Georgia State University-Perimeter College issued the following announcement on Feb. 11
Atlanta Magazine named Andrew Young School of Policy Studies alumni and faculty to its 500 Most Powerful Leaders list for 2022, with Ambassador Andrew Young recognized as a “legend.” The honorees are recognized as visionaries who inspire others, take initiative and propel an organization or cause forward.
Andrew Young School alumni honorees of the 500 Most Powerful Leaders are:
• Andre Dickens (M.P.A. ’13) – mayor of Atlanta
• Michael Halicki (M.P.A. ’09)- executive director, Park Pride
• Jerry Gonzalez (M.P.A. ’05) – founder & CEO of Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials
• Kwajelyn Jackson (M.S. Urban Studies ’05) – executive director, Feminist Women’s Health Center
• Bee Nguyen (M.P.A. ’12) – national policy advisor, New American Leaders; Georgia House District 89 Representative
• Maria Saporta (M.S. Urban Studies ’80) – founder, SaportaReport.com
• Rebecca Serna (M.S. Urban Policy ’07) – executive director, Atlanta Bicycle Coalition
Urban studies professor Dan Immergluck was honored for his contributions and expertise on housing, neighborhood change, real estate and community development. Immergluck has served as a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and consultant to the U.S. Department of Housing and U.S Department of Justice.
These influential Atlantans are chosen after a multiple-month selection process. Artists, educators, entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals and researchers are among the list of powerful leaders. Only a select few are considered “legends,” including Amb. Young.
Named a legend in government and infrastructure, namesake Amb. Andrew J. Young was honored for his leadership and contributions to improving the quality of life for people. His accolades include leading the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and becoming Georgia’s first African American congressman since Reconstruction. He helped draft the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voter Rights Act of 1965. He served as a U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and two terms as Atlanta mayor, making significant contributions the city’s economic development.
“Our alumni, students and faculty all make significant contributions to their communities,” said Dean Sally Wallace. “It’s what we in policy feel called to do. We’re always grateful and proud when others acknowledge their gifts.”
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