Georgia First Generation Foundation

🎓Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Help us celebrate the Class of 2024 by sharing your photos and using the hashtag ✨

⚽ GOALS FOR GENERATIONS CUP ⚽
Join us for a day of soccer, fun, and giving back! 🏆

🗓️ June 23, 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
📍 Redline Athletics Peachtree Corners

Your FREE ticket includes:
🎟️ Entry to the 5v5 charity tournament
🎟️ 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win a 65” TV!

Want more chances to win? Donate $1 for each additional raffle ticket!

ALL proceeds support The Pioneer Scholarship Fund, empowering future leaders through scholarships, mentorship, and financial education.

Register NOW via the link in our bio and be a part of something amazing!

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re spotlighting the educators who have made an incredible impact on the lives of first-generation students. Your unwavering support, guidance, and belief in our potential have opened doors we never thought possible. You’ve been more than just teachers; you’ve been mentors, champions, and the bridge to a brighter future. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your dedication, your passion, and for being the driving force behind our success. We are forever grateful.

🎓Congratulations Seniors 🎉 So much pride! Our seniors looked amazing in their cords as we celebrated them at our FirstGen Banquet on Friday! A special shoutout to this year’s FirstGen Pioneer Scholarship recipients: two seniors from Daniel McLaughlin Therrell HS in Atlanta. All our seniors recognized on Friday showed how they make a difference in our community! We are also thankful to the Office of Diversity and Community Partnerships for hosting our celebration ✨

It’s National College Decision Day! 🎉

We’re so incredibly proud of all the students out there who made their college choices today. This is a HUGE accomplishment, and we know you will all do amazing things! ✨

Did you get accepted to your dream school? We’d love to celebrate with you! Share your acceptance news with us using the hashtag , or by tagging our profile, and you might get featured on our page! 🤩

Register by Monday! ⌛ The Georgia FirstGen Third Annual Senior Banquet is a celebration of our FirstGen graduating seniors and their accomplishments throughout high school. Hosted by the PCOM Georgia Office of Diversity and Community Partnerships, we will honor our seniors, our FirstGen Pioneer Scholarship recipient, and other FirstGen community members. Each senior will be allowed to invite 2 guests to the event.

Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

PCOM Georgia
625 Old Peachtree Rd NW
Suwanee, GA 30024

Register/sponsor: https://www.georgiafirstgen.org/event-details/2024-firstgen-banquet

Honoree Spotlight: Luis Andino

🌟 Meet Luis Andino, a transformative leader empowering Latino youth! As the Managing Director of Youth Services he actively shapes the educational landscape. Join us in celebrating Luis’s dedication to breaking barriers and fostering success!

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

🎉 Georgia First Gen would like to thank our four sponsors for the upcoming Benefit Gala!

Pioneer Sponsor: Tabbaa Law
Supporting Sponsors: Firelite Studios | Upsway Marketing | PhotoGlam 360 | Topgolf Buford

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

Honoree Spotlight: Leri Argueta

🌟 Meet Leri Argueta, a dedicated advocate for underserved student populations! As the Senior Assistant Director for Outreach and Access he’s committed to supporting diversity and inclusion. Join us in celebrating Leri’s impact on student success!

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

Honoree Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Mitchell

🌟 Meet Dr. Jennifer Mitchell, a pioneer in diversity, equity, and inclusion! Founder and CEO of Inclusive JM Consulting and the Assistant Director of Diversity and Community Relations she empowers organizations worldwide to foster inclusive work environments. Join us in celebrating her mission for a more inclusive future!

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

Honoree Spotlight: Gerardo Rodriguez

🌟 Gerardo Rodriguez is a local educator in Marietta, GA. After completing his undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus in ESOL education , he went on to receive his Masters in Education in Instructional Technology with a focus in Gifted Education. He is also a member of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., and takes time to mentor other community members. As a teacher, he believes that community can be the strongest tool to help foster creative minds in and out of the classroom. Join us in celebrating Gerardo’s leadership!

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

✨ Apply for the Pioneer Scholarship!
The Georgia FirstGen Pioneer Scholarship exists to support and encourage first-generation high school student who is a pioneer in their community, has a passion for changing the world, and not having the resources to reach their full potential.

✅ Requirements
As part of our vision of making the first generation the next generation, we will be awarding 1 First-Generation student a $1000 scholarship. The criteria for applying for the scholarship are as follows:

Currently a senior in high school
First in their family to attend collegeApplied to a 2-year college, technical college, or a 4-year college or university
Accepted to a 2-year college, technical college, or a 4-year college or university
Currently has a 3.0 GPA

📝 Application Process
Complete the application below by April 26, 2024. If selected as a finalist, you are required to attend a virtual interview with the Georgia First Scholarship Committee. An award recipient will be selected at Georgia FirstGen’s Senior Banquet.

Link in Our Bio!

           

Honoree Spotlight: Genny Castillo

🌟 Meet Genny, a leader in bridging the gaps for community members and policy impact in the South! She’s currently the Deputy Director of the and COO of . Join us in celebrating Genny’s leadership!

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

Honoree Spotlight: Chelsea Wesnofske

🌟 Meet Chelsea, an empowering force in higher education! As the Assistant Director of Career Center Diversity Programs she coaches students to design the life they want to lead. Join us in celebrating Chelsea’s dedication to diversity and inclusion!

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

Honoree Spotlight: Camilo Andres Hernandez

🌟 Meet Camilo Andres Hernandez, a dedicated advocate for healthcare and academia! Pursuing his MPH and a future goal of becoming a physician associate, Camilo excels in patient care, combining his love of community engagement with a passion for serving underrepresented minorities in the healthcare space. Join us in celebrating his passion for community engagement and future contributions to healthcare!

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

Honoree Spotlight: Angedith Poggi, DHSc, MPH

🌟 Meet Angedith Poggi, DHSc, MPH, a trailblazer in public health and academia! With over a decade of experience as a distinguished survey statistician, Dr. Poggi empowers first-generation Latino college students through her creation, RETA Framework™. She is a proud graduate with her Doctorate in Health Sciences and serves as the Member Relations Vice-Chair Join us in celebrating her remarkable contributions!

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

Georgia FirstGen is thrilled to present our FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024 honorees. These outstanding individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication in advancing the FirstGen movement. The honorees will be celebrated at the upcoming Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala.

2024 FirstGen Gala
April 12, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 PM @ The 1818 Club
Register Now (link in bio) https://www.georgiafirstgen.org/event-details/gala2024

Our honorees include: Angedith Poggi, Camilo Hernandez, Chelsea Wesnofske, Genny Castillo, Gerardo Rodriguez, Jennifer Mitchell, Leri Argueta, Luis Andino

The Gala, scheduled for April 12, 2024, will bring together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening of celebration and recognition. Alongside highlighting the achievements of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, the Gala will also honor the prestigious Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for their ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

📢 Exciting News Alert! Georgia FirstGen is thrilled to announce that in just one week, we’ll be unveiling our highly anticipated list of Under 40 Honorees for 2024! 

🎉 Stay tuned for the big reveal and join us as we celebrate these incredible individuals making waves in the FirstGen community. Mark your calendars!

ℹ️ The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old. It is also a special time to honor the Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award recipient for his or her ongoing inspirational contributions and commitment to improving first-generation students.

🌟Celebrating 8 incredible years of empowering dreams and breaking barriers! 🌟 Happy 8th Anniversary, Georgia FirstGen! Here’s to many more years of inspiring and supporting the next generation of trailblazers!

Great news, everyone! We’re excited to announce that our soccer charity tournament has been rescheduled to June! This adjustment ensures we can deliver an even more memorable and impactful event for our community. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work towards making this event a huge success. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further updates!

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⚽️ Kick off for a cause at the Goals for Generations Cup on Saturday, March 9, 2024, 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM, hosted at 4975 Avalon Ridge Pkwy STE 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071. Join us for a 5v5 charity soccer tournament presented by and , all in support of Georgia FirstGen’s Pioneer Scholarship Fund.

Your participation helps fund $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors, supports student leadership gatherings, and fosters initiatives for financial wisdom and student development. Let’s score for a brighter future!

Thank you to the sponsors: | | | | |

Learn more & get started @ https://www.americasbenefitscenter.com/goals-for-generations-cup (Link in Bio)

🏒 Join the Atlanta Gladiators and Georgia FirstGen for an exciting night of hockey-filled fun when the Gladiators go toe to toe with the Orlando Solar Bears!

RSVP with Link in Bio!

Check out the College Prep Scholars Program! High school juniors from families earning less than $65,000/year can stand out, gain college readiness, and secure scholarships. Explore exclusive awards like free summer programs, $1,000 for a laptop, and special events. Apply by March and refer strong candidates!



For more details and to kickstart your application, visit questbridge.org. Don’t miss this chance to pave the way to your college dreams!

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Do you know a first-gen trailblazer? Have them recognized at the 2024 Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala!

The Georgia FirstGen Benefit Gala brings together FirstGen executives, educators, and community leaders for an evening to celebrate the year's accomplishments and recognize members of the FirstGen Under 40 Class of 2024, highlighting FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides to advance the FirstGen movement under 40 years old.

All links are in our bio!
View event: https://www.georgiafirstgen.org/event-details/gala2024
Nominate: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeCiASAumvQi51cVEGG87WQK4pokcOz6MXiNcnlZVK4Hgjrw/viewform
Apply: https://form.jotform.com/gafirstgen/gala2024

📣 Georgia FirstGen is proud to present its 2ND ANNUAL Benefit Gala, bringing together FirstGen leaders for an evening of celebration! During the event, we will present community member awards, including the annual Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award, and, back by popular demand, the Under 40 Awards!

Sponsorships are open and ticket purchasing is available! Get started at https://www.georgiafirstgen.org/event-details/gala2024 (link in bio)

We at Georgia FirstGen want to champion the FirstGen trailblazers who have made strides in our community to advance the FirstGen movement. So, we are THRILLED to officiate the Under 40 Awards in FirstGen, a recognition celebrating these pioneers under 40 years old!

If you know someone you believe is a FirstGen Trailblazer, or if you should be considered for these awards, follow the link below (and in bio), where you can Nominate, Apply, and Register!

👉 The deadline for nominations and applications is February 28th!

We look forward to celebrating with you all on April 12th!

Setting sights on a stellar 2024! 🌟

What’s on your list of goals this year?

For academic milestones or personal triumphs, share them with us using . 📚🎓 And for academic aspirations, how can Georgia FirstGen support your journey? Let’s make this year one for the books!

The Georgia FirstGen team extends warm Holiday greetings to you! We hope for your success in all your academic pursuits and goals in life as we approach a new, exciting year! Take moments whenever possible to reconnect with friends and family, break from stress, and embrace the joy of the holiday season.

It's , and Georgia FirstGen wanted to share four easy ways to give to our cause!

👕 100% of profits from our FirstGen store support our mission! Visit georgiafirstgen.org/shop

🎙️ Listen, Review, & Share our FirstGen podcast called Project NextGen!

📨 Subscribe for event updates!

💳 Give a one-time or recurring donation!

We appreciate any contributions and efforts to help us do what we do best: making the first generation the next generation!

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