Leads the statewide nonprofit GeorgiaForward working to unite the state through collaborations, partnerships and strengthened millennial engagement. GeorgiaForward's leading program, Young Gamechangers, brings emerging state leaders from across Georgia together over six months to provide big idea recommendations to one Georgia community's most persistent challenges. #gafwd

Served as member of the executive team of the Macon Water Authority, an award winning utility that delivers America's Best Tasting Drinking Water to 150,000+ customers in Middle Georgia. Created the framework for the MWA's strategic planning process working with the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Promoted the Macon Water Authority to economic developers throughout the state including statewide project managers; served as a member for the Macon-Bibb County Economic Development team.Assisted with special events such as the bust unveiling and the statue dedication of past water board chairman, the late Mr. Frank C. Amerson, Jr. Served as point of contact for community outreach and public relations efforts.

Worked with GeorgiaForward leadership to craft the vision for the second year of GeorgiaForward's Young Gamechangers programFacilitated the application process for this statewide leadership program for over 100 personal applicants and over 10 communities across the stateCoordinated with local leadership to bring program to Dublin-Laurens County, GeorgiaProgrammed three on site meetings with 34 participants from across the state of Georgia Oversaw the development and presentation of recommendations for pressing policy changes to revision the future of Dublin-Laurens County

Served as a member of the NewTown Development Committee -Developed financial structure for downtown projects -Served as point person for development projects bringing residential and mixed use developments to downtown Macon -Supervised the design, construction contracts and plans and specifications associated with the development of the project Recruited anchor businesses which included identifying available property, working with property owners, developing relationships with all parties, hosting tours of available property and connecting investors with property ownersOversaw the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing campaign for LiveDowntownMacon.com to promote the downtown lifestyle and maintain high occupancy rates in residential units Worked with a team to develop a comprehensive PR campaign for NewTown Macon’s work over the past 17 yearsManaged a variety of communication tools to promote downtown living and working including press conference, websites and social media Managed downtown events including First Friday and Macon Pops