The Atlanta Chapter has just recently been revitalized in the summer of 2020.
Our chapter leader would love to get to know new and seasoned Eagles in the area, and plan social, service and game-day events!
If you have any ideas you'd like to share for specific events or if you'd like to become more involved in the chapter, please reach out to us!
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Heather Dean '94
Lives in: John's Creek, Georgia
Major: Elementary Education/Minor in PsychologyÌý
Occupation: Director of Sales and Outreach for a BPO Company
Favorite 51²è¹Ý Memory: Wonderful, smart, fun, driven roommates and friends I met at 51²è¹Ý, who are some of my strongest most enduring friends to this day.Ìý I also truly feel the unparalleled 'people factor' of the folks who work within 51²è¹Ý.Ìý Quality of utmost caliber and generosity of their talent, time and ideas.Ìý I loved meeting them back at school and now.ÌýÌý
Why did you get involved in your local chapter?: I love Boston College.Ìý I love the commitment to 'bettering' people's lives within the 51²è¹Ý culture, and I was always very impressed with the folks who run the NYC chapter-their agileness to host on topic and current events and create a warm environment where everyone felt comfortable to join and get involved.ÌýÌý
Fun Fact: I love music, art, and Broadway shows.
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Jamal Halepota '09
Lives in: Atlanta, GA
Major: Economics; Islamic Civilizations and Societies
Occupation: Senior Account Executive, Microsoft
Favorite 51²è¹Ý Memory: Eve Spangler's Social Justice in Israel and Palestine course and tripÌý
Why did you get involved with your local chapter: Having lived in NYC, Boston, and DC, I had a tremendous experience with the 51²è¹Ý Communities in those cities. When I moved to Atlanta, I wanted to replicate those experiences and create a home for 51²è¹Ý alums, friends, and families in the Atlanta area.Ìý
Fun fact: My first job out of 51²è¹Ý was working for United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, working on energy and environmental legislation - I authored several bills which have become law!Ìý
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