GeorgiaForward is proud to announce the Spring 2017 Young Gamechangers who will work from January through June of next year to develop big idea solutions to some of LaGrange/Troup County's most persistent challenges.

Jason Allen, Atlanta
Family Academic Engagement Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools

Jeremy Andrews, LaGrange
Staff Writer, Troup County News

Megan Baker, Fayetteville
Public Policy Director, Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Earl Barnett, LaGrange
Digital Resources Manager, Columbus State University

Whitcomb Barnhill, Albany
President, Complete Carriers

Tony Barrett, Roswell
Department Chair of World Languages, Forsyth County School and
 Adjunct Instructor, Lanier Technical College

Casey Bethel, Douglasville
2017 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Georgia Department of Education
and Douglas County School System

Quay Boddie, LaGrange
Behavior Specialist, Troup County School System

SooBin Brown, LaGrange
Operations Manager, Kimberly Clark

Wesley Brown, Atlanta
Project Manager, Planning & Capital Projects, Central Atlanta Progress

Jana Byrd, Macon
Executive Assistant, Macon Bibb Mayor's Office

Troy Clark, Augusta
Assistant United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice

Ameia Cotton, LaGrange
Manager of Probation Company, Hamils & Associates

Nate Crawford, LaGrange
Gift Officer, LaGrange College

Larkin Dorsey, LaGrange
Senior Development Specialist, WellStar West Georgia Medical Center

Jessica Dudley, Atlanta
Associate, Accelerated Development Rotation, Ultimate Software

Adam Edge, Atlanta
Downtown and Business Development Manager, City of Suwanee

Matt Forshsee, Columbia County
Team Supervisor/Region Manager, Georgia Power

Rahn Gatewood, Tucker
Attorney, Lazega & Johanson, LLC

Amy Grantham, LaGrange
Real Estate Development Director, DASH for LaGrange, Inc.

Jennifer Grier, LaGrange
Executive Director, Tree of Life

Dr. Lamar Hardwick, LaGrange
Lead Pastor, New Community Church

Ali Harp, Dalton
Marketing and Communication Coordinator, Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partnership

Wylly Harrison, Atlanta
Senior Project Manager, Georgia Department of Economic Development

Lora Hawk, Stone Mountain
Political Consultant, Self-Employed

Jessica Hood, Burke County
Executive Director, Development Authority of Burke County

Ebony Johnson, Hapeville
Manager, Health Integration, United Way of Greater Atlanta

Shemeeka Johnson, Cobb County
Communications Specialist, Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Kelsey Jones, Atlanta
Advancement & Donor Relations Coordinator, The Technical College System of Georgia

Anna Knight, LaGrange
Manager & Event Coordinator at the Del'avant Event Center,
Downtown LaGrange Development Authority

Shondra Knight, Austell
ELA Teacher, TNT Academy

Trae Long, LaGrange
Senior Accountant, Gay & Joseph, CPA, PC

Matt Mallory, LaGrange
Executive Vice President, Mallory Agency

Brittany Marshall, Atlanta
ORISE Evaluation Fellow, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kristen Miller, Jackson
Griffin-Spalding Archway Professional, University of Georgia Archway Partnership

Michael Norris, Forsyth
Economic Development Director, City of Forsyth

Kent Patrick, Valdosta
Associate Wealth Advisor, Bush Wealth Management

Dominick Perkins, Columbus
Data Director, Jim Barksdale for US Senate

Marion Phillips, Atlanta
Economic Development Research Analyst, Georgia Power Company

Dr. Joel Pritchett, LaGrange
General Dentist & Practice Owner, Kid's Zone Dentistry & Refresh Me Dental

Kathryn Reynolds, Fulton County
Corporate Relations Manager, United Way of Greater Atlanta

Adam Ross, Gainesville
Founder & CEO, Discover-E Strategices, LLC

Aaron Ruffin, Peachtree Corners
Network Real Estate Manager, Mobilitie

Sarah Beth Snider, Troup County
President, Advertising Made Easy

Jared Tolbert, Atlanta
Policy Analyst, Centers for Disease Control

Tene Traylor, Atlanta
Fund Advisor, The Kendeda Fund

Jimmy Whaley, Americus
Co-Broker, Realtor

Holly Winner, LaGrange
Regional Tourism Project Manager, Georgia Department of Economic Development

Ashley Yaunches, Douglas
Events Director, Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and EDA

Cam Yearty, Athens
Community Development Specialist, Georgia Department of Community Affairs