October 17, 2023
For Immediate Release
Atlanta Technical College Welcomes New Local and Foundation Board Members
Atlanta, GA (October 16, 2023) Atlanta Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of several new Local Board members and Foundation Board trustees who will play a crucial role in advancing the mission and vision of the college.
The following esteemed individuals have joined the Atlanta Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees: Allison Howard, CEO of ACH Marketing; Amy Corn, Founder and CEO of AWC Strategy Group; Dennis McGouirk, Regional Director at Atlanta Gas Light; Dr. Malika R. Wilkins, Chief External Affairs Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Atlanta Regional Commission; Tai A. Roberson, Vice President Philanthropy and Community Impact—Southeast Lead at Wells Fargo Foundation; and Nick McCarthy, President of UPS Automotive Maintenance and Engineering.
Atlanta Technical College welcomes these new members to the Local Board: Dr. Frances Boykin,
Director, Advanced Analytics/Customer Research and Analytics, AT&T; Jevon Gibson, CEO, Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority; Veronica Maldonado-Torres, President and CEO, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and Nick Winbush, Director, T. Dallas Smith & Co.
With their diverse backgrounds, expertise, and dedication to education and workforce development, these trustees and board members will play a pivotal role in supporting Atlanta Technical College’s mission of providing quality technical education to students from all walks of life.
The Atlanta Technical College Foundation is committed to ensuring the availability of scholarships, program support, and state-of-the-art facilities necessary for students to excel. By collaborating with the new board members, the Foundation aims to further strengthen these efforts and amplify the impact on student success. The members of the Local Board work alongside the trustees of the Foundation Board to ensure that Atlanta Technical College has access to the resources that are needed to provide a world class education for our students.
“Atlanta Technical College depends on community and industry partners to fundraise and friend-raise,” said Dr. Victoria Seal, president of Atlanta Technical College. “We are appreciative of the board members’ commitment and support. We look forward to our collective impact as we transform lives through the power of technical education.”
For more information about the Atlanta Technical College Foundation and its programs, please visit www.atlantatech.edu/foundation or contact Ms. Shannon Georgecink at sgeorgecink@atlantatech.edu
For more information about the Atlanta Technical College Local Board of Directors, please visit https://atlantatech.edu/about/board-of-directors/ or contact Dr. Joni Williams at jwilliam@atlantatech.edu.
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ABOUT ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Atlanta Technical College is a vibrant part of the Technical College System of Georgia and has been recognized for its innovation, diverse programs, and placement rate. Most recently, Atlanta Technical College has been ranked one of the best in the nation for online courses and programs. Atlanta Technical College has served the City of Atlanta along with Fulton and Clayton Counties for more than 55 years. For more information on Atlanta Technical College, its $201M economic impact, and its 200-plus award-winning programs, visit www.atlantatech.edu.
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