Photo credit: Koko Hunt Photography Rhonda Barnett was working as a freelance journalist when she met a stressed-out mother who was struggling with child-care. “This mother worked odd hours and was worried that her son was not safe, and my heart just went out...
Jay Bailey, president & CEO, H.J. Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE) welcomes ACE’s Ray Pennie, president of business development, to the new office. ACE is excited to announce that we’ve opened our Atlanta office in the...
Working in an after-school program, Emily Hayden noticed how some children struggle with academic, social, and emotional development. She did some research and discovered the Montessori Method, a century-old philosophy that encourages children to initiate learning in...
As Executive Assistant to the President, Ruth Ann Whatley has proven herself to be an indefatigable multitasker who performs with grace under pressure. Her typical day entails reviewing the CEO’s busy schedule, emails and ensuring smooth operations around the...
Despite Georgia ranking number two in the country for most startups by women, female entrepreneurs still face some challenges throughout their entrepreneurship journey. As Program Coordinator for ACE’s Women’s Business Center (WBC), Alejandra Diaz works to empower...
