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NextGen Connects 2022 Chairs, Rachel Newcomer and Tukker Penrod

June 2, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NextGen Connects 2022 Chairs, Rachel Newcomer and Tukker Penrod

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NextGen Connects 2022 Chairs, Rachel Newcomer and Tukker Penrod (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 75)

Rachel Newcomer, Director of Development at Summit Counseling Center, and Tukker Penrod, Outreach Coordinator at Saprea, are the 2022 NextGen Connects Chairs. Rachel and Tukker joined host Tori Kerlin to discuss the work of NextGen Connects, why chamber leadership and involvement in the community offers both professional and personal benefits, the desire of young professionals for a better work-life balance, and much more.

The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Rachel Newcomer, Director of Development, Summit Counseling Center

Rachel Newcomer is Director of Development for Summit Counseling Center. Rachel is a native Atlantan and recently moved to Alpharetta from Buckhead. She previously spent ten years in community development for cancer organizations.

The Summit Counseling Center provides professional counseling, consultation and education services utilizing an integrated approach to care for the whole person – Body, Mind, Spirit, and Relationships.

Since 1990, Summit Counseling has been a trusted community partner; bringing hope, healing and restoration to children, teens, adults, couples and families.

Company website | Summit LinkedIn | Rachel Newcomer LinkedIn

Tukker Penrod, Outreach Director, Saprea

Tukker Penrod is Outreach Director at Saprea. A longtime friend of and advocate for Saprea, Tukker Penrod joined the staff when Saprea expanded to Georgia for its East Coast presence.

Tukker began his career in construction project management. When he began looking for a place to serve, he connected with Saprea just after the organization was founded.

At Saprea, they aspire for a world that is free of child sexual abuse. In this pursuit, they apply clinically proven, research-based best practices in providing healing and prevention resources.

One in five children in the United States is sexually abused before the age of 18. The impacts of this trauma last long after the abuse has stopped. Saprea is leading the charge against child sexual abuse using proven, practical methods for confronting and overcoming child sexual abuse. All of their services and resources are free thanks to the generosity of their donors.

Company website | Facebook| Tukker Penrod LinkedIn

About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

**Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC**

The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision-makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events such as this North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Lunch, follow this link.

For the complete show archive of GNFCC 400 Insider, go to GNFCC400Insider.com. The GNFCC 400 Insider is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

2021 NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program

October 27, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

2021 NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program

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2021 NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 68)

The 2021 NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program initiated by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is the focus of this episode, featuring two pairs of mentors and mentees, Lisa Tilt and Tori Kerlin, as well as Geoff Smith and Tukker Penrod. Over the year as mentors and mentees have met, the program has produced amazing results and collaboration not just for the mentees, but the mentors as well. The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Geoff Smith, Branch Manager, Assurance Financial

Geoff Smith is the branch manager for the new Roswell branch of Assurance Financial working with Real Estate agents and homebuyers to help them get happily to their closing table. Geoff is an authority on the latest economic development trends shaping the Atlanta Metro area. His interviews reveal an inside perspective at how things get done in the ATL.

Geoff is an active member of his community serving on the Board of Directors of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, as well as holding the position of chairman for the Chamber’s Education Committee. He is also Secretary of the Roswell Youth Baseball Association and coaches his sons in football, baseball and basketball. Geoff enjoys golf, camping and traveling with his wife and two sons. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia.

Company website | LinkedIn

Tukker Penrod, Outreach Fundraising Coordinator in Georgia, The Younique Foundation

A longtime friend of and advocate for The Younique Foundation, Tukker Penrod joined the staff when The Younique Foundation expanded to Georgia for its East Coast presence. Tukker is a mentee in the first of the NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program.

Company website | LinkedIn

Lisa Tilt, Founder and CEO, Full Tilt Consulting

Lisa Tilt is the Founder and CEO of Full Tilt Consulting.

Full Tilt Consulting was born from the idea that a marketing firm can be both big picture and roll-up-the-sleeves tactical, strategic but approachable, and level-field collaborative to the degree that the best idea always wins, no matter where it originates. Its team of senior-level marketing, communications, and digital experts is always in pursuit of accomplishing great work that achieves outstanding results while enjoying each other’s company. This formula has propelled Full Tilt and its clients forward since 2006.

Full Tilt provides counsel and custom marketing programs to a robust roster of clients in a variety of fields. Through constructive partnerships, they determine where clients are in their business life cycle, identify their goals, and create plans to capitalize on opportunities and solve challenges through communications.

Company website | LinkedIn

Tori Kerlin, Communications Coordinator, GNFCC

Tori Kerlin is the Communications Coordinator of GNFCC and is a mentee in the first of the NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program.

She has a bachelor’s in Public Relations from Georgia Southern University.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

The GNFCC 400 Insider: Millennials in the Workplace, An Interview with Hilary Lew, City of Alpharetta, and Sophia Niemeyer, Smile Doctors Braces

June 19, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

The GNFCC 400 Insider: Millennials in the Workplace, An Interview with Hilary Lew, City of Alpharetta, and Sophia Niemeyer, Smile Doctors Braces

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**Hilary Lew, Tori Kerlin, and Sophia Niemeyer**

Episode 25, Millennials in the Workplace

There’s been a lot of conversation about the defining characteristics of millennials, particularly about their impact on the workplace. So why don’t we hear from millennials themselves and get their perspectives? That’s exactly what this edition of the “GNFCC 400 Insider” features, as GNFCC Communications Coordinator Tori Kerlin interviews Hilary Lew, City of Alpharetta, and Sophia Niemeyer, Smile Doctors Braces.

Hilary Lew, Special Events Coordinator, City of Alpharetta

Hilary Lew is a millennial living in Georgia, originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. A graduate of Georgia Tech, she currently works with the City of Alpharetta’s special events division to produce annual food, music, and art festivals for one of the fastest growing cities in the state. She lends her experience in event planning to other nonprofit organizations, serving on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta International Night Market and on Concrete Jungle’s event planning committee. Committed to seeking dynamic social environments, she also works part-time at Ameris Bank Amphitheater, her first job out of high school. You can find Hilary on Instagram @hillabalew.

Sophia Niemeyer, Local Marketing Liaison, Smile Doctors Braces

Sophia Niemeyer is a 2012 graduate of Milton High School in Milton, GA and a graduate of St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Communication Studies and a minor in History. After graduating college, Sophia returned to North Fulton to begin her career having gained experience in both nonprofit and the private sector. Currently, Sophia is a Local Marketing Liaison for Smile Doctors Braces and helps with local marketing efforts in twelve states, including three clinics in North Fulton. Sophia is a regular at Pro Alliance and other chamber events and firmly believes in the power of community involvement. Outside of the office, Sophia is a 200 Hour certified yoga teacher and practices at Lift Yoga in Alpharetta, GA.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” (formerly “North Atlanta’s Bizlink”) is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC). The host for this episode is Tori Kerlin, Communications Coordinator for GNFCC.

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.