Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2027 Participants 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Douglas County Chamber Announces Leadership Douglas Class of 2027 Participants 

Douglasville, GA (May 15, 2026) – The Douglas County Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce the participants of the Leadership Douglas Class of 2027. The program selects diverse and qualified individuals to provide a structured program that enhances leadership skills and community involvement for the betterment of all citizens, businesses, organizations, and governments in Douglas County. 

Participants in Leadership Douglas benefit from getting to know one another and from the exchange of ideas and experiences. Through interactive presentations, discussions, and work sessions, the program seeks to inspire those who are willing to get involved. Participants are given the opportunity to meet and interact with current community and business leaders throughout the program. They gain knowledge and understanding on crucial issues facing our community, while also attaining leadership skills to make a difference.  

Chamber President and CEO, Sara Ray, commented, “We are proud to welcome the Class of 2027 to Leadership Douglas. This year’s class includes a diverse group of individuals dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. Leadership Douglas continues to strengthen Douglas County by developing informed, engaged leaders who are committed to making a lasting impact across Douglas County. We look forward to seeing this class grow through meaningful connections, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges shaping our community.”  

The Class of 2027 is led by two volunteer co-chairs who will oversee the programming and engagement opportunities for the eleven-month program. This year’s co-chairs are Jamilia Smith (LD Class of 2024) and Jarrett Mitchell (LD Class of 2021). 

For more information about Leadership Douglas, please visit douglascountygeorgia.com or contact the Douglas County Chamber at 770.942.5022 

Leadership Douglas Class of 2027 

• Dr. Miles Allen, Douglas County Fire/EMS Department
• Marlene Anderson, Anderson Advantage Realty
• Dantez Bennamon, City of Douglasville – Parks and Recreation
• Latanya Boatwright, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Sigma Omega Omega
• Kristen Buoy, West Georgia Technical College
• Aubriel Cameron, Brighten Academy Charter School
• Bennett Clarke, HRC Engineers, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects
• Ron Daniel, Douglas County School System
• Nandi Edouard, Simple Vue Academy Charter School
• Vanessa Francikowski, Douglas County Board of Commissioners
• Yvette Garrett, Cobb and Douglas Public Health Department
• Emily Hardaway, City of Douglasville
• Monica Henderson, Douglas County School System
• Fadzai Konteh, Truist Bank
• Chelsey Landers, Douglas County Chamber
• Jonathan Lewis, Douglas County Parks and Recreation
• Sarah Mahoney, Douglas County Parks and Recreation
• Rashan Noble, Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
• Steven Opauski, Douglas County Government
• Ebony Phillips, Douglas County District Attorney’s Office
• Joseph Pounds, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
• Edwina Price, Junior League of Douglas County
• Richard L. Randolph, Atlanta Judicial Circuit
• O’Cion Rankin, Douglasville–Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority
• Varonica Richardson, American Red Cross
• Teresa Ross, Georgia Power Company
• John Scherer, FAME Marketing
• Jameta Wheeler, Youth Villages Inner Harbour