Duluth, Georgia (August 6, 2021) Leadership Gwinnett is proud to announce the selection of the 36th annual class, the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2022. Forty-two applicants were chosen through a competitive application process to represent Gwinnett’s public, private, non-profit, business, health, education, legal, and government entities.
The nine-month Leadership Gwinnett program provides a forum for candid discussions, a safe environment for differing perspectives, and the opportunity to explore complex issues and solutions. Beginning with orientation in August, these individuals will dive deep into the many facets of Gwinnett County, increase their circle of influence, build powerful relationships with leaders who are active connectors in Gwinnett, and ultimately drive civic engagement for the betterment of Gwinnett County.
“I am super excited about welcoming this new class! Year after year, we strive to ensure each new cohort is knowledgeable about community issues, well networked and passionate about the success our region,” said Lisa Zaken, the Executive Director of Leadership Gwinnett.
The Class of 2022:
 Buffy Alexzulian Director of Financial Services, Gwinnett County Government |  Katie Armstrong Judge, Recorders Court, Gwinnett County Government |  Margie Asef Director of Community Relations, Greater Atlanta Christian School |  Phil Bonelli Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Regions Bank |
 Brandon Branham Assistant City Manager, City of Peachtree Corners |  Lisamarie Bristol Senior Assistant District Attorney, DeKalb County District Attorney's Office |  Buzz Brockway Vice President for Public Policy, Georgia Center for Opportunity |  Markell Bryant Financial Advisor, Edward Jones |
 Aysha Cooper Business Owner, McKinley Alliance Group, LLC |  Dr. Crystal Cooper Principal, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Sycamore Elementary School |  Allona Lane Cross Executive Director, The Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity - Office of the Governor |  Dr. Mike Daniels Executive Pastor, Cross Pointe Church |
 Dr. Michael Davis Associate Executive Director, GUIDE, Inc. |  Dr. Robert Downs Superintendent of Schools, Buford City Schools |  Leigh Gant Business Development Officer, Georgia United Credit Union |  Tiana Garner Clerk of Superior Court, Gwinnett County Government |
 Dr. Margie Gill Executive Director, Tabitha's House, Inc. |  Ken Halley Managing Director, True North Holdings |  Brandon Hartley Director - External Affairs, AT&T |  Frank Hartley Partner, Thompson, Sweeny, Kinsinger & Pereira P.C. |
 Bruce Johnson Director of Sales, Explore Gwinnett |  Dr. Rodriguez Johnson Principal, North Metro Academy of Performing Arts |  Lindsey Jorstad Deputy Department Director, Community Services, Gwinnett County |  Jill Kersh Certified Professional Life Coach & Career Coach, Thrive Unlimited, LLC |
 John Khan Facilities Director, PCOM Georgia |  Christa Kirk Owner/Attorney, The Kirk Law Firm, P.C. |  Holly Lisle Director of Alumni Engagement, Georgia Gwinnett College |  Ryan McShane AVP, Commercial Banking Group, Renasant Bank |
 Melissa Miller Human Resources Business Partner, Heraeus |  Dr. J.W. Mozley Principal, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Coleman Middle School |  Farooq Mughal Managing Partner, MS Global Partners, LLC - Government Affairs |  Matt Myers City Council Member, City of Norcross |
 Sarah Park Community Engagement Coordinator, Gwinnett County Government (Community Outreach Department) |  Anna Pearce Judge, Gwinnett Magistrate Court |  Larry Pettiford President, 1st Sight, Inc. (Councilmember, City of Suwanee) |  Cole Porter Vice President, Porter Steel, Inc. |
 AnneMarie Scully Partner, Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan |  Jaletta Long Smith Associate, Andersen, Tate & Carr |  Trent Spake Risk Advisor/Insurance Counselor, Chastain & Associates Insurance Agency |  Brandon Thomas Vice President, Customer Experience, Russell Landscape Group |
 Tawny Waltz Manager of Operations & Emergency Management, Northside Hospital Gwinnett |  Lindsay Woon Ferreira Managing Director, Mosaic Georgia |
If you know someone who would be a perfect fit for Leadership Gwinnett, nominate them or yourself for the class of 2023. Applications open in January 2022. Ready to get involved now? Register for our two-and-a-half-day program, Glance Gwinnett, offered November 3-5, 2021.
About Leadership Gwinnett
Leadership Gwinnett’s vision is a thriving community sustained by an inclusive network of empowered leaders. Our mission is to educate, equip, and engage diverse leaders and inspire civic involvement. Over 1,200 have graduated from the flagship program, over 700 have graduated from the snapshot program, Glance Gwinnett, and hundreds continue their leadership enrichment every year through our alumni programming. Leadership Gwinnett is a proud recipient of the 2018 IMPACT Regional Business Award, Nonprofit Sector, by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.
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