Biz Harris, Design & Direction
Biz is passionate about mobilizing people for greater good. Whether she's developing strategic and inspirational communications, designing and facilitating retreats or workshops to help people find their passion or ignite their leadership abilities, guiding teams through strategic or yearly planning, or connecting individuals to opportunities to make change, she drives toward collective impact and values-aligned authenticity.
Specialties: Operations, Design-Thinking, Strategic Planning, Logistics
Education: Washington and Lee University: M.A. Political Science, Poverty and Human Capability Concentration
Emory University, Candler School of Theology: MDiv, Church and Community Leadership
Brett Harris, Pastor-in-Residence & Partnerships
With over a decade of experience in fundraising and advancement in higher education, the non-profit sector, and church ministry and a degree focused on community leadership, Brett is dedicated to using his skills in written and interpersonal communication, direct fundraising, administration, operations, and community engagement to create opportunities for organizations and individuals to develop innovative initiatives that will improve their communities and the lives of those around them.
Specialties: Communications, Grant Writing & Compliance, Fundraising, Community Development, Organizational Culture
Education: Wake Forest University: M.A., Religion
Emory University, Candler School of Theology: MDiv, Church and Community Leadership
Ryan Grady, Leadership & Life Coach
Ryan has spent his career empowering leaders of all ages, but specifically first-generation college students to overcome various obstacles in life that interfere with their academic, personal, and professional success. A certified life coach, Ryan supports all his clients--whether seasoned executives or early career professionals-- in identifying their strengths and interests, choosing a vocational path they feel passionately about, moving their career and leadership forward, and encouraging them to take the professional risks necessary to make change.
Specialties: Coaching, Mentoring, Program Management
Education: University of Wisconsin, Madison: BA, Marketing; M.A. Education Administration and Policy Analysis
iPEC Certified Life Coach