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Ciara manages and delivers the Westside program. Fun fact: she has previously served as a Start:ME mentor in our Clarkston and Southside communities!

Colin, our Program Manager, recently joined the team after serving as a mentor. With a strong commitment to improving access to business resources in Atlanta, Colin believes that setting clear boundaries between work and personal time is essential for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Erin manages Start:ME and engages other small business support organizations. Fun fact: she summited Mount Kilimanjaro. The view was pretty awesome.

Fran manages the Southside program’s coalition, recruitment, and local alumni programming. Fun fact: she is a two-time graduate of Georgia State University - go Panthers!

Kareem manages and delivers the East Lake and Southside accelerator program. Fun fact: he is a world class baby toy assembler.

Maria manages and delivers the Clarkston accelerator program. Fun fact: she was named one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia in 2021.

Mercedes manages the East Lake program’s coalition, recruitment, and local alumni programming. Fun fact: she loves to travel - Mercedes has backpacked to 12 countries, 20 states, and Puerto Rico. Including biking from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Ghent, Belgium.

Mildred manages Start:ME marketing and program operations. Fun fact: she drove a cross-country road trip from Atlanta to Northern California, the landscapes along the way made the trip worth it!

Roy is the Start:ME Westside Coordinator.

Sushma manages the Clarkston program’s coalition, recruitment, and local alumni programming. Fun fact: she is also a Start:ME alum and actively working her business, Sunavworld.