Leadership Gwinnett proudly announces the 39th Leadership Gwinnett Class, the latest cohort in its prestigious program designed to develop and empower community leaders. For nearly four decades, Leadership Gwinnett has been at the forefront of cultivating influential and dedicated leaders equipped to drive positive change in Gwinnett County and beyond.
The Class of 2025, comprised of an exceptional group of individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, will embark on a transformative nine-month journey beginning in August 2024. Throughout this period, participants will immerse themselves in a dynamic curriculum focused on understanding the community’s history, identifying key assets and challenges, and building a robust network of peers and mentors. Upon graduation in May 2025, these leaders will be well-prepared to make a significant impact in their communities, armed with enhanced knowledge, meaningful connections, and a fresh perspective on civic engagement.
The Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2025 includes:
Amanda Abbott, Founder / CEO, At the Helm Consulting
Dr. Clifton Alexander, Cluster Superintendent, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Amy Allen, Attorney, Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC
Dr. Shamarlas Allens, Principal, Pharr Elementary School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Senator Tonya Anderson, District 43, Georgia State Senate
Edgardo Aponte, Assistant Director for Department of Transportation, Gwinnett County Government
Melissa Arthur, Vice President of Prevention & Outreach, Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Helen Balch, Deputy Director of Planning and Development, City of Lawrenceville
Nicole Barnes, Deputy Commissioner, City of Atlanta
Jennifer Bridwell, Gwinnett Market President, Georgia Banking Company
Amy Busby, CEO & Co-Founder, Eat Catering Concepts
Dr. Grelauris Calcaño, Director of Leadership Development, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Jennifer Christian, Quality Assurance Project Manager, McKesson
Jeff Clayton, P.E., Business Team Leader, Garver
Amy Denslinger, System Director Clinical Nutrition, Northside Hospital
Erica Dove, State Court Judge, Gwinnett County
Lanier Flanders, Senior Associate Attorney, Andersen, Tate, & Carr P.C.
Angela Gary, NGMC Braselton Nursing Facility Lead; Executive Director, Trauma/Emergency/Observation/EMS Services, Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Manfred Graeder, Senior Program Manager Computer Development, Fujitsu North America, Inc. & Duluth City Councilmember
Chris Hardin, Economic Development Manager, City of Suwanee
Andrew Hickey, Director, Economic Development, Partnership Gwinnett
Lee Huffman, Fractional CEO & Master Leadership Coach, Professional Development USA, LLC
Kathryn Jones, Director, Membership & Marketing, Council for Quality Growth
Fitumai Madrid, District Staff Training and Development Coordinator, GNR Public Health
Dr. Brian Mann, Chief of Simulation Operations, Associate Professor of Surgery, PCOM
Nabeel Memon, CEO / Developer, Nabeel Group of Companies, Inc.
Daisy Mills, Project Manager, Sugarloaf Community Improvement District
Joy Monroe, Founder / CEO, Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center
Rozeena Noorani, Director of Community Relations, Piedmont Eastside Hospital
Brandon Odum, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Soul Ongoiba, CEO & Founder, The Quantum Do High Performance Coaching
Jason Palmgren, Senior Vice President, Private Client Advisor, Bank of America, Private Bank
Tinisha Parker, Executive Director of Student Services, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Kayce Pearce, Chief Development and Marketing Officer, Annandale Village
Rip Pruitt, Realtor, Century 21 / Humble Green Investments
Matt Retter, Owner, Billingsley Retter & Associates, Inc.
Mark Ross, Agency Director, Right At Home
Ted Sadowski, Corporal, Public Information Officer & Community Outreach, City of Duluth Police Department
Aura-Leigh Sanders, Executive Director, Northeast Georgia History Center
Joe Sawyer, Owner, Alpha and Omega Carpet Cleaning & Peachtree Corners City Councilmember
Courtney Spencer, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator, Gas South
Theo Stone, Director of Development, Dunphy Development
Juan Terrazas, Partner Engagement Specialist, Path United
China Thomas, Director of Capital Transit & Planning Program, Gwinnett County
Josiah Vega, Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist, Impact46
Ken Wilcox, Senior Adobe Commerce/ Magento Developer, EBSCO Industries
Tami Wilder, CEO, Positive Impact International
Dr. Darin Wilson, Vice President for Campus and External Engagement, Georgia Gwinnett College
Do you know someone who would make an excellent candidate for Leadership Gwinnett? Nominate them today. Applications for the Class of 2026 open in January 2025. Interested in getting involved sooner? Register for our immersive two-and-a-half-day program, Glance Gwinnett, September 25-27, 2024.
About Leadership Gwinnett
Leadership Gwinnett envisions a thriving community sustained by an inclusive network of empowered leaders. Our mission is to educate, equip, and engage diverse leaders to inspire civic involvement. Leadership Gwinnett is the Gwinnett Glue™ that holds our community together, fostering collaboration, unity, and shared purpose among its members. Since its inception, over 1,300 individuals have graduated from the flagship program, and over 1,000 from the short program, Glance Gwinnett. Our alumni continue their leadership journey through ongoing enrichment programs. Leadership Gwinnett is honored to have received the IMPACT Regional Business Award, Nonprofit Sector, and the Outstanding Organization Moxie Award from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
