Mel C. Smith - Chairman/CEO & Mentor
Adrian Grishby - Academics/Alumni Services & Mentor
Quentin Snow - Technology/Mentor Coordinator
A native of Georgia, Mel obtained a number of degrees and has an extensive career in business, management, counseling, and ministry. He believes in the power of education and the value of mentoring young people.
Quentin Snow - Technology/Mentor Coordinator
Adrian Grishby - Academics/Alumni Services & Mentor
Quentin Snow - Technology/Mentor Coordinator
Quentin earned a B.S. in Management Science from Tuskegee University. He's also a Realtor, skilled videographer, photographer and producer and is the owner and director of Snow Life Media.
Adrian Grishby - Academics/Alumni Services & Mentor
Adrian Grishby - Academics/Alumni Services & Mentor
Adrian Grishby - Academics/Alumni Services & Mentor
Adrian has taught and tutored algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and introductory statistics courses over the last 8 years. He has a B.S. in Mathematics and M.A.T. in Mathematics Education. He makes math simple, relevant, and applicable.
Rachel Holloway - Administrative & Communication Support Team
Rachel Holloway - Administrative & Communication Support Team
Rachel Holloway - Administrative & Communication Support Team
Rachel serves as an educator for Griffin Spalding County Schools. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Georgia. Rachel has a passion for working with students and building up the next generation. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Tammi Jones - Executive Finance & Accounting
Rachel Holloway - Administrative & Communication Support Team
Rachel Holloway - Administrative & Communication Support Team
Tammi serves as a Sr. tax accountant for Equifax with 15+ years of experience in public and private sectors. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration. Tammi enjoys volunteering with charitable organizations and traveling the world.
Marvin Taylor - Mentor
Rachel Holloway - Administrative & Communication Support Team
Marvin Taylor - Mentor
Marvin served in the Army for 23 years and earned several degrees in Criminal Justice, Human Relations, and management. Marvin has served as mentor, coach, and deacon for many years through his church, various ministries, and local schools.
Nekisha Marshall - Photography & Special Projects Liaison
Nekisha Marshall - Photography & Special Projects Liaison
Nekisha Marshall - Photography & Special Projects Liaison
Nekisha has a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and currently works in the Technology field. She is a photographer and owner of Captivating Moments, LLC. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends and finding waterfalls.
Ariana Santiago - Creative Arts & Marketing Team
Nekisha Marshall - Photography & Special Projects Liaison
Nekisha Marshall - Photography & Special Projects Liaison
Ariana is the CEO + Chief Creative Strategist at Flylight Creative, a digital marketing agency specializing in education, nonprofit and social enterprise. Ariana studied at Temple University. After graduating from Temple University, Ariana returned home to teach with Teach For America in Atlanta Public Schools. After teaching K-5th grade,
Ariana is the CEO + Chief Creative Strategist at Flylight Creative, a digital marketing agency specializing in education, nonprofit and social enterprise. Ariana studied at Temple University. After graduating from Temple University, Ariana returned home to teach with Teach For America in Atlanta Public Schools. After teaching K-5th grade, Ariana led Teach For America’s Metro Atlanta alumni and social innovation community for five years. Faced with this realization and degreed in Design, Media, and Public Relations, Ariana was inspired to launch Flylight Creative full-time to empower education institutions, non-profits, and social enterprises with the tools and capacity to own their story and effectively reach their audience. She is intentional about using her skills in service of a broader vision to bridge the gap between organizations and the communities they serve.
Paris Robinson - Partnerships & Community Service Liaison
Nicole Oliver - Partnerships & Community Service Liaison
Nicole Oliver - Partnerships & Community Service Liaison
Paris has been a federal employee for 34 years, and loves spending time with family, traveling, football and event planning. One of her passions is community service and assisting young people. She holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of West Georgia and a Masters in Public Administration from Troy University.
Nicole Oliver - Partnerships & Community Service Liaison
Nicole Oliver - Partnerships & Community Service Liaison
Nicole Oliver - Partnerships & Community Service Liaison
Nicole grew up in Atlanta, GA She earned a B.S. degree from Georgia State University and has been employed with the U.S. Federal Government for 30 years. She regularly volunteers at homeless shelters and for Hosea Feed the Hungry. She enjoys sporting events, traveling and spending time with family.
Glenda Reddick - Executive Administration
Nicole Oliver - Partnerships & Community Service Liaison
Glenda Reddick - Executive Administration
Glenda Reddick received her Masters of Business of Administration and B.S in Business from Troy University. She retired from the Air Force National Guard, where she served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the State of Alabama. Her years in Customer Relations range from Customer Service Representative to Operations Management. As
Glenda Reddick received her Masters of Business of Administration and B.S in Business from Troy University. She retired from the Air Force National Guard, where she served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the State of Alabama. Her years in Customer Relations range from Customer Service Representative to Operations Management. As an Operations Analyst with the State of Georgia, she managed system implementations for billing/auditing, managed the statewide Knowledge-base and conducted system training. Glenda is the owner of a photography business and enjoys traveling and spending time with family. She is an avid sports fan.