Our Why
Next Generation Men & Women was founded in August 2014 by three educators who recognized that students attending Title I Schools (in particular young men and women of color) lacked exposure to professional examples and environments. Lagging graduation rates and post-secondary enrollment did not represent an achievement gap — but an opportunity gap, as students were without the necessary support to graduate and be prepared for College and Career.
Next Gen provides Atlanta youth with regular exposure to career pathways, professionals, work environments and personalized support in the form of Teachers and College Mentors.
Leadership

Board of Directors
Dina Bailey
Mountain Top Vision
Board Chair
Deisha Barnett
Metro Atlanta Chamber
Ian Cohen
Tara Technologies
Cara Frattasi
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta
Ashani O'Mard
Atlanta Affordable Housing Fund
Vice-Chair
Travis Salters
Boston College
Sabrina Serafin
Frazier & Deeter
Treasurer
Rob Schuler
Cox Communications
Tori Silas
Nelson Mullins
Secretary
Ben Sperling
New York University
Kevin Thomas
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Samuel Wakefield
The Wakefield & Walker Group
Advisory Council
Arlenis Almonte
Chick-fil-A
Jennifer Grove
WSB-TV | Cox Media Group
Jessica Johnson
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Luke Lindsey
American Red Cross
Sara Simonds
Deloitte
JP Ortiz
Microsoft
Daniel L. Stahl
BDO USA
Christen Wright
Delta
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Next Gen in the News
Our Community
Alumni
Amadou
NGM Class of 2018
Georgia Tech Class of 2022
Teacher Coach
Ms. Bennett
NGW Class of 2021
Creekside High School
Student
Jordan
NGM Class of 2020
Creekside High School
College Mentor
Paul
NGM Class of 2019
Morehouse College