Board Members

Committed & Diverse

The Board of Directors is the governing body for KIPP Atlanta Schools. We are fortunate to have a diverse and committed group of individuals who bring their perspectives and skills from different sectors to support our scholars and help build a sustainable future for our organization.

Board Members

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    Joe Arnold, Board Chair

    Committee: Executive and Governance

    I-2028

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  • Patrick Baldwin

    Committee: School Performance

    I-2029

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  • Leona Barr-Davenport

    Committee: Governance

    I-2029

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  • Salim Bhatia

    Committee: Executive and School Performance (Chair)

    II-2027

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  • Hector Calzada, Board Chair

    Committee: Governance and Executive (Chair)

    III-2027

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  • Stephen Councill

    Committee: Finance

    I-2027

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  • Vonetta Daniels

    Committee: Advancement

    I-2029

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  • John Fite

    Committee: Advancement

    I-2029

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  • Frank Glover

    Committee: Executive and Advancement (Chair)

    III-2027

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  • John Jackson

    Committee: Finance

    I-2029

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  • David Jernigan

    Committee: Executive and Governance (Chair)

    II-2027

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  • Brooks Lumpkin

    Committee: Executive and Finance (Chair)

    I-2029

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  • Zane Major headshot

    Zane Major

    Committee: Advancement

    II-2029

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  • Rachel McCarthy headshot

    Rachel McCarthy

    Committee: School Performance

    I-2027

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  • Rajiv Rattray

    Committee: Finance

    I-2029

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  • JaKathryn Ross headshot

    JaKathryn Ross

    Committee: Executive and Governance (Chair)

    III-2027

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Honorary Board Members

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Meeting Information

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