Board
Zack Godfrey - Benevity
When Zack graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2011, he had little interest in the business world. Folks around him said he could choose to follow his heart and not make any money, or follow the money into an unsatisfying career. Zack chose a third path – the purpose-driven business career.
Over the past 10 years, Zack has continued to grow his career across several industries – technology, communications, consulting, and SaaS sales. He’s served on multiple nonprofit and employee resource group boards, all with the desire to give back and encourage others to find and grow their own sense of purpose. While earning his MBA at the University of Georgia, Zack built the UGA B Collaborative as a way to help the university define its social impact initiatives, help local businesses become better by using the B Impact Assessment, and provide students with meaningful consulting opportunities. Zack continues to build the ecosystem of Georgia B Corp Clinics with the hope that students from every university in the state will be able to participate.
Through it all, Zack has continued to refine and build on his personal mission: Building Better Businesses for a Better South.
When he’s not thinking about B Corp or Star Wars, Zack loves spending time with his wife and son, traveling, reading from his ever-growing library, and drinking local beers.
Alexis Hanley - MBA Board Fellow
Alexis is a first-year MBA Candidate at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, concentrating in Strategy Consulting.
She holds a Master of Public Policy from Northeastern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she also conducted housing and employment policy research at the Center for Social Policy. Prior to business school, Alexis served as a nurse in the U.S. Navy, providing medical care and leading health education initiatives for the military community overseas. She later transitioned into federal procurement as a civilian Contract Specialist at Hanscom Air Force Base, where she specialized in purchasing goods and services, advocating for small businesses, and helping them successfully compete for and win federal contracts. Her work expanded opportunities for diverse vendors while ensuring mission-critical programs were delivered on time and within budget.
Her professional journey reflects a commitment to service, equity, and social impact. As an Atlanta native, Alexis was eager to return home for business school and to give back to the community, which inspired her involvement with B Local Georgia. She is motivated by the organization’s mission to show that profit and purpose can thrive together and looks forward to contributing her background in policy, procurement, and strategy to advance its goals.
When not working, Alexis enjoys traveling, interior design, reading, and cooking.
Twanna Harris - Founder & CEO of TribalGood
Bio coming soon!
Hoyt Jackson - Emerging Social Impact Fellow
Emerging Social Impact Fellow, Morehouse College
Hoyt Jackson is a junior at Morehouse College studying Political Science and Psychology, with an emphasis on economic justice, community development, and behavioral change. As an Emerging Social Impact Fellow at B Local Georgia, he is interested in using policy, research, and purpose-driven relationships to help historically marginalized areas.
Hoyt has collaborated with local coalitions, organizations, and city officials to provide access to banking, financial literacy, and employment preparedness for kids and young people. He thinks that young people have the ingenuity and bravery to drive systemic change, and he is devoted to bridging the gap between institutions and the communities they serve.
Lavonya Jones - Partnership for Southern Equity
Lavonya Jones is passionate about Innovation as a tool to create a more sustainable and prosperous world for all. As a third-generation HBCU graduate and a certified business coach, Lavonya has over fifteen years of leadership development experience training students, entrepreneurs, and innovative professionals within for-profit and non-profit sectors. Lavonya leads the charge for a more equitable energy landscape as the Director of the Just Energy Portfolio at Partnership for Southern Equity.
Tasked with mobilizing advocacy for energy equity and justice, her work navigates the intersectionality of climate justice, sustainable practices, and the fair distribution of energy benefits and burdens. She also currently serves as Founder of social justice media and venture studio, Consciously Funded, and an Entrepreneurship Instructor for Morehouse College where she serves students at Minority Serving Institutions around the country, creating pathways for them into entrepreneurship, technology, and venture capital.
Lavonya holds degrees in entrepreneurship and organizational leadership. She is an active board member of B Local Georgia and the Southeast Regional HBCU Center for Entrepreneurship, expanding her advocacy to uplift local communities and cultivate future leaders. Lavonya is on a life’s mission to equip an army of socially conscious innovators.
Jamal Lewis - Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
Driven by the desire to improve access in underserved and underrepresented communities, Jamal’s current role as Economic Opportunity Manager for the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (the Partnership) allows him to help create opportunities for those who are often under-resourced through entrepreneurship, innovation, and tech-based economic development. Understanding that inclusion is an imperative struggle, Jamal is focused on igniting and equipping current and future leaders with access to financial and social capital, partnerships, and resources conducive to creating equitable economic and community impact.
Jamal graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and Marketing and Master of Public Administration degree from Kennesaw State University. He currently serves on the Georgia Technology Authority – Digital Connectivity Advisory Committee, Living Cities – Inclusive Capital Council, and Game Change Engine – IDEA Council.
Chad Livsey - The Chad Livsey Project
An artist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Chad Livsey Project, Chad is known for his efforts to reduce litter and blight in Atlanta, Georgia, by organizing street and community clean-up events. Chad’s grandfather inspired him to take ownership and lead by example in their hometown. Believing that small actions are better than words, Chad’s mission is to fight for Underserved Neighborhoods, one street at a time.
Carey Marr - MBA Board Fellow
Carey is a first year MBA Candidate at the University of Georgia concentrating on Social Innovation, Marketing and Entrepreneurship. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Entrepreneurship, from Marymount Manhattan College. Originally from Maryland, Carey has lived and worked in New York City and the Florida Keys before returning to Athens to pursue a career in sustainable business. She intends to combine her background in sustainability writing, nonprofit financial operations and marketing with a passion for social impact to help companies emphasize people and planet at the center of their operations.
B Local Georgia’s vision that “making a profit and making a difference don’t have to be mutually exclusive ideas” is a principle close to her heart which guides her pursuit in business education.
Carey is also a certified yoga teacher, dancer and actress. When she’s not working, you can find her traveling, appreciating the arts and exploring nature.
Jake Mosley - University of Georgia
Jake has worked in Higher Education Administration for over nine years. During that time, he has worked across all areas of graduate business education: Admissions, Career Services, and Student Affairs. As part of the strategic leadership team within the Georgia MBA program, Jake helped facilitate Georgia’s rise in the MBA rankings from the 50s into the top 30. Jake specializes in collaborating across departmental units to maximize resources and design infrastructures empowering students to realize their goals. Recent examples include redesigning the student club structure within the Full-Time MBA program to better align with the size and strategic mission of the program and working closely with an MBA student to launch the Georgia MBA B Collaborative pairing MBA students and UGA undergraduate students to serve as consultants for companies pursuing B Corp Certification. Jake is invested in providing the best student experience possible, volunteering as a Safe Space Training Facilitator, Student Veteran Transition Coach, and a Correll Scholar Mentor which provides mentorship to first generation college students from rural areas.
Ursula Netters - University of Georgia
First-year MBA student at the University of Georgia with a strong foundation in business marketing, complemented by experience in strategy, data analytics, and creative entrepreneurship. Four years of experience at Boeing and as brand strategist at Corneagraphics demonstrate a unique blend of analytical expertise and creative problem-solving. Passionate about storytelling and writing, with a focus on driving impactful brand strategies and fostering innovation.
Blake Ramsey - MBA Board Fellow
Blake Ramsey is pursuing an MBA from the University of Georgia with concentrations in marketing and business analytics. Prior to his MBA, he served as the director of international trade shows for an agricultural association in Washington, D.C., helping small food and beverage companies access international markets. Blake enjoys spending time with his wife, Maria, and his two dogs, Texas and Georgia. He holds a masters degree in agribusiness and bachelors degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University.
Michelle Reape - Marketing Co-Chair
Driven by a passion to elevate voices and create impact through purposeful storytelling, Michelle Reape is a global marketing leader who harnesses her expertise to drive transformation, innovation, and growth. Through leadership roles in SaaS, technology, and market research, she has built and scaled data-driven brand strategies that deliver measurable business results.
With more than a decade in marketing, from rebranding initiatives and digital transformation to thought leadership and analytics, Michelle now advises organizations on aligning purpose with performance and positioning themselves authentically in evolving markets.
A proud alumna of Clayton State University, Michelle serves on the Board of Advisors and actively gives back through her current volunteer and mentorship work with Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T. She has previously served on the boards of Community Bucket and the Technology Association of Georgia (Marketing Co-Chair), reflecting a deep commitment to leadership, service, and community impact.
Tia Robinson - TEDX Speaker, Sustainability Advocate, Founder of Vertical Activewear
Tia Robinson is a visionary entrepreneur, mindfulness leader, and award-winning speaker who is redefining the future of fashion, leadership, and sustainability. As the founder of Vertical Activewear-Georgia’s first B Corp-certified apparel manufacturer-she blends innovation, ethics, and mindful leadership to build systems that serve both people and the planet. Tia has spoken on TEDx stages and at industry-leading events, inspiring global audiences to rethink the way we create, consume, and lead.
Kelsey Russell - COO, Brighter Investing
Kelsey has long been committed to creating more inclusive and equitable economic opportunities, making her an invaluable addition to the B Local Georgia board. As the COO of Brighter Investing, she is leading the firm’s efforts to launch a social justice strategy that blends public and private market approaches to expand access to capital for diverse and underrepresented communities. She also plays a key role in shaping the firm’s private investment strategy and business development processes.
After spending 13 years in corporate leadership at The Coca-Cola Company, Kelsey has been intentional about expanding her expertise in impact investing and philanthropy, engaging deeply with the ecosystem to help bridge the equity and wealth gap. She brings a strategic mindset and systems-driven approach to her work, ensuring that financial and social capital are deployed in ways that create lasting impact. In addition to her role at Brighter Investing, she works with Remerge, a nonprofit focused on collaborative problem-solving for social change.
Kelsey holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Baylor University and an MBA from Kellogg (Northwestern University). She serves as a strategic advisor and ecosystem builder, supporting initiatives that empower entrepreneurs, communities, and organizations to drive meaningful change.
Grayson Stuart - Head of Sustainability at Goodr
Grayson Stuart is Head of Sustainability at Goodr, a Georgia Tech alumnus, and a TRUE Certified Advisor.
He specializes in guiding organizations toward sustainable practices that are both measurable and practical, with expertise spanning data analytics, business development, investment strategy, and operational sustainability. Grayson has contributed to Drawdown Georgia, Food Tank, and frequently engages in community education on sustainability and circular innovation.
Nathan Stuck - Chairperson Profitable Purpose Consulting
Nathan is an award winning leader in the B Corp community and the Founder of Profitable Purpose Consulting, a culture, impact, and B Corp consultancy. He founded and chairs B Local Georgia and serves on the board of B Academics, a nonprofit committed to research and experiential B Corp learning opportunities.
He is also the Executive Director of BLD Southeast, a regional annual B Corp conference that brings together B Corps from the southeastern United States for a celebration of business as a force for good.
Nathan teaches an MBA course on B Corps at the University of Georgia, is a regular speaker at conferences and on podcasts around the world, and hosts the B The Change Georgia podcast. His first book, Happy Monday: Designing Your Dream Career, was released in 2022, and his TEDx Talk was released in March 2023.
Tanjuria Willis - Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week
Owner and CEO, eKlozet Luxury Consignment
Founder, Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week
Tanjuria Willis is the Founder and creative force behind Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week (ATSFW), and Owner of eKlozet Luxury Consignment Boutique.
In 2014, Tanjuria pursued her passion for both fashion and entrepreneurship by opening a luxury consignment boutique, eKlozet. eKlozet leverages fashion to help women embrace their beautiful, both inside and out. She has styled Emmy Award winners, actors, actresses and business executives.
Her work with eKlozet motivated her to give the issue of landfill waste a platform via fashion and in 2021 founded Atlanta Sustainable Fashion Week focused on eco-friendly lifestyle brands. Tanjuria graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.
She is married to her best friend, Greg and has one daughter and a bonus son.
Lauren Wishna - Marketing Chair
Lauren is an accomplished marketing executive with deep experience leading integrated marketing campaigns and driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth. She has a proven record of delivering award-winning work and expanding client relationships by providing effective marketing strategy, innovative thinking, honest business counsel, and a touch of laughter. Lauren’s personal goal is to grow trusting, lasting relationships that are positive and mutually rewarding professionally and personally.
Ava Wonn - Database Product Manager at CIRT
Ava Wonn is the Database Product Manager at CIRT, a leading women-owned SaaS platform revolutionizing the recycling industry. At CIRT, Ava channels her passion for sustainability and technology to develop innovative, data-driven solutions that bridge the gap between companies and consumers, fostering transparency and advancing sustainable practices in the circular economy.
With an academic foundation in Environmental Engineering and an MBA from the University of Georgia, Ava brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to her work. She has led initiatives that optimize materials recovery data, enhance user engagement, and empower brands to make informed decisions about sustainability.
Beyond her professional role, Ava is deeply committed to addressing food waste and food insecurity. Her community service is centered around initiatives that reduce waste and ensure equitable access to food resources. This passion aligns with her broader mission of promoting sustainability and supporting local communities.
As a young professional, Ava is excited to serve on the board, leveraging this opportunity to share innovative ideas and expand her connections with fellow board members and the inspiring B Corp community.
Ava is dedicated to driving innovation in recycling technology, empowering businesses to adopt more sustainable practices, and championing a future where environmental responsibility, economic growth, and social equity go hand in hand.