Partner Organizations
The Collective for Community Empowerment (CCE) unites young professional organizations that uplift marginalized communities across Atlanta. Together, we build lasting alliances rooted in community empowerment, leadership development, and meaningful connection.
Each of our partner organizations advocates for underrepresented voices, leads with purpose, and holds influence among Atlanta’s emerging leaders. By sharing resources and amplifying each other’s missions, we’re creating a network of changemakers committed to collective impact.
Melissa Harari
Co-Chair
Joel Stern
Co-Chair
AJC Access
Mission: To empower emerging Jewish leaders (ages 22-40) to advocate on the critical domestic and global issues facing its community. Through ACCESS, members play an active role in AJC’s vital work to combat antisemitism and strengthen Israel’s standing in the world, while building meaningful leadership skills along the way.
ACCESS is part of the Atlanta Jewish Committee (AJC), the premier global Jewish advocacy organization.
Daniel Farr
President
Julius Thomas
Vice President
Emerging 100 of Atlanta
Mission: To enhance the mentoring and tutoring programs of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. while serving as role models to the entire community.
The Emerging 100 (E100) of Atlanta is the official young professional auxiliary of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.
E100 is comprised of high-achieving young men, aged 25-35, committed to the academic and vocational success of our youth at B.E.S.T. Academy High School and the Collegiate 100.
Website: https://emerging100atl.org/
Berny De La Garza
President
Hispanic Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE)
Mission: To connect, develop, and empower young professionals and entrepreneurs through community, economic, and leadership opportunities.
HYPE is a division of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. HYPE is dedicated exclusively to serve as the main resource of Georgia’s aspiring future leaders.
Website: https://www.ghcc.org/hype
George Carlton
President
Metro Atlanta Association of Professionals (MAAP)
Mission: To create an inclusive environment for the Metro Atlanta LGBTQ+ community that allows for professional development through networking, high-quality events, training, mentoring and education
For nearly 30 years, MAAP has been the pioneering organization for Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community and their allies to network and connect with others in a professional setting.
Website: https://maapatl.org/
Tiffany Sithiphone
President
Vivian Yu
VP, Member Relations
National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Atlanta
Mission: To be the premier network of Asian American professionals with the purpose of building leaders to make a difference in government, education, business, and the greater Atlanta community
NAAAP Atlanta focuses on three key pillars: professional development, business networking and community service.
NAAAP is the first pan-Asian American professional organization in North America with 501(c)(3) chapters and start-up ventures in more than 30 cities in the U.S., Canada, and China.
Website: https://atl.naaap.org/
Geoffrey Loften
President
Russ Hill
Vice President
Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals (ULGA-YP)
Mission: To support the National Urban League movement through volunteerism, philanthropy, and membership development
ULGA-YP is comprised of young professionals across metro Atlanta who are dedicated to serving their local communities through social and community activism
Website: https://www.ulga-yp.org/