Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon
Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon is a transformational leader and speaker. With over 15 years of experience in education, Dr. Hallmon has been a
critical voice and advocate for creating empowering learning and work environments for students and employees and is deeply passionate about
work efficacy and social-emotional learning.
Jeff Hilimire
Jeff Hilimire is the best-selling author of the Turnaround Leadership Series and an accomplished entrepreneur who has launched multiple
organizations and successfully sold two companies. His current business, Dragon Army, is one of the fastest-growing digital experience
agencies in the nation. Over the course of 20 years, Jeff has helped guide leaders from some of the most well-known global brands to
mobilize growth using a startup mentality.
Jovita Moore
Jovita Moore anchored the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on Channel 2 Action News. Jovita joined the WSB-TV family in 1998. Jovita
earned a Master’s of Science Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City. She had
a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont. Jovita was a native New Yorker who proudly called Atlanta home.
Bem Joiner
Bem Joiner believes in Atlanta. Born and raised in the city, he has a pure passion for its people and its progress. He majorly contributes
to what makes culture in Atlanta, cool and captivating as a culture curator and co-founder of the civic-minded creative consultancy/brand,
and Atlanta Influences Everything.
Chaka Zulu
As an enterprising music executive and entrepreneur, Chaka Zulu steers a multimillion-selling independent record label, a management
company, a film company, a publishing company and a burgeoning corporate consulting firm. Named after an African chieftain, Zulu has had a
remarkable path to success, most notably as the Co-CEO of Disturbing Tha Peace Records.
Zenith Houston
Zenith Houston is an inspired nonprofit leader and fundraising professional with more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit management
and fundraising who joined The Posse Foundation in December 2011 as the Director of Posse Atlanta. The Posse Foundation identifies public
high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes.
Kevin Rathbun
Kevin Rathbun is a big presence on Atlanta’s culinary scene. His physical stature may be what people notice initially, but it’s his robust
flavors, genuine hospitality, and big heart that make a lasting impression.
TK Petersen
TK Petersen is the CFO and Co-Founder of The Gathering Spot, a private membership club that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections
and experiences based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also the Co-owner of A3C, a music, tech, and film conference and festival.He and his
business partner raised private capital from investors to open their first Gathering Spot location.
Ryan Wilson
Ryan Wilson is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership club that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections
and experiences based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also the Co-owner of A3C, a music, tech, and film conference and festival.
EliYahu Ben Asa
EliYahu Ben Asa is a farmer, photographer, and media aficionado. Born and raised in New York City, he was in awe when at age 13, his father
told him that they were going to move to Georgia and start farming. Up until that point, most of his agricultural exposure came from a
hydroponics set up and a few tomato plants in their backyard. However, he always had faith in his father and knew they would be successful
at whatever they put their minds to.
Renee Montgomery
Renee Montgomery is a Community Manager at Future Coalition, a national network that fosters community and collaboration among youth leaders
and youth-led organizations across the country. Previously, Renee served as a Future Coalition Future Fellow and worked to develop creative
strategies aimed to increase youth voter engagement right here in the State of Georgia.
Jasmine Crowe
Jasmine Crowe is an award-winning social entrepreneur, children's book author, TED Speaker, and leader who is working to make the world a
better place one cause at a time. Jasmine's goal is to foster change and create awareness about the leading socioeconomic issues of today,
including climate change, food waste, and hunger.
Isabel González Whitaker
Isabel González Whitaker is a Principal Advisor for the world's largest healthcare charity where she leads C-suite thought leadership and
executive visibility efforts especially at the intersection of Purpose. She was Deputy Editor of Billboard and prior to that Features Editor
at InStyle.
