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
Michael Baptiste
Metro Atlanta Chamber
Ramona Burada
Truist
Transportation & Logistics Industry Manager
Erica Cummings
Community Volunteer
Secretary
Joyce Davis
Pearson
Cara Frattasi
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta
Vice Chair
Eric Hurst
Amazon
Arthur Mills
New Teacher Center
Treasurer
Ladonna Murphy
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Ashani O'Mard
Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership
Board Chair
Rob Schuler
Honeywell
Sabrina Serafin
Frazier & Deeter
Heiwote Tadesse
Associated Credit Union
Dayton Velarde
Alston & Bird
Advisory Council
Arlenis Almonte
Chick-fil-A
Jessica Johnson
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Daniel L. Stahl
BDO USA
Sara Simonds
Deloitte
JP Ortiz
Microsoft
US Education
Christen Wright
CDW Management Group
Emeritus Board Members
Ian Cohen
TARA Education Technologies LLC
Brian Sadler
University of Georgia
Travis Salters
Boston College Law School
Founder of Next Generation Men and Women
Ben Sperling
Mars Wrigley
Founder of Next Generation Men and Women
Chris Thomas
Chick-fil-A Corporate
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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