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The Goodwill 100

As Goodwill of North Georgia celebrates 100 years of community impact, we are honoring 100 supporters who have played an integral role in helping Goodwill of North Georgia thrive.

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Elaine Armstrong

Elaine Armstrong

Vice President, Marketing

Goodwill of North Georgia

"For the last 20 years, I’ve experienced firsthand how transformational Goodwill of North Georgia's mission to put people to work truly is. Every day, we help individuals find stability, dignity, and opportunities through the power of work. I am proud to lend my voice and leadership to an organization that believes in people, invests in their potential, and strengthens the communities we call home."
Give in Honor of Elaine!
"For the last 20 years, I’ve experienced firsthand how transformational Goodwill of North Georgia's mission to put people to work truly is. Every day, we help individuals find stability, dignity, and opportunities through the power of work. I am proud to lend my voice and leadership to an organization that believes in people, invests in their potential, and strengthens the communities we call home."
- Elaine Armstrong
Marc Azar

Marc Azar

Former Board Chair

Goodwill Ambassador

"I am passionate about Goodwill’s simple yet powerful mission: to put people to work. As a parent, a community member, and an employer, I know that meaningful employment is the foundation for personal dignity, economic stability, and stronger communities. My goal in supporting Goodwill is to make at least a small contribution to building a community where those with the desire to thrive are given the opportunity. I am honored to be chosen as a Goodwill 100 honoree."
Give in Honor of Marc!
"I am passionate about Goodwill’s simple yet powerful mission: to put people to work. As a parent, a community member, and an employer, I know that meaningful employment is the foundation for personal dignity, economic stability, and stronger communities. My goal in supporting Goodwill is to make at least a small contribution to building a community where those with the desire to thrive are given the opportunity. I am honored to be chosen as a Goodwill 100 honoree."
- Marc Azar
Alex Balla

Alex Balla

Goodwill of North Georgia

Case Manager

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- Alex Balla
Ray Bishop

Ray Bishop

Goodwill of North Georgia

Former CEO and Transformational Leader

Give in Honor of Ray Today!
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- Ray Bishop
Janine Bowen

Janine Bowen

Former Board Chair

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- Janine Bowen
Quandarious Brinkley

Quandarious Brinkley

Goodwill Graduate & Ambassador

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- Quandarious Brinkley
Portia Brunner

Portia Brunner

Avid Goodwill Shopper

Host, Journalist, Fox 5

"Portia is an avid Goodwill shopper and advocate who routinely talks about and wears her Goodwill finds on air. Since receiving her own syndicated show, she’s also provided support with featuring Goodwill programs and graduates on her show. "
Give in Honor of Portia!
"Portia is an avid Goodwill shopper and advocate who routinely talks about and wears her Goodwill finds on air. Since receiving her own syndicated show, she’s also provided support with featuring Goodwill programs and graduates on her show. "
- Portia Brunner
Sherry Burns

Sherry Burns

Career Services Team

Goodwill of North Georgia

"Goodwill of North Georgia means so much to me. It gives me fulfillment every time I see someone get that first job, get a better job and then start their career. There are so many opportunities for everyone to feel empowered through the power of work. "
Give in Honor of Sherry!
"Goodwill of North Georgia means so much to me. It gives me fulfillment every time I see someone get that first job, get a better job and then start their career. There are so many opportunities for everyone to feel empowered through the power of work. "
- Sherry Burns
Senator Joe Burton

Senator Joe Burton

Integral in the Founding

of Goodwill of North Georgia

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- Senator Joe Burton
Bill Canby

Bill Canby

Former Board Chair

Goodwill Industries

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- Bill Canby
Ed Carreras

Ed Carreras

Former Board Chair, Goodwill Industries

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- Ed Carreras
Darnell Champion

Darnell Champion

Facility Services, CDC Team

Goodwill Industries North Georgia

"If it hadn’t been for Goodwill, I would still be on the streets. Goodwill saved my life!"
Give in Honor of Darnell!
"If it hadn’t been for Goodwill, I would still be on the streets. Goodwill saved my life!"
- Darnell Champion
Wesley Chenoweth

Wesley Chenoweth

Goodwill Graduate

Owner, Grizzly Rides Limousine & Transportation LLC

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- Wesley Chenoweth
Cheryl Cornett

Cheryl Cornett

Former Vice President, Career Services

"Cheryl was responsible for the expansion of Goodwill Atlanta to Goodwill North Georgia. She brought in the new region and coordinated best practices to establish Career Services and expand our services and outcomes. This made us #1 industry leader we are today, "
Give in Honor of Cheryl!
"Cheryl was responsible for the expansion of Goodwill Atlanta to Goodwill North Georgia. She brought in the new region and coordinated best practices to establish Career Services and expand our services and outcomes. This made us #1 industry leader we are today, "
- Cheryl Cornett
Mayor Andre DIckens

Mayor Andre DIckens

Mayor, City of Atlanta

Goodwill of North Georgia Board of Directors

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- Mayor Andre DIckens
Brian East

Brian East

Executive Director of Operations

Goodwill of North Georgia

"Goodwill’s mission feels like home to me—lifting others up lifts me up as well."
Give in Honor of Brian!
"Goodwill’s mission feels like home to me—lifting others up lifts me up as well."
- Brian East
Carlos Pagoaga

Carlos Pagoaga

Carlos Pagoaga

President, The Coca-Cola Foundation

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- Carlos Pagoaga
Shirley Gadson

Shirley Gadson

Carter Presidential Library

Goodwill Industries of North Georgia Team

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- Shirley Gadson
Ana Giron

Ana Giron

Goodwill of North Georgia

Grader

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- Ana Giron
Kirk Halpern

Kirk Halpern

Former Board Chair

Goodwill Community Leadership Community Award Recipient

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- Kirk Halpern
Aubrey Harrell

Aubrey Harrell

Former Board Member

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- Aubrey Harrell
Todd Hartz

Todd Hartz

Former Board Chair

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- Todd Hartz
Joseph Hatch Jr.

Joseph Hatch Jr.

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- Joseph Hatch Jr.
Ned Helms

Ned Helms

Goodwill Industries International Board Member

Grandson of the founder of the Goodwill movement, Rev. Edgar J. Helms.

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- Ned Helms
Nick Hoffman

Nick Hoffman

Former Board Chair

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- Nick Hoffman
George Ann Hoffman

George Ann Hoffman

Goodwill of North Georgia

Former Board Member

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- George Ann Hoffman
Ramon Hudson

Ramon Hudson

Donor Specialist

Northeast Plaza Goodwill Store

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- Ramon Hudson
Mac Hunter

Mac Hunter

Former Board Chair

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- Mac Hunter
Amazon

Amazon

Terreta Rodgers

Amazon, Head of Community Affairs GA

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- Amazon
Quinton Irvin

Quinton Irvin

Goodwill of North Georgia

Regional Manager, Workforce Development

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- Quinton Irvin
Glynn Jenkins

Glynn Jenkins

Former Board Chair

Goodwill Ambassador

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- Glynn Jenkins
Matt Jones

Matt Jones

Director, E-Commerce & New Business

Goodwill of North Georgia

"Goodwill is more than just a career for me; it’s a calling that allows me to be a part of a bigger movement of GOOD."
Give in Honor of Matt!
"Goodwill is more than just a career for me; it’s a calling that allows me to be a part of a bigger movement of GOOD."
- Matt Jones
Monica Kaufmann Pearson

Monica Kaufmann Pearson

Ambassador of Goodwill's Mission

American journalist and news anchor.

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- Monica Kaufmann Pearson
George Kessinger

George Kessinger

Former Board Chair

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- George Kessinger
Richard King

Richard King

Over 50 Years of Impact

Longest Serving Goodwill Team Member

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- Richard King
Dan King

Dan King

Former Board Chair

Goodwill Ambassador

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- Dan King
Daisy Latimore

Daisy Latimore

First Goodwill Battle of the BIZ! Winner

GoodBIZ! Graduate & Owner, The Chocolate Box

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- Daisy Latimore
Donna Level

Donna Level

First Female Clean Tech Goodwill Graduate

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- Donna Level
Veronica Lightburn

Veronica Lightburn

Goodwill Graduate & Ambassador

Accenture, Sales Project Manager

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- Veronica Lightburn
Cheryl Lockhart

Cheryl Lockhart

Goodwill of North Georgia

Field Employment Specialist

"I am proud to be a part of an organization that values hard work and commitment to our mission. I look for forward to continuing to contribute to our goals and supporting those we serve."
Give in Honor of Cheryl!
"I am proud to be a part of an organization that values hard work and commitment to our mission. I look for forward to continuing to contribute to our goals and supporting those we serve."
- Cheryl Lockhart
Arwen Love

Arwen Love

Retired, Director of Board Relations

Goodwill of North Georgia

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- Arwen Love
Jessica Martinez-Lopez

Jessica Martinez-Lopez

Goodwill Graduate & Mission Ambassador

Phlebotomist

"Jessica successfully completed her 80-hour externship at LifeHope Labs in Sandy Springs in mid-June. Her performance during this period was so exemplary that she was offered full-time employment as a traveling phlebotomist. She was honored to be selected as her cohort’s graduation speaker in recognition of perseverance and achievement."
Give in Honor of Jessica!
"Jessica successfully completed her 80-hour externship at LifeHope Labs in Sandy Springs in mid-June. Her performance during this period was so exemplary that she was offered full-time employment as a traveling phlebotomist. She was honored to be selected as her cohort’s graduation speaker in recognition of perseverance and achievement."
- Jessica Martinez-Lopez
Mack McGahee

Mack McGahee

Former President, Goodwill of Atlanta

Give in Honor of Mack Today!
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- Mack McGahee
Dell McKinney

Dell McKinney

Goodwill of North Georgia

Chief Operating Officer

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- Dell McKinney
JoAnn Mclean

JoAnn Mclean

Goodwill of North Georgia

Director Mission Development

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- JoAnn Mclean
Dr. John McNeal

Dr. John McNeal

Lifetime Board Member

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- Dr. John McNeal
Charles Merriweather

Charles Merriweather

Former Board Member

Goodwill Ambassador

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- Charles Merriweather
Khadijah ‘Kay” Muhammad

Khadijah ‘Kay” Muhammad

2024 Battle of the BIZ! Winner

Owner Habeeb's Gourmet Sauce

"After graduating from Goodwill's GoodBIZ! program for entrepreneurs and Goodwill's construction program, Kay won the Battle of the BIZ! and $10,000 in funding to expand her business."
Give in Honor of Chef Kay!
"After graduating from Goodwill's GoodBIZ! program for entrepreneurs and Goodwill's construction program, Kay won the Battle of the BIZ! and $10,000 in funding to expand her business."
- Khadijah ‘Kay” Muhammad
Tim O’Connell

Tim O’Connell

Goodwill of North Georgia

Chief Financial Officer, Former Board Chair

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- Tim O’Connell
Keith Parker

Keith Parker

President & CEO

Goodwill of North Georgia

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- Keith Parker
Scott Parry

Scott Parry

Vice President, Facility Services

Goodwill of North Georgia

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- Scott Parry
DeAngelo Pitts

DeAngelo Pitts

Goodwill of North Georgia

CDC Campus, 28+ Years

"Goodwill provides work for me and keeps me busy."
Give in Honor of Deangelo!
"Goodwill provides work for me and keeps me busy."
- DeAngelo Pitts
David Poer

David Poer

Former Board Member

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- David Poer
Erica Qualls-Battey

Erica Qualls-Battey

Chair, Board of Directors

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

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- Erica Qualls-Battey
Richard Rushton

Richard Rushton

Former Board Chair

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- Richard Rushton
MacKenzie Scott

MacKenzie Scott

Transformational Philanthropist

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- MacKenzie Scott
Rose Scott

Rose Scott

Award-winning journalist

Host, Closer Look

"As the moderator of Goodwill's Annual International Women's Day event and host of Closer Look, NPR affiliate WABE’s signature midday program, Rose plays an important role in sharing the stories of the jobseekers who need us most in our community. "
Give in Honor of Rose!
"As the moderator of Goodwill's Annual International Women's Day event and host of Closer Look, NPR affiliate WABE’s signature midday program, Rose plays an important role in sharing the stories of the jobseekers who need us most in our community. "
- Rose Scott
Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith

The "Voice of Goodwill"

Administrative Coordinator, Goodwill of North Georgia

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- Lisa Smith
Benny Smith

Benny Smith

Goodwill Graduate

Retired Lead Custodian

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- Benny Smith
Kofi Smith

Kofi Smith

Goodwill Industries International Board Chair

Former Board Chair of Goodwill of North Georgia

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- Kofi Smith
Angela Staup

Angela Staup

FirstCareer Center Manager

Former VP Human Resources

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- Angela Staup
Carroll Sterne

Carroll Sterne

Former CEO

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- Carroll Sterne
Wendy Stewart, BOA

Wendy Stewart, BOA

President, Global Commercial Banking

Bank of America

"Bank of America has helped over 80,000 families move out of poverty through employment and financial literacy programs."
Give in Honor of Wendy!
"Bank of America has helped over 80,000 families move out of poverty through employment and financial literacy programs."
- Wendy Stewart, BOA
Jenny Taylor

Jenny Taylor

Chief Mission Officer

Goodwill of North Georgia

"For me, Goodwill is ikigai. Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means "a reason to live," representing the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. I can say without an ounce of exaggeration that I have the best job in the world! Finding your ikigai is believed to lead to a more fulfilling and happy life. I know I have."
Give in Honor of Jenny!
"For me, Goodwill is ikigai. Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means "a reason to live," representing the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. I can say without an ounce of exaggeration that I have the best job in the world! Finding your ikigai is believed to lead to a more fulfilling and happy life. I know I have."
- Jenny Taylor
Winnifer Thomas-Cox

Winnifer Thomas-Cox

Accenture

Goodwill of North Georgia Board of Directors

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- Winnifer Thomas-Cox
Sarah Thompson

Sarah Thompson

Outstanding Store Manager

Cornelia Goodwill Store

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- Sarah Thompson
Michael Thurmond

Michael Thurmond

Former CEO

Dekalb County

"During my time as CEO of DeKalb County, I saw firsthand how collaboration with organizations like Goodwill makes a real difference for working families. We were proud to support Goodwill and partner with them to assist thousands of people in their job search. Goodwill's commitment to working with public partners to support our community is exactly the kind of innovative approach Georgia needs."
Give in Honor of Michael!
"During my time as CEO of DeKalb County, I saw firsthand how collaboration with organizations like Goodwill makes a real difference for working families. We were proud to support Goodwill and partner with them to assist thousands of people in their job search. Goodwill's commitment to working with public partners to support our community is exactly the kind of innovative approach Georgia needs."
- Michael Thurmond
Alejandro Ugarte

Alejandro Ugarte

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- Alejandro Ugarte
Kristel Valencia

Kristel Valencia

2023 Battle of the BIZ! Winner

Owner, Cafexito

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- Kristel Valencia
Kunal Vyas

Kunal Vyas

Executive Director, Information Technology

Goodwill of North Georgia

"Goodwill’s mission means giving every person a fair chance to succeed, no matter where they begin. It’s about opening doors, removing barriers, and empowering people with the support and skills they need to build a better future. Being part of that change inspires me every day."
Give in Honor of Kunal!
"Goodwill’s mission means giving every person a fair chance to succeed, no matter where they begin. It’s about opening doors, removing barriers, and empowering people with the support and skills they need to build a better future. Being part of that change inspires me every day."
- Kunal Vyas
India Watson

India Watson

Goodwill of North Georgia

Graduate of a Year

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- India Watson
Corrie West

Corrie West

Goodwill of North Georgia

Director of Quality Development

"Goodwill of North Georgia’s mission is to put people to work, but its also about career development. Not only has it allowed me to progress in my career in ways I never thought possible, but also watching my fellow teammates progress, and most importantly for the people we serve. Watching the expansion of the types of training programs and numbers of locations offered has been a joy. I believe this Goodwill is just getting started, I can’t wait to see what the future holds"
Give in Honor of Corrie!
"Goodwill of North Georgia’s mission is to put people to work, but its also about career development. Not only has it allowed me to progress in my career in ways I never thought possible, but also watching my fellow teammates progress, and most importantly for the people we serve. Watching the expansion of the types of training programs and numbers of locations offered has been a joy. I believe this Goodwill is just getting started, I can’t wait to see what the future holds"
- Corrie West
Lori White

Lori White

Goodwill Team Member

Determined Advocate with Dystonia

Give in Honor of Lori Today!
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- Lori White
Claude Whitehead

Claude Whitehead

Former CEO

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- Claude Whitehead
Craig Williams

Craig Williams

Facility Services, IRS Team

Goodwill Industries North Georgia

"Dedicated team member with Goodwill Industries of North Georgia for 35 years."
Give in Honor of Craig!
"Dedicated team member with Goodwill Industries of North Georgia for 35 years."
- Craig Williams
Dan Williamson

Dan Williamson

Former Board Chair

Give in Honor of Dan Today!
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- Dan Williamson
Skip Wilson

Skip Wilson

Wilson Marketing

Give in Honor of Skip Today!
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- Skip Wilson
Wadleigh Winship

Wadleigh Winship

Former Board Chair and Longtime Supporter of Goodwill's Mission

Give in Honor of Wadleigh Winship Today!
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- Wadleigh Winship
Jennie Woodlee

Jennie Woodlee

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- Jennie Woodlee

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