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Kristen Williams from Kids Boost and Jeff A. Cohen from Odyssey Inc.

February 24, 2021 by Kelly Payton

Cherokee Business Radio

Kristen Williams from Kids Boost and Jeff A. Cohen from Odyssey Inc.

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Kristen Williams, Executive Director at Kids Boost, Inc.

Kristen Williams is a mother, Child Life Specialist, and a self-proclaimed “big dreamer but determined doer.” She was born and raised in Georgia and graduated from UGA with a degree in Child Development. After years of working with children, Kristen recognized that children have the innate need and desire to give back, but often don’t know how. She also noticed a lack of opportunity for young children to volunteer. These observations were the catalyst for Kids Boost, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering kids to give back to the world.

Kristen is on a mission to teach kids that they can use their gifts, talents and passions to make an impact on their community. She strongly believes that if we teach children the joys of philanthropy at a young age, we will create a lifelong love of giving back.

Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn, and follow Kids Boost on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Jeff Cohen, Executive Director at Odyssey Atlanta

Mr. Jeff Cohen was appointed Odyssey Executive Director in March 2014. Prior to joining Odyssey, he served as executive director of C5 Youth Foundation of Georgia. He was responsible for guiding a comprehensive youth development leadership program, spearheading C5s fundraising efforts, managing staff and board recruitment and engagement. Mr .Cohen has more than 20 years of youth development experience and has served in a variety of leadership capacities.

Prior to relocating to Atlanta in 2004 to launch Camp Coca-Cola (now known as C5 Georgia), he was executive director of Mentors Inc., the largest high school mentoring program in the District of Columbia. He also served as director of Jewish Experiences for Teens for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and as senior regional director for Bnai Brith Youth Organization. Cohen earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University. He serves on the advisory council of Atlanta Education Fund College Success Network and as a representative for Otwell Middle School Title One. He is also a member of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and American Institute for Managing Diversity.

Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn, and follow Odyssey on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

KP Reddy with Shadow Ventures, Pete Canalichio with Licensing Brands, Inc., and Jeff Cohen with Odyssey Inc.

February 14, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

KP Reddy with Shadow Ventures, Pete Canalichio with Licensing Brands, Inc., and Jeff Cohen with Odyssey Inc.

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To know KP Reddy with KP Reddy is to experience boundless enthusiasm for creating new ventures. Reddy’s multidisciplinary career spans the innovation continuum. Over 25+ years, he has been a technologist, subject matter expert, founder, CEO, advisor, investor, professor, author and coach. K.P. effortlessly combines expertise in advanced technologies with critical, in-the-trenches experience as an entrepreneur. He is a globally recognized authority in AEC environments, artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, collaborative communication, mobile applications and cloud computing. His passion is in launching game-changing startups, raising substantial investments, and leading organizations to meaningful acquisition and IPO exits.

Connect with KP on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Pete Canalichio with Licensing Brands, Inc. is the author of Expand, Grow, Thrive, a brand expansion and licensing expert, expert witness and TEDx speaker. Connect with Pete on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Mr. Jeff Cohen was appointed Odyssey, Inc. Executive Director in March 2014. Odyssey’s mission is to expand the ambitions of Atlanta students and empower them on a successful journey to college and a fulfilling career. Odyssey, a summer program with a proven track record, works with motivated public school students to help improve their school performance and instill a love for lifelong learning. Targeting Atlanta Public Schools students in rising grades 1 to 12 from disadvantaged communities, Odyssey offers an educational six-week summer camp experience for nearly 400 students, focusing on STEAM and project-based learning. Odyssey encourages students to embark upon a quest for knowledge and a journey toward higher education. his time at Odyssey, Jeff has spearheaded and executed Odyssey’s five-year strategic plan that has resulted adding first and second grades, increasing enrollment by 20% and redesigning the curriculum with a STEAM, project-based learning focus. Prior to joining Odyssey, he served as executive director of C5 Youth Foundation of Georgia. He was responsible for guiding a comprehensive youth development leadership program, spearheading C5’s fundraising efforts, managing staff and board recruitment and engagement. Mr. Cohen has more than 20 years of youth development experience and has served in a variety of leadership capacities. Prior to relocating to Atlanta in 2004 to launch Camp Coca-Cola (now known as C5 Georgia), he was executive director of Mentors Inc., the largest high school mentoring program in the District of Columbia. He also served as director of Jewish Experiences for Teens for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and as senior regional director for B’nai Brith Youth Organization. Cohen earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University. He serves on the advisory council of Atlanta Education Fund College Success Network and as a representative for Otwell Middle School Title One. He is also a member of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and American Institute for Managing Diversity.

Connect with Jeff on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Heath Padgett with Hourly America, Jeff Cohen with Odyssey and Curt Coulombe with Elliott and Associates

December 4, 2014 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Heath Padgett with Hourly America, Jeff Cohen with Odyssey and Curt Coulombe with Elliott and Associates

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Heath Padgett / Hourly America

Heath Padgett and his wife Alyssa are on a mission to travel across America and work one hourly-paying job in each of the 50 states. Traveling in their refurbished RV, the Padgetts look to shine a spotlight on the millions of hourly workers that currently do not get the recognition they deserve for their dedication and hard work. Working alongside hundreds of hourly workers, Heath will learn what it takes to succeed, and sometimes fail, in 50 different work environments.

“Through this journey, I want to be able to create a stronger connection between hourly workers and their customers and help break certain stigmas that exist about the hourly employment industry” – Heath

Jeff Cohen / Odyssey

Odyssey is an educational non-profit organization partnering with the Atlanta Public Schools to serve students in grades 3-12 from economically disadvantaged communities. Odyssey’s academic enrichment program focuses on students with unmet potential, preparing them for high school graduation and supporting them on their path to college.

Curt Coulombe / Elliott and Associates Wealth Advisors Inc.

As a graduate from Syracuse university, Curt leads an exciting life. He’s been in the financial business for over 20 years. His hobbies include: traveling, remodeling his ranch home, and riding his motorcycle.