Keith Evans currently serves as the fifth President of the Westminster Schools. Keith has shown a deep commitment to issues of homelessness; he previously served as Chairman of the Board for CARITAS, the largest provider of homeless services in the Metro Richmond area.  He holds a master’s degrees from Harvard University and the University of Tennessee.

Mr. Hardin led the team that create Gateway Center, and has served as Chairman of the Board since its founding. He transitioned to Chair Emeritus in January of 2023, but he will remain an active and engaged member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Hardin is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, President of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Legal Services Foundation, a member of the Board of Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Previously, he served as the Chairman of the Board of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, Chairman of the Board the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard University Divinity School and Chairman of the Board of the Paidea School. The United Way, the Anti-Defamation League, Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta, Emory University Law School, the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism and the Georgia Budget and Public Policy Institute among others, have recognized Jack with awards for his public service. Mr. Hardin was an original member of the Regional Commission on Homelessness and has, along with former Mayor Shirley Franklin, served as its Co-Chairman since 2009.

Raised in Southwest Atlanta, educated at The Paideia School, Ga State University, and UGA’s Terry College of Business, Kali Franklin is a proud Atlanta native who credits her cultural and educational upbringing for much of her professional success. Wife to her childhood sweetheart, Wali Bashir, and resident of Midtown Atlanta, the expecting parents enjoy the conveniences of city-living with their two Cocker Spaniels, Spartacus and Zoë. In her professional life, as Senior Vice President, Head of Talent & Recruiting for Overtime Elite, Kali is responsible for developing an environment of collaboration, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Over the course of her eighteen-year human resources career, she has proven to be a strategic partner who is results-oriented, influential, and energetic in approach. Her exciting background includes successful assignments within a small and informal family business, on the operations and supply chain side of a national retailer (Target), instrumental in the launch of a new business division for a global technology company (Microsoft), and as the functional leader for two well respected sports and entertainment companies (AMBSE & NYCFC). In each of these experiences, Kali has been a transformational leader in development, implementation, assessment, and scaling. Her progressive work history has aligned her with c-suite leaders for over a decade, where she utilizes her ability to foster authentic relationships and to quickly adjust to shifting priorities. Often recognized for cultivating and championing cultural expectations, Kali quickly identifies synergies between business objectives and people goals. A quote that exemplifies her leadership philosophy is, “If you can only find one solution to the problem, you don’t really understand the problem”. Kali’s passion lies in the People! With her transformational leadership style, she has been successful in introducing change, gaining buy-in from stakeholders, and driving results through teamwork.

Kimyatta is VP, Senior Associate General Counsel, Head of Compliance & Privacy Officer at Modern Health, where she is responsible for the regulatory, product, and privacy legal functions, as well as the design, implementation, oversight, and management of the Company's global compliance program. Prior to joining Modern Health, Kimyatta was the Head of Internal Investigations and Regulatory Counsel at McKesson Corporation, where she oversaw the company's enterprise-wide internal investigations program and provided strategic counseling on a variety of regulatory and compliance matters. In addition to her role as Head of Investigations, Kimyatta served as a member of the Enterprise Risk Council where she worked cross-functionally with several risk assessing organizations on risk mitigation and compliance initiatives. Kimyatta developed her expertise as a healthcare litigation, compliance, and regulatory attorney representing a variety of plan, payor, and provider clients at Alston & Bird LLP, where she practiced for nearly a decade. In private practice, she represented clients in the defense of False Claims Act litigation, whistleblower actions, and government investigations related to alleged fraud and abuse violations of federal and state health care laws. She also represented clients in payor-provider disputes, complex commercial litigation, and arbitration, as well as assisted clients in conducting internal compliance investigations and developing/implementing effective compliance programs. Kimyatta holds a Bachelor of Science and law degree from Vanderbilt University and is Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC). She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc. Kimyatta lives in Smyrna with her husband and their son.

Dr. Mark Holzberg is a board-certified dermatologist and established Newnan Dermatology (now Epiphany Dermatology) in Newnan Georgia. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1983. He is Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Emory and teaches diseases and tumors of the nail at Grady Memorial Hospital. Dr. Holzberg lectures, edits textbooks and authors numerous articles in dermatology. He is past President of the Atlanta Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and past President of the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Holzberg was the Dermatology Foundation Practitioner of the Year in 2016. Dr. Holzberg’s philanthropic work has been as past Georgia Vice Chair for the Dermatology Foundation and in patient dermatologic health issues. He has lobbied Georgia senators and representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington on behalf of dermatologic patients through the American Academy of Dermatology for many years and has testified and worked on patient issues here in the Georgia legislature. More recently, Dr. Holzberg established a free dermatology clinic for the homeless at the Mercy Care Clinic @ Gateway Center. With a close friend and associate, Dr. Holzberg helped to establish the Advisory Council for Gateway Center. The Advisory Council has recruited recognized leaders in the Atlanta community to act in the Council as a “think tank” and advocacy group for Gateway helping Gateway Center accomplish its mission of making homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.

Tammra Credit is a tax professional who specializes in information reporting, tax research and tax controversy; she is a Tax Principal in the Corporate Tax department of Southern Company.Tammra began her career as a tax litigator at the Internal Revenue Service before transitioning to Deloitte in a tax controversy position.Tammra has an LLM in Taxation from New York University and a law degree from Vanderbilt University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Accounting and Political Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Tammra is a graduate of the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s VIP training program which is designed to develop and enhance leadership skills and increase diverse volunteer participation in nonprofit board and leadership positions in Greater Atlanta.She serves as Co-Site Coordinator of the Schaffer Road Church of Christ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and on the board of the Gateway Center. Tammra and her husband William live in the Riverside neighborhood of Atlanta.He is a teacher and coach at North Atlanta High School.

Michael Hobbs is a partner in the Atlanta office of the national law firm Troutman Pepper. Mike is actively involved in intellectual property registration, licensing and litigation throughout the United States and internationally. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for Copyright and Trademark Law. Mike received his BA from Davidson College and his JD from Vanderbilt University Law School. He is married to his wife of 30 years, Ginny, who is in development for the Atlanta Speech School, and they have three grown children.

Kashi Sehgal is Founder and CEO of Retaaza, a purpose-driven business advancing fairer food systems by supporting local farmers, recovering food waste, and feeding communities facing food insecurity. She has become a seasoned entrepreneur, since starting her first business in 2005, building companies and nonprofits in sustainability, technology, ethics, education, economic development, and more. Kashi co-founded Gigabark in 2007, a mobile messaging solutions platform still thriving today. She also started and led SuperNova South for eight years, the largest technology and innovation conference in the Southeast at the time. Kashi has worked with several global, publicly traded corporations leading strategy and business development across digital, design, ecommerce, supply chain, and manufacturing. As a consultant with Accenture, she worked with governmental organizations and Fortune 100s on organizational development, strategy, profitability, and growth. Today, she focuses on strategy, growth, ethics, and purpose, with a particular passion for working alongside startups, early-stage companies, and nonprofits. She is a Techstars mentor and serves as an advisor, mentor, and investor to companies globally. She is a strategic Advisory Board member for The Purpose Group, a private equity holding company that drives business growth through purpose and values. She has served on a range of boards including The Carter Center’s Board of Councilors, Emory University’s Center for Ethics, the Gateway Center, Indoor Farm Foundation, 48in48, and American Heart Association’s Health Equity Committee. Kashi is driven by creating positive impact through compassionate, creative problem solving in the world around her.

Licensed as a public adjuster since 1979, Michael Fusco, Founder and CEO of Ironclaim, has been considered one of the worldwide leaders of the public adjusting industry, specializing in the preparation and presentation of complex commercial insurance claims for governments, institutions, and businesses. He has been hired by numerous municipal and state entities, including the state of Mississippi, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority, Airport Authority, Power Authority, as well as Grady Hospital, the fifth largest public hospital in the United States. Michael specializes in designing strategic solutions inside the terms and conditions of a policy to assist the policyholder through the claims process. He educates students at the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and University of Alabama as a recurring guest lecturer on the topics of insurance, risk management, and claim settlements. He is a requested advisor to government entities following significant natural disasters on how to adopt policies that protect the community from unfair insurance practices during the claim process. In his forty years as a licensed public adjuster, Michael has designed claim strategy resulting in Georgia Supreme Court victory, expanded his industry to five continents, and successfully negotiated more than$1B in claim settlements on behalf the insured. He currently sits on the Board of Advisors for the University of Georgia College of Family & Consumer Services and is a regular contributor to podcasts in the area of insurance, leadership, and growth.

Stephen A. Youngblood is an associate of Bloom Parham, LLP, where he represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters.  His experience spans complex regulatory disputes, civil and criminal antitrust defense, and matters involving contracts, dealer termination, and government suspension and debarment proceedings. Mr. Youngblood earned his B.A. with Honors in Philosophy and a minor in Astronomy from Swarthmore College in 2012, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from Duke University School of Law in 2016. Following law school, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Louise W. Flanagan in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. In addition to his commercial practice, Mr. Youngblood has provided pro bono legal services in landlord-tenant disputes, music royalties, disability benefits, and felony criminal defense. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for Commercial Litigation in Atlanta from 2022 to 2025.

Dr. Alan J. Gottlieb, MD is a board-certified rheumatologist with more than four decades of experience providing care to patients throughout the Atlanta region. He earned his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine and has built a distinguished career specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. Dr. Gottlieb has been affiliated with leading healthcare institutions, including Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Gottlieb has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to philanthropy and community service, supporting initiatives that improve health outcomes, increase access to care, and enhance quality of life for individuals facing significant challenges. His dedication to serving others has extended beyond medicine through active involvement with nonprofit and community organizations throughout the Atlanta area. Having previously served on Gateway Center’s Advisory Board, Dr. Gottlieb now joins the Gateway Center Board of Directors, bringing a unique perspective shaped by decades of healthcare leadership and patient advocacy. 

Jimmy Lowe is the Founder and Executive Director of Atlanta Tech Bank, a nonprofit organization expanding access to reliable technology for people and organizations across Atlanta. Before founding Atlanta Tech Bank, Jimmy spent 12 years at Apple, first in Cupertino, California and later in leadership roles based in Atlanta. His work ranged from building Apple’s business-to-business strategy and operating model at headquarters, to leading teams and markets across the Southeast. Through that experience, Jimmy saw firsthand how access to reliable technology can shape education, employment, healthcare, and opportunity. Jimmy’s work is rooted in the belief that technology can be a practical tool for stability and advancement, especially when placed in the hands of people and organizations working on the front lines of community need. Jimmy was born and raised in Atlanta and is grateful to be raising his family in the city he has always called home. He holds a B.A. from Brown University and an M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Evan Glustrom is a real estate investor and business leader with a background in law, finance, and strategic development. He began his career at Alston & Bird LLP⁠, where he gained valuable experience advising clients on complex legal and business matters. Building on that foundation, Evan transitioned into entrepreneurship and now focuses on his own real estate investment ventures, identifying opportunities that create long-term value and contribute to community growth. A dedicated supporter of Gateway Center, Evan has been actively involved with the organization through service on its Advisory Council and currently serves as Chair of the Advisory Council. In this role, he has helped strengthen engagement between Gateway Center and emerging community leaders, foster new relationships, and support the organization’s fundraising and awareness-building efforts.

Zenith Houston is the Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer for Purpose Built Communities, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating pathways to prosperity in neighborhoods across the country. In this role, she leads the organization's fundraising, strategic partnerships, marketing, and communications efforts to support Purpose Built Communities' mission and growth. A seasoned nonprofit executive and strategic leader, Zenith brings more than 30 years of experience building partnerships, mobilizing resources, and driving transformational impact for local, regional, and national organizations. Prior to joining Purpose Built Communities, she founded Gaillard Houston, a management consulting firm focused on organizational strategy, leadership development, fundraising, and community engagement. She also served for a decade as Atlanta Director of The Posse Foundation, where she led efforts to identify, recruit, and support diverse student leaders while strengthening institutional and philanthropic partnerships. Throughout her career, Zenith has been recognized for her ability to connect people, ideas, and resources to advance meaningful change. Her expertise spans fundraising, strategic partnerships, communications, stakeholder engagement, board governance, and organizational leadership. An active civic and community leader, Zenith currently serves as Board Chair of the T.A.S.T.E. (Take A Step To Elevate) Foundation, founded by Grammy Award-winning recording artist Anthony Hamilton. She has also served on numerous nonprofit and community boards, including the Veritas School of Social Science and the Alliance Theatre. Her leadership and community impact have been recognized through numerous honors, including the Atlanta Hawks Forever 404 Award, the Atlanta Business League's Top 100 Black Women of Influence, the 100 Black Men of North Atlanta Image Award, the Chick- fil-A True Inspiration Award, and recognition as one of Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company's 52 Weeks of Women. She is a graduate of Leadership Atlanta, the Atlanta Regional Leadership Institute (ARLI), REALITY Impact Israel, and the Council on Foundations Career Pathways Fellowship. Zenith is passionate about fostering opportunities that strengthen communities, expand economic mobility, and create lasting impact for future generations.

Jay Nair is currently a Partner, US Offering Sales Leader for Digital and AI Strategy for PE and mid- market accounts at PwC. Jayaram Nair brings experience from previous roles at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Manhattan Associates, IBM Global Services and i2 Technologies. Jayaram Nair holds a 1998 - 2000 MBA @ Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. With a robust skill set that includes IT Strategy, Business Analysis, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management and more.

Elaine Armstrong serves as Vice President of Marketing for Goodwill of North Georgia, where she leads marketing and communications strategy in support of the organization’s mission, strategic plan, and business goals. Since joining Goodwill in 2006, she has advanced from public relations roles to her current executive leadership position, bringing deep institutional knowledge and creative direction to the organization. She also hosts Goodwill’s podcast, The Good Works Show, and serves as a key advisor to business operations teams. Prior to Goodwill, Elaine worked as a television news reporter for WALB-TV and is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. She has been widely recognized for her leadership, including honors from the Atlanta Business League, March of Dimes, PRSA Georgia, and Nonprofit Pro. Elaine is a graduate of Leadership Atlanta and currently serves on multiple nonprofit boards in the Atlanta area, including as Board Chair for several organizations, and remains actively involved in mentoring and professional service.

Valerie Love Chief People Officer for Fanatics Commerce, Valerie oversees all strategic human resource initiatives for the business, including organizational planning and design, culture, talent acquisition and retention, employee development, and more. With more than 30 years of experience, Valerie joined Fanatics from The Coca Cola Company, where she served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for close to four years. Prior to this, Valerie spent more than six years at Johnson & Johnson where she oversaw global human resources for the company's supply chain enterprise functions and before that, vision care. She spent almost the first 20 years of her career leading human resource initiatives for General Motors Corporation. Valerie holds an MBA from Belmont University and received her bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University.

Bryan Fields is an independent real estate investor and developer. From 1984 to 2002, Mr. Fields served in The Home Depot’s Real Estate Department, helping oversee the organization’s U.S. and international growth. In 1997, he was promoted to Senior Vice President of Real Estate. During his tenure, Home Depot’s store count increased from 19 stores to 1,300. Following his Home Depot career, Bryan was a founding member of Millennium Retail Partners, a retail real estate consultancy. He developed CB Square Shopping Center in Jacksonville, Florida, anchored by Circuit City and Bed Bath & Beyond, and, with partners, developed Lake City Commons (Publix Grocery) and South Harbor Shopping Center (Kohl’s and PetSmart). Currently, his primary focus is deploying capital to real estate investments through Fields Family Ventures. Bryan previously served on the boards of Midtown Bank and First Landmark Bank, where he was a member of the Executive Committee and the Loan Committee. His nonprofit leadership roles include serving as President of Davis Academy, a Board Member of the Marcus Jewish Community Center, where he chaired the Facilities Committee, and Vice President of the Atlanta Jewish Federation. Mr. Fields earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Brandon Gardner is a community and social impact leader focused on advancing equity through strategic partnerships, volunteer engagement, and purpose- driven service. His work centers on designing and leading initiatives that align organizational values with community needs to drive measurable, sustainable outcomes. With experience across corporate, nonprofit, and civic sectors, he builds partnerships that move beyond transactional support toward long-term collaboration and leads community engagement strategies that mobilize people, activate resources, and strengthen trust between institutions and the communities they serve. Gardner’s leadership approach is grounded in clarity, consistency, and relationship building. He is known for convening diverse stakeholders, translating mission into action, and helping organizations show up in ways that are authentic, accountable, and community-centered. He is passionate about leading at scale, building durable partnerships, and helping organizations translate purpose into lasting community impact.