Known for wearing many hats, Britton Edwards has dedicated her career to projects that create lasting positive
impact. As COO of Atlanta Way 2.0, she manages the organization’s operations, connecting Activators with causes
and coordinating large community gatherings. Britton is a native of Atlanta and a graduate of Agnes Scott’s Master
of Arts in Social Innovation program, with a focus on nonprofit leadership. Before her leap into nonprofit work, she
built a career in PR and marketing with Fortune 500 clients.
When she is not working, Britton enjoys painting, exploring the Beltline, live music, and recreational sports. She
was a member of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation Inspire Atlanta Class of 2019, named one of the 100 DeKalb
Leaders for Peace and Community in 2025, and received a Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment
award. She lives in Atlanta with her two children and their black cats, Joan and Jett.

Carol Brumer holds a BA and an MSW from Indiana University and spent a year of undergraduate study in
Jerusalem. Her professional experience spans fundraising and leadership development for organizations addressing
homelessness, hunger, and legal aid, as well as several university schools of social work and two seminaries in
Chicago. Earlier in her career, she staffed a middle school program on Judaism and Urban Poverty and brings direct
service experience in foster care.
She later served as Volunteer Manager for the Georgia Radio Reading Service and Administrative Director for the
Cancer Support Community of Atlanta. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Carol lived most of her life in the
Midwest before coming to Atlanta in 2022 to be with her partner, Richard. In her free time, she loves reading,
traveling, volunteering, and walking through cultivated gardens. Carol is honored to serve as a board member of
Compassionate Atlanta.

Kat Hedrick is a healthcare finance leader at Emory Healthcare, where she has built more than 30 years of
experience across both nonprofit and commercial health systems. An Emory graduate, she holds a BBA in
Accounting and an MBA, credentials that have supported her long career in healthcare finance.
Beyond her professional work, Kat has stayed closely engaged with the Atlanta community. Her service has
included six years on the Emory Alumni Board, along with continued service on the Wylde Center Board and its
Finance Committee. She also maintains a longtime practice of study and volunteer service at Drepung Loseling
Monastery, a commitment she carries into her work on behalf of others.
Kat believes compassion can reduce division, strengthen human connection, and inspire meaningful action, a belief
she brings to every board and community role she takes on.

After serving American Baptist Churches in Kansas, OH, and—for 30 years—as Senior Minister of the Lake Street Church in Evanston, IL, Bob retired in November of 2010. Moving to Atlanta in 2011, he engaged the Atlanta interfaith community and helped to organize the Compassionate Atlanta Leadership Team in 2013. He is Minister Emeritus of the Lake Street Church and Chair Emeritus of the Parliament of the World’s Religions.

Sonia Tyler is a storyteller, community connector, environmental advocate, and believer in people. A third culture
kid and Congolese American, she was born in Paris, raised in Saudi Arabia, and built her life in the United States, an
upbringing that shaped her love of culture and connection.
Sonia serves in the Executive Office of DeKalb County Government, bringing people together through civic
engagement and community centered events. She is passionate about young people, literacy, the environment, and
building compassionate communities. She is the proud mom of two children and three bonus babies, founder of the
Red Carpet Library, and producer of The ScottLite Show.
Sonia joins the Compassionate Atlanta Board believing compassion is how we care for ourselves, each other, and
the planet we share. She brings ideas, a determined attitude, a warm laugh, and a simple philosophy: people matter,
and everyone deserves more joy and grace along the way.

The Reverend Samuel Lee White III serves as the Senior Pastor of Greater Liberty Hill Baptist Church in East Atlanta. Pastor Sam is a theologian, community activist, and spiritual adviser from Bay Minette, a small town in Alabama.  He attended the University of Alabama and attained a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Information Science. In 2006-2007, he served as national president of the College Student Union Retreat and presided over the annual summit, which drew over 300 college students. Sam is a two time graduate of Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, where he earned a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology. Sam has also received a certificate in Human Rights from Emory University and a Certificate of Diversity and Inclusion from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Sam is also the Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion manager for Best Friends Animal Society. Sam has traveled the world and studied abroad in Inagua, Bahamas, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Seoul, South Korea, the Middle East (Israel and Palestine), and in the summer of 2016, Sam Traveled to South Africa to participate in an international leadership training program. In South Africa, Sam met his wife, Jamie. They have been married for 7 years and reside in Atlanta, GA.

Zakiya O. Mabery is an author, professional speaker, facilitator, and management consultant with more than 20
years of experience helping organizations, government agencies, and communities navigate leadership,
organizational culture, and governance. She is the Founder and CEO of The Oni Project Consulting, where she
strengthens strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness for clients that include the Pentagon, federal agencies,
the U.S. military, and Fortune 500 companies.
Mabery is also the Founder of the Center for Community Awareness and Public Engagement, an Augusta based
civic organization that helps residents understand and participate in the decisions shaping their communities. Her
recent work centers on good governance, transparency, and strengthening the relationship between institutions and
the people they serve. A sought-after speaker, she addresses inclusive leadership, psychological safety, and civic
engagement, and is an engaged member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated