Sandra Williams Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council Sanda Williams, a devoted labor and community activist, is the President of the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council. A champion for racial justice, voting rights, workers' rights, and immigrant rights, Williams coordinated political actions and immigration clinics that amplified and mobilized workers across the southeast region. Williams has initiated a steward training program for affiliated unions and is currently planning the first worker center in Georgia. Williams holds degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and Webster University, as well as a certification in labor contract negotiations from the University of Michigan. AGENCY & EXPERTS PANEL #2
Dwayne Patterson, as Chief Equity Officer, enhances equity efforts at MRBF by supporting grantee partners, documenting the equity journey of staff and board, serving on the investment committee, focusing on investments that promote economic opportunities for communities of color. Previously, at the Partnership for Southern Equity in Atlanta, Patterson led efforts in racial equity and social justice, contributing to strategy, alliance building, and community solutions across the South. He has served on the boards of ProGeorgia, the Fund for Southern Communities and the Latin American and Caribbean Community Center. He holds a degree from North Carolina A&T State University. Beth Graham, a proud Atlanta native and mission- driven, servant leader, values a people-centered approach to shape strategy through an equity lens. Through her management-consulting firm, B. Graham Consulting, Beth helps clients maximize social impact and asset-based community development, supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. She also contributes as a Sustainability Ambassador for the City of Atlanta, a member of the Partnership for Southern Equity's Just Energy/Just Opportunity cohort, and serves on the Global Village Project board. She holds an M.S. from Georgia State University and a B.A. from Hampton University.
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