Emerging 100 of Atlanta Welcomes 27 New Members
The organization's commitment to mentorship and scholarship continues with new class of high-achieving, leaders from an array of professional industries.
BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsDecember 23, 2022December 23, 202236 0 (Image: Emerging 100 of Atlanta - Class of 2022 Group Photo/Courtesy) The Emerging 100 of Atlanta (E100 Atlanta), the young professional auxiliary of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., is proud to announce the induction of 27 new members into the organization. The Emerging 100 of Atlanta, founded in 2010, is comprised of high-achieving Black men who represent an array of professional industries including but not limited to legal services, technology, education, nonprofit, life sciences and healthcare, finance, business and entrepreneurship.
In early December, at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, E100 Atlanta hosted an induction ceremony for members of the new class. During the ceremony, Emerging 100 of Atlanta President Kyle Walcott, Vice President Rashad Stallings and Membership Committee Co-Chair Christopher Scott provided remarks to newly inducted members centered on the legacy and commitment of the organization. In addition to family and friends, new members were joined by members of the E100 Atlanta Executive Board, E100 Atlanta General Body and 100 Black Men of Atlanta. Additionally, newly inducted 100 Black Men of Atlanta member and Vice President of Strategy and Engagement with Partnership for Southern Equity Joel Alvarado delivered the evening's keynote address emphasizing the importance of 'doing the hard work as well as heart work for the community.'
'I'm excited to welcome this group of leaders that will deliver a positive impact to the community. The passion and commitment of each individual coupled with their civic and professional responsibilities will help our organization fulfill its duty to the city of Atlanta,' said E100 Atlanta President Kyle Walcott. In the wake of a string of unfortunate tragedies, members of E100 Atlanta will join in the commemoration of the nonviolent legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a service event focused on combating youth violence in metro Atlanta by promoting positive resources and de-escalation techniques. The event, happening on Jan. 15 at B.E.S.T. Academy from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., will bring awareness to decreasing youth violence and advancing social justice and racial equity by creating a safe environment for youth. Community partners for the event include Target Corporation, B.E.S.T. Academy, Atlanta Police Foundation, At-Promise Initiative, Lifting Our Voices and will include notable Atlanta officials and dignitaries representing social, civic and nonprofit organizations dedicated to youth development and public safety.
The 27 new members of the Emerging 100 of Atlanta's Class of 2022 include:
Marcus Billie, Transwestern – Transaction Manager
DeVonne Boler, Sr., Prologis, Inc. – Leasing Manager
Christian Bonner, Wells Fargo – Vice President, Commercial Banking
Phillip Bridges, Amazon/Bridges Resume Services – Technical Recruiter
Wesley Davis, Similarweb – Enterprise Sales Manager
Daniel Farr, Salesforce – Product Marketing Manager
Lorenzo Gordon, Humbl Hustlr Group – Chief Executive Officer
Jarvarus Gresham, BakerHostetler, LLP – Litigation Associate
Jamar Harrison, Delta Air Lines – Manager, Global Agency Sales
Bryan Hatcher, Inova Payroll – Operations Manager
Marcus Hobson, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP – Attorney
Cullen Johnson, AT&T – Software Engineer
Theron Johnson, Terminus Strategies, LLC – Government Affairs Manager
Corey Jones, Google – Early Career Recruiter
Michael Lee, Jr., Metro Atlanta Chamber – Senior Director, Public Affairs
Kinnis Leonard, Truist Financial Corporation – Vice President, Portfolio Performance Analyst
Carl McCray, Delta Air Lines – Sr. Manager, Human Resources
Noah McQueen, The Propel Center – Student Engagement Lead
Fortune Onwuzuruike, Microsoft/Georgia State University – Security Program Manager/Adjunct Professor
Olatunde Oshikoya, Bicycle Health, Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet, Rapid Recovery Mobile Clinic – Psychiatric Clinician
Ayo Osinowa, Capgemini – Acquisitions Analyst
Raeshawn Pelote, 1888 Ventures – Partner
Alex Perryman, CVS Health – Staff Pharmacist
Brandon Sartin, Stites & Harbison, PLLC – Attorney
Brandon Whatley, Kimberly-Clark Corporation – Production Planner II
Kirenski Wilkerson, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice – Victim Advocate Specialist
Bradford Wynn, The Wynning Experience – Chief Operating Officer