Our Board

Michael Kelly

Marketing Professional

Michael is a graduate of the University of Georgia with 15+ years experience marketing in the broadcast and entertainment industries.

Recently, he served as executor of the 501c3 charity, 104.7 The Fish Christmas Wish, where he led a team that blessed thousands of families with mortgage payments, furniture, special needs equipment and gifts throughout the year. Due to the generosity of donors and a dedicated team, the program received numerous awards including the Service to America Award from the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation and Best Community Service Award from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters.

In his prior role as Marketing & Promotions Director at Salem Media Group, Michael created and executed nonprofit campaigns in support of hurricane relief, pediatric surgeries and supplies to combat acute malnutrition overseas.

Off the clock, Michael enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and rambunctious 3 kids.

Louis Strydom

CEO

Input Technologies

Louis is President and CEO of Input Technologies Inc., an Atlanta based software technology company founded in 1999. Prior to that Louis was Co-founder of Focus Solutions (Pty) Ltd in South Africa, his first IT start up. Louis has an MBA from Emory University along with Degrees in Economics, Law and Human Sciences from the University of Johannesburg. Louis is a member of NorthPoint Community Church in Atlanta where he is active as a Leadership Development Mentor. Louis is also on the board of Judea Harvest a ministry in Africa that focus on Evangelical work throughout Africa, as well as 70×7 that focus on leading people to Forgiveness.

Ivanna Garcia

Business Consultant

Crabapple Roofing

Ivanna Garcia Williams is a strategic consultant with a passion for community empowerment and a strong foundation in business administration and international business. Holding a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Postgraduate degree in International Business from Universidad Rafael Landívar in Guatemala, she navigates complex business challenges and drives effective solutions. Ivanna consults part-time with Crabapple Roofing, focusing on streamlining operations and managing business finances. With prior experience as a civil registration officer at the Guatemalan Consulate in Atlanta, she is dedicated to applying her skills to the nonprofit sector and helping organizations secure funding for impactful work. She is also a proud entrepreneur, business owner, and full-time mom!

Gbenga Arotiba

Founder

GoodAction

Gbenga Arotiba is a visionary leader and a data engineer/architect with over 20 years of IT experience. He holds a master’s degree in computational finance and an MBA focused on Technology and entrepreneurship from Georgia Tech. As an AI enthusiast, he is passionate about leveraging technology to create a positive impact on society. Gbenga’s expertise lies in business intelligence, data analysis, and product development. He is also a serial entrepreneur and startup advisor, committed to building and supporting communities through his technology initiatives.

Stephen Newland

Owner

MoneyPath FP&A

Over the past 15 years, Stephen has worked in finance roles at a variety of organizations including nonprofits, startups, early-stage companies, and Fortune 500. He has experience in a variety of industries including fintech, financial literacy, foster care, healthcare, professional services, e-commerce, SaaS, construction, real estate, biotech & media.

When he’s not working, he enjoys checking out a new coffee shop with his wife and daughter. You can always find him watching Arsenal, Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Bearcat games!

Virginia Nava

CEO

Transformative Power

Virginia has over 25 years of experience in business strategy, marketing communications, and leadership development. Having traveled to 19 countries, she brings 15 years of multicultural expertise to businesses of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, startups, and entrepreneurs. She played a key role in creating a $21M international brand for a Fortune 500 company. Virginia is actively involved in Women Leadership workshops and has facilitated thousands of female entrepreneurs through the Bank of America Women Entrepreneurship Certificate Program at eCornell University. She is the author of Meaningful Freedom and Your Unique Gift. As CEO of Transformative Power who believes everyone is born with unique gifts, she provides strategic consulting to help changemakers, legacy makers and leaders make a difference in the world.

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