important to me, she says. Umana started in 2015 with a desire to encourage commuting by bike and a $5,000 grant as an 8 80 Cities Emerging City Champions fellow. Kyle Bennett can. I had a passion to see someone experience freedom the way I did, she says. In 2009, Chef Kevin Gillespie achieved culinary success at Woodfire Grill and fame on Bravos Top Chef. Olaleye and his team of mentors and teachers look for the forgotten students in need of support systems and enrichment opportunities. We have to try to determine how we simultaneously celebrate, conserve and confront that history.. To bring down the highest inflation in 40 years, the Federal Reserve is trying to reduce demand and cool down the labor market. I always say that I am a product of community organizers, he says. September 30, 2021 Georgia Trend's 2020 40 Under 40 Anna Bentley, Jennifer Hafer, Karen Kirkpatrick, Patty Rasmussen, Randy Southerland, Mary Welch, Candice Dyer It's been 24 years since Georgia Trend's inaugural 40 Under 40, and each year the winners continue to leave us awed and inspired. She hails from a religious studies background, earning a masters degree with a concentration in nonprofit management from Georgia State University where she was graduate teacher of the year in 2017. Art on the BeltLine is a temporary exhibition, she says. His dad would say, those with the ability to help have the responsibility to help, says the father of three boys. BL, Cara Herzog was promoted from director to vice president of Southwires diversity, equity and inclusion programs earlier this year. Ashley Nealy didnt set out to become an influencer. Im fiercely loyal to Athens, he says. Quitman native Cara Simmons didnt plan to attend UGA, but there she earned bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees. He worked in the office of the secretary of state, ran his own consulting firm and now primarily serves immigrant communities at DFCS.
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