Julia has over 19 years of non-profit management experience. Her work is centered on the core belief that the best way to improve quality of life for those who need it most is to empower them, passing on a sense of shared responsibility and individual self-efficacy. Currently, Julia is the Director of Operations & Sport for Good Atlanta for Laureus USA where she is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations necessary to ensure that the organization achieves its objectives, DEI initiatives, and manage the collaborative approach to strengthening metro- Atlanta communities through the power of sport. In her previous roles with the Laureus, she has secured funding and managed over $5.1M in grant funding with a focus of using the power of sport to change the lives of youth and communities. Julia has worked with organizations such as Families First and East Athens Development Corporation, she provided direct services in impoverished/under-resourced areas by speaking with community residents, determining their needs, and designing economic opportunities to empower these individuals to improve their own lives. Due to her keen insight and strong leadership, more than 1,200 Georgia residents gained economic security. Julia received her B.S. in Political Science and Master of Public Administration from Georgia Southern University, as well as her Accounting Certification from Athens Technical College. When Julia is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Toryn, and their daughters, Teghan and Taelyn.
Maurya is the Co-Founder and former Chief Executive of Code Nation which she grew from an idea to a national…
View moreFatima Alabdullah has five years of experience in supporting underserved populations through accounting and financial management.
View moreRachelle Boyer has extensive experience building successful partnerships between corporates, government organizations, and community organizations.
View morePeter Feldman has more than a decade of experience as an educator and sports-based youth development professional. As a former…
View moreBen is an experienced coalition-builder, fundraiser, and facilitator in the field of Sports-Based Youth Development.
View moreRob believes that sport programming has the ability to reach those furthest from opportunity in ways nothing else can when designed intentionally.
View moreTiffany has dedicated her years of experience to sport as a catalyst for youth development.
View moreAs a lifelong sports fan and soccer player, Sara recognizes the unique power and ability that sports have, to educate young people and impact communities.
View moreKip is a leading professional in the emerging field of sports-based youth development, possessing extensive experience in program design, delivery and evaluation, with a special emphasis on school communities.
View moreMaggie’s ultimate goal is to tell the collective stories of Laureus USA’s partners and unite us under a common mission – to increase equal access to competitive, recreational, and therapeutic sports programs for all.
View moreAt the root of it, Grace believes that coalitions are the best way to create innovative, inclusive and sustainable programs for all young people.
View moreNneka Arinze is from the Metro-Atlanta community and has always had a desire to learn more around the impact of sports programming, having grown up as an avid soccer player.
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