Co-Director of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center

Mohammed K. Ali MD, MSc, MBA is the William H. Foege Distinguished Professor of Global Health, Co-Director of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center, and a primary care physician at Emory University. From 2019 to 2026, he served as the Vice Chair for Research in Emory’s Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. He served as a scientific advisor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over 2010-2025 and has contributed to expert groups and reports for the World Health Organization, World Bank, and International Diabetes Federation. 

Chief Technology Officer, City of Atlanta

Donnie Beamer was appointed by Mayor Andre Dickens as Atlanta’s first-ever Senior Technology Advisor. He serves as the Mayor’s chief liaison with the tech sector, shaping policy and programs to grow the ecosystem. He works alongside Invest Atlanta to attract new companies to the city, support existing ones, and advise the administration on building Atlanta’s technology workforce.

Distinguished Professor of the Practice & CETS Sr. Fellow, Georgia Tech and US Air Force (ret)

Gen. Philip M. Breedlove retired from the US Air Force as NATO’s Commander, Supreme Allied Command, Europe, “SACEUR” and Commander U.S. European Command, Stuttgart, Germany. He currently is a Distinguished Professor of the Practice at Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and serves on the Board of Directors at the Atlantic Council.

Director, Shriners Children’s Research Institute

Dr. Alison Cernich is the Director of the Shriners Children’s Research Institute, located in Atlanta, Georgia. She came to Shriners from the National Institutes of Health after serving as the Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Previously, Dr. Cernich was the Director of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) at NICHD, Deputy Director of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury in the Department of Defense.

Research Partnerships Manager, John Deere

Robert Kinyanjui is a Research Partnerships Manager at John Deere and a research and technology leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning industry, academia, and applied research. He develops strategic collaborations among universities, industry, and government organizations to advance innovation, workforce development, and the translation of research into real-world impact. His expertise includes technology innovation, sustainable systems, materials science, and university-industry partnerships. 

Director of Regenerative Design,  Perkins and Will

Bruce is a design leader at Perkins&Will and serves as Southeast Regional Director of Regenerative Design. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading corporations, institutions, developers, and community organizations to create places that are deeply human and responsive to the larger living systems of which we are a part. His work is grounded in the belief that great design should do more than reduce its impact—it should contribute positively to the health of people, communities, ecosystems, and the many forms of life with which we share our world.

CMO and Co-founder of Purpose Possible

As the CMO and Co-Founder of Purpose Possible, Laura Moody brings a community-first approach to communication and engagement. She is a dedicated architect of meaningful connections, helping organizations navigate the complex landscape of public-private partnerships, civic strategy, and mission-focused messaging to drive impact.

Head of Industry, International Growth Agency Team, Google

Creative, dynamic growth marketing executive respected for 16+ years of experience in building sales and adoption for digital products and advertisers in SaaS, eCommerce, Fintech industries. Accelerating sales for $1B portfolio of international revenue with 150+ industry-leading brands. 8+ years of leadership and an expert in coaching salespeople to unlock C-level relationships with strong communication skills and a focus on discovering client challenges. Innovative thinker designing go-to-market services, including a consulting service for site experience localization.
 

President & CEO, National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Jill Savitt, the President and CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, is a human rights advocate with expertise in genocide and atrocity prevention.  She assumed the role in March 2019, but has been involved with The Center since 2010 when she curated the Center’s exhibit on global human rights.

Vice President, Peace Programs, The Carter Center

Barbara Smith oversees the Carter Center’s democracy, human rights, conflict resolution, and rule of law programs, which operate projects and observe elections in countries across the globe.