Jay Bailey

Jay Bailey

Atlanta Metropolitan Area
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Jay is a dynamic force committed to his unwavering motto, "Build As We Climb." As the…

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  • The Water Boys...My Thoughts.

    The Water Boys...My Thoughts.

    What I know..

    47 Comments
  • BREAKING DOWN THE CARES Act

    BREAKING DOWN THE CARES Act

    The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) PASSED! Thank you to the Georgia Chamber for sharing…

    11 Comments

Activity

Experience

Education

  • The University of Georgia Graphic

    The University of Georgia

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    Activities and Societies: President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Leadership UGA, Leadershape Institute Fellow, President's Council

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Volunteer Experience

  • Metro Atlanta Chamber Graphic

    Member Board of Directors

    Metro Atlanta Chamber

    - Present 5 years

    Economic Empowerment

  • Georgia Chamber of Commerce Graphic

    Member Board of Directors

    Georgia Chamber of Commerce

    - 3 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

  • Atlanta Speech School Graphic

    Member Board of Directors

    Atlanta Speech School

    - Present 1 year 5 months

    Education

    The Atlanta Speech School is a premier institution dedicated to helping children and adults develop effective communication skills through specialized programs in speech-language therapy, literacy, and auditory-verbal education. With a mission to empower individuals to communicate confidently, the school serves a diverse community and fosters a supportive environment for learning and growth.

  • Agnes Scott College Graphic

    Member Board of Trustees

    Agnes Scott College

    - Present 5 months

    Education

    Agnes Scott College, located in Decatur, Georgia, is a prestigious women’s college recognized for its commitment to innovative education, having been voted the most innovative college in America for seven consecutive years. With a strong focus on leadership development and a dynamic curriculum, Agnes Scott empowers women to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

  • Georgia Forestry Foundation Graphic

    Member Board of Trustees

    Georgia Forestry Foundation

    - Present 5 years

    Environment

  • Invest Atlanta Graphic

    Foundation Director

    Invest Atlanta

    - Present 2 years 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • The University of Georgia Graphic

    Board of Visitors

    The University of Georgia

    - Present 1 year 8 months

    Education

  • The Veritas School of Social Sciences Graphic

    Executive Board Member

    The Veritas School of Social Sciences

    - Present 3 years 7 months

    Education

  • Citizens Trust Bank Graphic

    Advisory Board Chairman

    Citizens Trust Bank

    - 2 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

  • Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Graphic

    Member Board of Directors

    Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

    - Present 3 months

    Children

    The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta empowers over 20,000 girls through leadership development, community service, and outdoor experiences. By fostering teamwork, self-confidence, and resilience, the organization inspires young women to become courageous leaders in their communities.

Honors & Awards

  • Most Admired CEO

    Atlanta Business Chronicle

  • 2019 Hyatt Herald Award

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation

    The Hyatt Herald Award celebrates the next generation of dynamic leaders who are working to bring positive change to the Atlanta community.

  • 2018 Amazing Atlantan

    City of Atlanta

    The City of Atlanta's campaign focused on Atlantans making a difference in the community.

  • Dream Catchers 2016: Community Advocate Award

    Urban League of Greater Atlanta

  • 2016 National Daily Point of Light Award

    Points of Light

    The power of the individual to spark change and improve the world – that’s what the Daily Point of Light Award celebrates, with more than 5,000 winners so far.

    Whether it’s a mom leading a homegrown disaster relief drive or an athlete wielding his celebrity for good instead of goods – a Daily Point of Light embraces the challenge of tackling a community need through volunteer service.

    http://www.pointsoflight.org/dailypointoflight

  • Awesome Foundation Grant Awardee

    Awesome Foundation Atlanta

  • Regional Leadership Institute

    Atlanta Regional Commission

  • Dr. Joseph Draper Community Service Award

    Morehouse College Alumni Association

  • Atlanta Business Chronicle: 40 Under 40 Award

    Atlanta Business Chronicle

  • Leadership Georgia - Class of 2015

    Leadership Georgia - leadershipgeorgia.org

  • Leadership Atlanta - Class of 2014

    Leadership Atlanta - leadershipatlanta.org

  • Who's Who in Black Atlanta: Emerging Leader Recogntion

    Who's Who Publishing

  • Young and Powerful: Rising Star Award

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  • Georgia Trend Magazine: 40 Under 40: Best and Brightest Leaders of the Future

    Georgia Trend Magazine

  • Presidential Lifetime Volunteer Service Award

    The White House

  • White House Champion of Change: Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    The White House

  • Outstanding Atlanta: One of the Ten Most Outstanding Young People Of Atlanta

    City of Atlanta

  • New Leaders Council MVP: National Leadership Award

    New Leaders Council

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major for Service Award

    Corporation for National & Community Service

  • Whitney M. Young National Community Service Medallion

    Boy Scouts of America

  • Leadership UGA - Class of 1999

    Fanning Institute of Leadership - University of Georgia

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