Atlanta — Jun 12, 2023
The Atlanta Regional Commission today announced that 53 leaders from metro Atlanta’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors have been selected to participate in the 2023 Regional Leadership Institute (RLI).
The immersive program provides local leaders with the opportunity to explore key regional issues and potential solutions while building their leadership skills. This year’s RLI program will take place in two phases: Aug. 29-30 at ARC’s downtown Atlanta conference center; and Oct. 8-11 at the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier.
The 2023 RLI class will look at issues including transportation planning, infrastructure investments, climate mitigation, workforce development, and place a special focus on housing affordability.
“We are so excited to bring these talented leaders together and offer the opportunity to collaborate with peers from across metro Atlanta and tackle common challenges from a regional perspective,” said ARC Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach. “These are the decision-makers who will help move our region forward in the years to come.”
For more information about RLI, visit www.atlantaregional.org/rli.
Colin Ake — Director of Incubation + Commercialization, Kennesaw State University
Caroline Angelo – Executive Vice President, Atlanta Technical College
Robert Benson – Partner, Corporate Finance and Investments, King & Spalding LLP
Kimberly Blass – Chief Impact Officer, Marietta City Schools
Rasheed Bracey – Representative, Community, Planning, and Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Christopher Brazelton – Executive Director, Woodstock Arts
Rita Breen – Executive Director, Southern Company | Georgia Power
Angela Cain – General Manager, Delta Air Lines
Michael Caldwell – Mayor, City of Woodstock
Kyethea Clark – Director of Planning & Projects, Cumberland Community Improvement District
Kate Conner – Executive Director, Food Well Alliance
Omari Crawford – Assistant County Attorney, DeKalb County Law Department
Roman Dakare – Economic Development Director, Gwinnett County Government
Amity Farrar – Executive Vice President, POWER 10
Shani Franklin – National Growth & Partnership Manager, Padsplit
Natalie Giurato – Director, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Cox Enterprises
Jadrien Grimes – Community & Civic Engagement Manager, Hands On Atlanta
Natalie Hall – Commissioner, Fulton County
James Hammond – Managing Partner, Ikon Filmworks LLC
Carlotta Harrell – Chairwoman, Henry County Board of Commissioners
Leroy Tre Hutchins – Board of Education, Cobb County School District
Danny Johnson – Manager, Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, Atlanta Regional Commission
Chaundra Johnson – Senior Director of Community Impact, Compudopt
Chad Jones – Fire Chief, City of South Fulton
Melanie Kagan – CEO, The Center for Family Resources
Santana Kempson Wright – Atlanta City Council Staff Director, City of Atlanta
Adria Kitchens – Director of Equity Activism, Out of Hand Theater
Judy Kruger – Federal Coordinating Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Swapan Kumar – Managing Principal/CEO / Turnkey Tech Consulting LLC
Becky Kurtz – Director, Aging & Independence Services, Atlanta Regional Commission
Catherine Lautenbacher – City Council Member, City of Dunwoody
Elise Lockamy- Kassim – Assistant Vice President, Community Health and Center for Health Equity, Wellstar Health System
Brenda Lopez Romero – Senior Assistant District Attorney, Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office
Santiago Marquez – CEO, Latin American Association
Mike Mason – Mayor, City of Peachtree Corners
Nichole Miles-Sullivan – VP of Operations, Atlanta Gas Light
Margaret Moore-Jackson – Technology Services Director, Rockdale County Government
Yvette Morton Williams – President, CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer, Conyers Best Laundry
Martha Revelo – NE Outreach Director, U.S. Senate
Andrea Rivera – CEO, H3 Media
Terreta Rodgers – Head of Community Affairs, Atlanta Region, Amazon
Gabrielle Rogers – Director of Marketing, Growing Leaders
Joseph Santoro – Director, Policy & Government Affairs, Council for Quality Growth
Amanda Seals – Executive Vice President, Cobb Chamber
Carla Smith – Region Senior Vice President & Executive Director, American Heart Association
Rashad Stallings – Director, Community Engagement, United Way of Greater Atlanta
Drew Todd – Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Southern Crescent Technical College
Carson Topping – Senior Manager, Jabian Consulting
Sasha Ugi – Vice President, Croy Engineering
Derrick Vincent – Vice President, Sales, Jacobs Solutions
Franchesca Warren– School Board Member, Fulton County Schools
Taos Wynn – Chief Operating Officer, Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation
Anqi Zou – SVP, Artificial Intelligence Innovation Leader, Truist Bank
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The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the official planning agency for the 11-county Atlanta Region, including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties as well as the City of Atlanta and 74 other cities. The Atlanta Regional Commission serves as a catalyst for regional progress by focusing leadership, attention, and planning resources on key regional issues.
ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. Their support elevates ARC leadership programs, research and events throughout the year. Learn more.
