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Who We Are

Meet The President

Juanita Sheppard’s greatest gift is her ability to inspire collaboration and identify resources across varying fields of interest for the common good. Juanita’s deep knowledge of the faith, community and foundation sectors is a proven asset to her analytical framework. Her guiding philosophy is based upon the South African concept of Ubuntu– “I am because you are”.

She currently serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)-Greater Atlanta Chapter. Internationally, she also serves as the Dean of the LeaderSHIFT Institute for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship; and locally, as the Overseer of Christian Education at Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA.

Juanita earned her undergraduate degree from Beulah Heights University and graduated with honors from the Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center, where she earned a Master of Divinity.