Investing for Impact Resource Guide

MAYOR’S PANEL

Angelyne Butler, MPA, is Forest Park's dynamic 24th mayor, known for her groundbreaking leadership and advocacy. She's the city's first person of color and second woman to hold the position. With a background shaped by military life in Washington State, Butler's tenure has seen remarkable achievements, including generating over 3,250 jobs and attracting $1B in investments, notably revitalizing Fort Gillem. She's adept at managing budgets, initiating vital infrastructure projects, and securing significant partnerships. Butler's accolades include Mayor of the Year and Civic Engagement Awards. A Spelman College alumna with a master's from Troy University, she's pursuing a Ph.D. in theology. Deana Holiday Ingraham, the 34th Mayor of East Point, is a champion public servant, wife, mother, and advocate who is dedicated to public service. As Mayor, she successfully led initiatives to make East Point a "Welcoming City," advocated for livable wages, and introduced the "Healthy Point Initiative.” Named one of “Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence” in 2018 and 2019, Ingraham is active on several key boards, including the National League of Cities and the Georgia Municipal Association, and leads the South Fulton Municipal Association. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she holds advanced degrees from Florida A&M University, Nova Southeastern University, and Howard University School of Law. Beverly Burks champions economic development, health, and community engagement as key priorities for the city. As the Director of Community Engagement at the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority, her professional experience enriches her mayoral duties, focusing on initiatives to support small businesses, enhance residents' well-being, and promote city branding and police-community relations. Burks is deeply involved in various organizations, including the NAACP, the National Association of Female Executives, the Georgia State University Community Advisory Board, and the Clarkston COVID-19 Task Force. She holds a degree from Alabama State University and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Mayor Beverly Burks City of Clarkston, Georgia

Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham City of East Point, Georgia

Mayor Angelyne Butler, MPA City of Forest Park, Georgia

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