Global Shapers - Atlanta

Last weekend, the Atlanta hub of Global Shapers joined in celebrating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer 1964 and the Atlanta Student Movement at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. The event brought together activists and community leaders to honor the legacy of those who fought for the rights we have today.

Special shoutout to Shaper Evan Malbrough for co-curating this meaningful event, and a big thank you to Shaper Osay Imarhiagbe for being an insightful voice as a panelist!

**UPDATED LOCATION** Join us for a workshop by Shakila Ali as she uses storytelling to share her inspiring journey to social entrepreneurship coupled with candid, on-the-ground reporting on the Doste Afghan Foundation's impact in Afghanistan.

Light snacks and refreshments will be catered by Ariana Kabob House, one of our favorite Afghan spots in the city.

100% of the ticket proceeds go towards supporting the Doste Afghan Foundation.

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Shakila Ali - From Refugee to Social Entrepreneur An immersive workshop by Doste Afghan Foundation x Global Shapers Atlanta Hub

Join us for a workshop by Shakila Ali as she uses storytelling to share her inspiring journey to social entrepreneurship coupled with candid, on-the-ground reporting on the Doste Afghan Foundation's impact in Afghanistan.

Light snacks and refreshments will be catered by Ariana Kabob House, one of our favorite Afghan spots in the city.

100% of the ticket proceeds go towards supporting the Doste Afghan Foundation.

Shakila Ali - From Refugee to Social Entrepreneur An immersive workshop by Doste Afghan Foundation x Global Shapers Atlanta Hub

🤰🏽Last week, we had the opportunity to participate in a service event hosted by where we packed free perinatal care packages for pregnant and postpartum birth givers in Georgia! 👩🏽‍🍼

📦The packages included items such as a blood pressure monitoring system, compression socks, a thermometer, breastfeeding storage bags, educational resources, and more.

💜 The CARE Initiative, a project of the Global Shapers Atlanta Hub, is committed to improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Georgia.

🙋🏽‍♀️ Learn more at the link in bio.

Atlanta meets New York! 🌎 This weekend our representatives from the Atlanta Hub attended the 55th annual Climate Reality Training in New York City to learn more about what can be done to combat the ongoing climate crisis. Special thanks to for being welcoming hosts and to the rest of the for a wonderful weekend!

We are happy to announce that Atlanta hub members Courtney Gordon and Anna Litvinova have been elected Curator and Vice-Curator for the upcoming 2024-2025 curatorship term! We are excited to have them lead the hub through another year as we continue our work towards having a positive impact here in our community.

Another great in the books ☀️ The Atlanta Hub had the pleasure of stopping by Consul General of Belgium Michel Gerebtzoff's residence for Sunday Brunch, where we had a enlightening and wide-ranging discussion on career journeys, defining community, and finding hope in humanity. Many thanks to Mr. Gerebtzoff for his hospitality and for sharing some great stories too! 🙂

We'd like to give a big thanks to our guests, partners, and speakers for joining us at yesterday's Black Business Breakfast hosted by the Atlanta Global Shapers and the Dutch Consulate of the Netherlands in Atlanta! Presented in honor of Black History Month, this event highlighted the importance of supporting Black businesses here in Atlanta and abroad, along with information on the work being done by the Dutch government to support black businesses. We would like to extend a special thanks to Birgitta Tazelaar, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States for participating in a fireside chat with Atlanta Global Shaper Evan Malbrough, and many more thanks to Jaap Veerman, Dutch Consul General in Atlanta, Paul Wilson, Jr., VP of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Russel Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship, INROADS President and CEO Forest T. Harper, along with a panel of international business leaders for their remarks and contributions.

Holidays from the Atlanta Hub 🎁❄️Today we delivered dozens of care kits to a local elementary school consisting of blankets, clothing, books, and toys! We’re grateful to help bring a little cheer and give back with help from our partners and supporters. Thank you for making this possible!

It's that time of year! 🎁 During the holiday season, the Atlanta hub collects donations and fundraises to support the creation of care kits for children in Title I schools. Show your support today by visiting the campaign at https://buff.ly/46sOm69 or reach out to [email protected] for questions or if you would like to donate items.

Yesterday, members from the Atlanta hub and employees from AT&T ERG the NETWork partnered up to host a panel at Tri-Cities High School on career readiness and preparing for life after high school. Thanks to Tri-Cities and Dr.Mayweather’s class for having us!

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 5, 2023. If you’re a young professional looking to positively impact Atlanta’s community, look no further! Calling all folks, whether in medicine, the arts, law, tech, etc., to apply and join the Atlanta chapter of the Global Shapers (an initiative of the World Economic Forum). Application is straightforward - Don't miss this opportunity to join a global network of changemakers!

Global Shapers - Atlanta Hub Application Thank you for your interest in joining our community. As a member of the Atlanta hub, we request that you commit to at least the following requirements. 1) Attend 3 of the next 4 meetings (second Thursdays of the month at 7-8PM) 2) Attend at least 2 social or service events in the first quarter of y...

A big thanks to the Consulate General of the Netherlands for having us at last night's panel on youth leadership and civic engagement, spearheaded by our very own Evan Malbrough! Our curator, Setarah Jahid was a featured speaker on the panel and shared her insights on the importance of protecting and expanding civil rights for marginalized people here in Atlanta and beyond.

If you’re a young professional looking to positively impact Atlanta’s community, look no further! Calling all folks, whether in medicine, the arts, law, tech, etc., to apply and join the Atlanta chapter of the Global Shapers (an initiative of the World Economic Forum). Don't miss this opportunity to join a global network of changemakers! The Application is straightforward and open until October 29:

Global Shapers - Atlanta Hub Application Thank you for your interest in joining our community. As a member of the Atlanta hub, we request that you commit to at least the following requirements. 1) Attend 3 of the next 4 meetings (second Thursdays of the month at 7-8PM) 2) Attend at least 2 social or service events in the first quarter of y...

If you’re a young professional looking to positively impact Atlanta’s community, look no further! Calling all folks, whether in medicine, the arts, law, tech, etc., to apply and join the Atlanta chapter of the Global Shapers (an initiative of the World Economic Forum) Application is straightforward and open until October 29 (see link below our bio!)

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a global network of changemakers!

What a weekend! 🎉 The Atlanta Hub joined the Charlotte and Raleigh hubs for a Shapers in the South meetup in Charlotte, North Carolina for two days of connecting, sharing, and collaborating on ideas to realize our collective goals. A big thank you for the Charlotte Hub for being gracious hosts and to the planning team of Taylor Wright, Elena Kacan, Jeremy Wall, Emery Kiefer, Setarah Jahid, and Osay Imarhiagbe for making the meetup happen. Looking forward to the next one!

Cheers to a great eSTEAM fair weekend! 🎈 On Saturday, the Atlanta hub joined 20+ other exhibitors during the annual Back to School eSTEAM Fair hosted by AT&T and the NETwork BICP. During the event, we interacted with over 90 K-12 students during the fair to teach about different career paths through a shaper-designed card activity, gave away dozens of backpacks, calculators, learning kits, books, school supplies, and other donated materials throughout the event, and shared with students and parents takeaways and guidance on career paths based on interests and personality traits. Here's to unlocking the potential of young minds and shaping a brighter future!

Happening this Saturday-come join the Atlanta Hub at this year's Back to School eSTEAM fair hosted by the NETwork and AT&T! There will be food, prizes, giveaways, and activities for K-12 students to engage with the concepts around science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Stop by the Atlantic Station Central Park this weekend and say hello! 👋

.joho shares his thoughts and educated us on the private sector’s sustainability efforts. Link in bio for full article!

It’s that time of year! The Global Shapers Annual Meeting took place this weekend in Geneva, Switzerland from June 16-18, convening over 500+ hub curators and representatives from cities and countries across the globe. Our hub curator and incoming community champion for the US South, Osay Imarhiagbe, was in attendance along with incoming curator Setarah Jahid. The weekend was filled with insights, learnings, and opportunities for shapers to strengthen their bonds between one other and truly exhibit what it means to be a community of impact. The new curatorship term begins July 1, and we are looking forward to another great year ahead!

Hear from our very own Melonie Mitchell on “The Unintended Consequences of Tech Layoffs“ and let us know your thoughts! Read the entire article on our LinkedIn page. Link to full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/atlanta-global-shapers_techlayoffs-atlantaglobalshapers-globalshaperscommunity-activity-7072572708902866944-MJqi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

🎉 Join us as we celebrate a decade of impact at the Global Shapers Atlanta Hub 10 Year Anniversary Celebration! 🎊

🗓️ Saturday, June 24th
⌚ 6:30PM
📍 Emory Conference Center Hotel

Let's honor our achievements, recognize our alumni/supporters, and envision a brighter future together. Don't miss this unforgettable night of inspiration, gratitude, and entertainment!

Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and space is limited. RSVP today on Eventrite to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/430MxvM

A hearty congratulations to our Curator, Osay, who has been selected by the Global Shapers Community to represent the US South as a Community Champion.

Osay has been a member of the Global Shapers - Atlanta Hub since Fall 2020, through his hard work and dedication to the cause, was elected Vice Curator the next year (2021-2022) and currently serves as the Curator (2022-2023), where he continues to embody the essence of a Global Shaper!

It therefore comes at no surprise to anybody who knows Osay that he was selected a Community Champion. In this role, Osay will further develop and support hubs in Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana, facilitate the expansion of new hubs in the region, and connect Shapers to more national project opportunities.

To Osay, our unshakable pillar and fearless leader, your work ethic and commitment to following through are aspirational. To say that we’re proud and inspired by you is an understatement.

Congratulations on being selected as a Community Champion for the US South! We wish you all the best, and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in this new role.

Congratulations on your graduation from ! You have worked so hard these last couple of years both in and out of the classroom… to the John Lewis Case Competition, and everything in between. An absolute joy to celebrate this momentous event with you! Congratulations!!

It's official: Atlanta hub members Setarah Jahid and Adun Adeleye have been elected Curator and Vice-Curator for the upcoming 2023-2024 curatorship term! We are excited to have them lead the hub through another year as we continue our work towards having a positive impact here in our community.