6th Annual Conference
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The 6th Annual Conference (OVERCOMING HURDLES!) was a big success.
Check a summary of the conference HERE. BIOs of Speakers, Agenda, and ABSTRACTs can be found HERE. A 25-minute video summarizing the 6-hour conference can be viewed HERE. Thanks to the talented and skilled Rayhan Qadri for the videos, the photos, and the continuous support. |
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Join us to learn and share experiences about "Overcoming Hurdles" during the National Mentorship Month, a month in which people across the country celebrate and promote mentorship in their communities.
Share the lessons learned from hurdles and the best practices to overcome them, listen to inspiring stories from our distinguished speakers, network with mentors and peers, and more! The earlier you build your network of professionals (and learn from their mistakes!), the faster you'll achieve the successes you've dreamed about!
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018
Registration Opens: 9:30am
Program: 10:15am - 3:00pm
Location: AT&T Mobility Headquarters Campus - 1025 Lenox Park Blvd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 [map]
Limited seats will be available, so purchase your ticket and reserve your seat now.
Share the lessons learned from hurdles and the best practices to overcome them, listen to inspiring stories from our distinguished speakers, network with mentors and peers, and more! The earlier you build your network of professionals (and learn from their mistakes!), the faster you'll achieve the successes you've dreamed about!
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018
Registration Opens: 9:30am
Program: 10:15am - 3:00pm
Location: AT&T Mobility Headquarters Campus - 1025 Lenox Park Blvd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 [map]
Limited seats will be available, so purchase your ticket and reserve your seat now.
Keynote Speech Title: Overcoming Obstacles to Build Trust, Community and Opportunity.
Abstract: Carol will discuss her journey as a leader in community development. Starting as a lawyer in private practice, she pivoted mid-career to find more personal satisfaction in her work. She didn’t realize how poorly private practice had prepared her for work in some of Atlanta’s most distressed neighborhoods. Carol will share some of the obstacles that have shaped her as a professional and changed her as a person.
Bio: Carol Naughton has been a leader in comprehensive community revitalization for more than 20 years and was a founding staff member of Purpose Built Communities. In her role as President, she is responsible for leading the consulting teams that support revitalizations in 16 cities, as well as the teams currently vetting opportunities in 35 additional neighborhoods. She ensures that clients are focusing their time and resources on the highest impact activities in their respective neighborhoods and serves as the primary public spokesperson for Purpose Built Communities at conferences and events around the country. The work she has led has been recognized as uniquely successful by many, including Warren Buffett, Ben Bernanke, the White House Office of Neighborhood Revitalization, the Urban Land Institute, Mutual of America, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, the Education Trust, the Low Income Investment Fund, the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank and the Secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Education.
Previously, Ms. Naughton served as the Executive Director of the East Lake Foundation, the community quarterback organization that developed and continues to implement the model of community revitalization that Purpose Built Communities is charged with replicating around the country. In this role she helped develop and nurture cross-sector relationships in wellness and education, including the first public charter school in Atlanta. Under her leadership, the East Lake Foundation was recognized by the Urban Land Institute as a Global Award of Excellence Winner in 2003.
Guest Speech Title: Building Your Financial Foundation
Abstract: Building a financial foundation is an invaluable step in life and no better time to get started than now. Participants will learn a framework that can be applied to begin their investment journey, or applied to fine tune an existing strategy. The impact of time, diversification, and placement on achieving financial goals will be highlighted. The methodology discussed, coupled with a checklist for personal review, will provide a foundation for those just beginning and a recharge to those with existing plans.
Bio: Jennifer Howard is a Charter Member of the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce and has proudly served on the Board of Directors. She received the Outstanding Service Award from the Project Management Institute for her volunteer effort. Through her involvement in the Technology Association of Georgia and Women in Technology, she supports the development of technology in the Atlanta area. She served on the board of the North Metro Georgia Tech Alumni Association. She came to Edward Jones in 2008. Her background includes graduating from Georgia Tech in engineering and having a career as a business consultant with IBM, where she advised numerous Fortune 500 companies. Her greatest strength is her family. Jennifer and her husband enjoy traveling, with their young son, both locally and abroad.
Abstract: Building a financial foundation is an invaluable step in life and no better time to get started than now. Participants will learn a framework that can be applied to begin their investment journey, or applied to fine tune an existing strategy. The impact of time, diversification, and placement on achieving financial goals will be highlighted. The methodology discussed, coupled with a checklist for personal review, will provide a foundation for those just beginning and a recharge to those with existing plans.
Bio: Jennifer Howard is a Charter Member of the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce and has proudly served on the Board of Directors. She received the Outstanding Service Award from the Project Management Institute for her volunteer effort. Through her involvement in the Technology Association of Georgia and Women in Technology, she supports the development of technology in the Atlanta area. She served on the board of the North Metro Georgia Tech Alumni Association. She came to Edward Jones in 2008. Her background includes graduating from Georgia Tech in engineering and having a career as a business consultant with IBM, where she advised numerous Fortune 500 companies. Her greatest strength is her family. Jennifer and her husband enjoy traveling, with their young son, both locally and abroad.
Workshop Title: Navigating Tough Conversations
Abstract: We are involved in numerous conversations everyday that vary from personal to professional. Some we go through easily, while others are more complex and challenging to initiate and navigate. It’s usually those tough conversations that have the most significant impact on our lives and we need to be equipped with the proper skills to ensure they are led with intention, consciousness and full presence. This workshop will uncover some tips to help us talk through tough conversations more effectively and provide us with fulfilling end results.
Bio: Slma Shelbayah is currently a Communication Consultant and CNN Journalist. In 2015, she won the CNN Diversity Ovation Award for her commitment to inclusion in news coverage. Her career includes breaking news coverage with CNN International, spanning the regions of the Middle East, Asia and Africa and varying across national and international topics including stories covering Arab and Muslim Diasporas. Shelbayah is currently a CNN Digital Producer assisting over 600 affiliate clients across the nation with CNN digital stories combined with the most relevant images and videos. Additionally, she
manages the Twitter and Instagram social media platforms. Most recently, Shelbayah has been inducted as a member of LEAD Atlanta class of 2018 in their distinguished and highly selective leadership program. Shelbayah has taught as an Adjunct Professor of Business and Mass Communication at Brenau University working with undergraduate and graduate students numerous courses including, International Business Communication, Writing and Critical Thinking, Art of Leadership and Cross-Cultural Business Conflict Resolution.
As the CEO of a Shelbayah Consulting, LLC, a communication consultancy firm, Shelbayah assists clients with their public relations/ media needs, content development/storytelling, social media marketing, training in writing and public speaking, resume/portfolio development and professional/life coaching. Her 10+ years of experience include a background in broadcast media as a reporter, show host, editor, writer, commercial talent, voice-over artist and producer.
Shelbayah is dedicated to community service that focus on media, diversity and inclusion. She sits on the Board of Directors for the Harvard Debate Diversity Project, an initiative that provides selected high school students debate training and an opportunity to spend a summer at Harvard College developing their speaking skills. Her dedication to youth is also witnessed through mentoring as she is a board member of UBeyond Mentorship, a non-profit mentoring organization for young youth and professionals. Shelbayah also enjoys giving back to the media industry to further the impact on diversity, culture and faith, as she sits on the board of directors of the Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters. Shelbayah holds a B.A. in Journalism with a minor in Sociology and an M.A. in Linguistics with a focus on cross-cultural linguistics of Spanish and Arabic, both degrees from Georgia State University. She has also obtained a certificate from Oxford University, U.K., during which students were selected from 30 countries across the world to pursue a seminar on global media policy: technology and new themes in media regulations.
Shelbayah spends much of her time public speaking and workshop training at various engagements connected to communication and media interests. She focuses most of her work on social media marketing, compelling story-telling for branding as well as life and career coaching. As a consultant, she has helped organizations build their social media platforms, media relations and public relations strategies as well as narrate stories of impact. She travels often delivering presentations, conducting research and in-the-field reporting.
Workshop Title: From consumer to creator: Finding a career path in technology
Abstract: In this session I'll discuss how I've navigated a career in the technology industry: from Google, to starting a startup, to leading a team at Amazon. I'll also offer thoughts on why the technology industry is such an exciting place to work, and how anyone can find a path in this industry that works for them despite all the hurdles and the challenges.
Bio: Jewel Burks is an advocate for representation and access in the tech industry. As co-founder and CEO of Partpic, an Atlanta based startup designed to streamline the purchase of maintenance and repair parts using computer vision technology, Jewel and her team built groundbreaking technology poised to change the way people everywhere locate products. Partpic raised over $2 million in seed funding to integrate its proprietary technology into mobile apps and websites of parts distributors and retailers. Currently Jewel serves as Team Lead for Visual Search at A9.com, an Amazon Company. In addition to this role, Jewel is a proud board member at Amplify 4 Good, and spends much of her free time working with startups.
Jewel has been featured in notable publications such as Forbes Magazine, Wired, TechCrunch, Essence, Glamour, and Business Insider. Prior to founding Partpic, Jewel served in management, enterprise sales, and strategic diversity roles at McMaster-Carr Industrial Supply and Google, Inc. Jewel is a native of Nashville TN, and graduate of Howard University.
Abstract: In this session I'll discuss how I've navigated a career in the technology industry: from Google, to starting a startup, to leading a team at Amazon. I'll also offer thoughts on why the technology industry is such an exciting place to work, and how anyone can find a path in this industry that works for them despite all the hurdles and the challenges.
Bio: Jewel Burks is an advocate for representation and access in the tech industry. As co-founder and CEO of Partpic, an Atlanta based startup designed to streamline the purchase of maintenance and repair parts using computer vision technology, Jewel and her team built groundbreaking technology poised to change the way people everywhere locate products. Partpic raised over $2 million in seed funding to integrate its proprietary technology into mobile apps and websites of parts distributors and retailers. Currently Jewel serves as Team Lead for Visual Search at A9.com, an Amazon Company. In addition to this role, Jewel is a proud board member at Amplify 4 Good, and spends much of her free time working with startups.
Jewel has been featured in notable publications such as Forbes Magazine, Wired, TechCrunch, Essence, Glamour, and Business Insider. Prior to founding Partpic, Jewel served in management, enterprise sales, and strategic diversity roles at McMaster-Carr Industrial Supply and Google, Inc. Jewel is a native of Nashville TN, and graduate of Howard University.
Workshop Title: Do You Have the GRIT?
Abstract: "A combination of passion and perseverance makes high achievers special. High achievers have GRIT" Why do we place such emphasis on talent? And why fixate on the extreme limits of what we might do when, in fact, most of us are at the very beginning of our journey, so far, far away from those outer bounds? And why do we assume that it is our talent, rather than our effort, that will decide where we end up in the very long run? Focusing on talent distracts us from something that is at least as important. Effort. Talent is how quickly your skills improve when you invest effort. Achievement is what happens when you take your acquired skills and use them. Of course, your opportunities—for example, having a great, mentor, coach or teacher—matter tremendously, too, and maybe more than anything about the individual. Come join us in a panel conversation where we explore the power of GRIT and how it can transform your life to overcome hurdles.
Bio: Moe Mustafa is currently the Vice President of Technical Field Services - Southeast at AT&T. In his most recent role, Moe served as the Vice President of Internet & Entertainment Field Services team in the Atlantic Region.
Mr. Mustafa has served in various Engineering and Operations leadership positions within AT&T. His responsibilities included: Operations and Maintenance of Wireline and Wireless CORE Network at AT&T in the East Region; RF Performance & Design, Construction, Transport, Product Development, and the Maintenance and Installation of Network elements. He also served as a General Manager for Eastern and Coastal Georgia markets responsible for all aspects of the market's P&L including Sales, Marketing, business and technical operations.
Prior to joining the AT&T, Mr. Mustafa has held various leadership positions in Telecommunications and Information Technology in various industries including Energy, Oil & Gas, and Retail Sectors.
Mr. Mustafa earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington and holds an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Mr. Mustafa is very active in the community and leads many community initiatives including mentoring community youth. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and outdoor sports.
Abstract: "A combination of passion and perseverance makes high achievers special. High achievers have GRIT" Why do we place such emphasis on talent? And why fixate on the extreme limits of what we might do when, in fact, most of us are at the very beginning of our journey, so far, far away from those outer bounds? And why do we assume that it is our talent, rather than our effort, that will decide where we end up in the very long run? Focusing on talent distracts us from something that is at least as important. Effort. Talent is how quickly your skills improve when you invest effort. Achievement is what happens when you take your acquired skills and use them. Of course, your opportunities—for example, having a great, mentor, coach or teacher—matter tremendously, too, and maybe more than anything about the individual. Come join us in a panel conversation where we explore the power of GRIT and how it can transform your life to overcome hurdles.
Bio: Moe Mustafa is currently the Vice President of Technical Field Services - Southeast at AT&T. In his most recent role, Moe served as the Vice President of Internet & Entertainment Field Services team in the Atlantic Region.
Mr. Mustafa has served in various Engineering and Operations leadership positions within AT&T. His responsibilities included: Operations and Maintenance of Wireline and Wireless CORE Network at AT&T in the East Region; RF Performance & Design, Construction, Transport, Product Development, and the Maintenance and Installation of Network elements. He also served as a General Manager for Eastern and Coastal Georgia markets responsible for all aspects of the market's P&L including Sales, Marketing, business and technical operations.
Prior to joining the AT&T, Mr. Mustafa has held various leadership positions in Telecommunications and Information Technology in various industries including Energy, Oil & Gas, and Retail Sectors.
Mr. Mustafa earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington and holds an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Mr. Mustafa is very active in the community and leads many community initiatives including mentoring community youth. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and outdoor sports.
Workshop Title: Building Rewarding Careers
Abstract: We all want meaningful careers in which our daily effort and time make a difference in the world. In this workshop, I will share with you my journey from high school through college, medical school, residency, fellowships and academic medicine.
I will also share observations and experience from residency and fellowship selection committees, training residents and medical students in clinics and operating rooms, and mentoring high schoolers through post docs to better understand what makes a rewarding career. Bring your ideas and come prepared to share your thoughts as we engage in a highly interactive session.
Bio: Yousuf Khalifa is currently Associate Professor at Emory University, Chief of Ophthalmology at Grady Memorial Hospital, and Interim Director of Global Ophthalmology Emory. Dr. Khalifa has one numerous teaching and mentorship awards, including Outstanding Resident Teaching Award 2011, 2012, and 2013 at the University of Rochester, the Trainee Academic Mentoring Award in 2012, Surgical Teaching Award 2014, Aaberg Teaching Award 2016, and the 40 Under Forty Georgia Muslims Award in 2016. He has been recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology with the Achievement Award in 2015. He is an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American College of Surgeons.
Abstract: We all want meaningful careers in which our daily effort and time make a difference in the world. In this workshop, I will share with you my journey from high school through college, medical school, residency, fellowships and academic medicine.
I will also share observations and experience from residency and fellowship selection committees, training residents and medical students in clinics and operating rooms, and mentoring high schoolers through post docs to better understand what makes a rewarding career. Bring your ideas and come prepared to share your thoughts as we engage in a highly interactive session.
Bio: Yousuf Khalifa is currently Associate Professor at Emory University, Chief of Ophthalmology at Grady Memorial Hospital, and Interim Director of Global Ophthalmology Emory. Dr. Khalifa has one numerous teaching and mentorship awards, including Outstanding Resident Teaching Award 2011, 2012, and 2013 at the University of Rochester, the Trainee Academic Mentoring Award in 2012, Surgical Teaching Award 2014, Aaberg Teaching Award 2016, and the 40 Under Forty Georgia Muslims Award in 2016. He has been recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology with the Achievement Award in 2015. He is an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American College of Surgeons.
Meet the EMCEE:
Ehab Jaleel is currently the Executive Director at Amana Academy Charter School. Ehab has a zeal for pursuing innovation and mobilizing new ventures with an eye toward making a difference in his community and the world.
A graduate of the Leadership Atlanta class of 2016, Ehab is a corporate professional turned educator. He heads up Amana Academy Charter School in Fulton County, which was recently recognized by the Technology Association of Georgia with the 2017 Certified STEM School Outreach Award. The school is also one of a few American public schools that include Arabic world language instruction as a part of the daily academic routine.
Ehab’s education focus extends to a number of community organizations including the Board of Directors for the Georgia Charter Schools Association where he headed the governance committee. He serves on the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s IT Talent Coalition Workgroup, and serves on the Advisory Board for North Fulton Community Charities. He is a Board member at U-Beyond, a youth mentorship & professional development organization, and he is a member of the Georgia Tech President Scholars Selection Committee.
He was an early member of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta, and in 2014 he was included in the list of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Muslims. In 2015, The Alif Institute recognized him with the Arab American High Achiever award.
Born in Jordan, Ehab immigrated to the United States at the age of six and resided in Albany, NY until his family moved to the Tampa bay area. He has also lived in Louisville, KY while working for GE, but most of his adult life has been in metro-Atlanta where he earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Psychology from Georgia Tech, and where he worked at Coca-Cola in operational and marketing roles.
Ehab resides in Roswell with his wife Lara ‘Lemiya’ Alexander and three daughters. He enjoys travel, ethnic food, fitness, and outdoor adventure.
Ehab Jaleel is currently the Executive Director at Amana Academy Charter School. Ehab has a zeal for pursuing innovation and mobilizing new ventures with an eye toward making a difference in his community and the world.
A graduate of the Leadership Atlanta class of 2016, Ehab is a corporate professional turned educator. He heads up Amana Academy Charter School in Fulton County, which was recently recognized by the Technology Association of Georgia with the 2017 Certified STEM School Outreach Award. The school is also one of a few American public schools that include Arabic world language instruction as a part of the daily academic routine.
Ehab’s education focus extends to a number of community organizations including the Board of Directors for the Georgia Charter Schools Association where he headed the governance committee. He serves on the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s IT Talent Coalition Workgroup, and serves on the Advisory Board for North Fulton Community Charities. He is a Board member at U-Beyond, a youth mentorship & professional development organization, and he is a member of the Georgia Tech President Scholars Selection Committee.
He was an early member of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta, and in 2014 he was included in the list of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Muslims. In 2015, The Alif Institute recognized him with the Arab American High Achiever award.
Born in Jordan, Ehab immigrated to the United States at the age of six and resided in Albany, NY until his family moved to the Tampa bay area. He has also lived in Louisville, KY while working for GE, but most of his adult life has been in metro-Atlanta where he earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Psychology from Georgia Tech, and where he worked at Coca-Cola in operational and marketing roles.
Ehab resides in Roswell with his wife Lara ‘Lemiya’ Alexander and three daughters. He enjoys travel, ethnic food, fitness, and outdoor adventure.
