clayton county grant advisory council
Why Clayton County?
In 2016, redefinED atlanta made a commitment to children and families in the city of Atlanta. Our mission of ensuring every child in every community receives a great K-12 public education remains our focus. At the same time, factors such as affordable housing and displacement have impacted families in Atlanta and shifted where they live and send their children to school.
We began exploring expansion beyond the Atlanta Public Schools district in 2022 to support families that have relocated to other metro Atlanta districts and to address conditions for students experiencing the deepest inequities in public education. In Clayton County, we identified an increasing percentage of families with children transitioning into the area.
As an organization that funds critical work to drive equity in education, we are committed to listening and partnering with community members to inform our work. Throughout 2023 and 2024, we’re engaging with families and community members in Clayton County to learn more about their desires for children’s K-12 public education.
10 facts about Clayton County Public Schools
Our Work in Clayton County
In 2024, we launched a Clayton County grant advisory council. Council members will partner with redefinED atlanta to lead a community grantmaking opportunity by sharing valuable input regarding community assets and informing our grants selection process.
Meet Our 2024 Grant Advisory Council Members
![Crystal Perry-District 1 Crystal Perry-District 1](https://redefinedatlanta.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Crystal-Perry-District-1-qjbp35gc5e49a86dfvcgy722ye5tbyezvnp719wowa.png)
Nonprofit leader & Community Advocate
![Rochelle Dennis – District 3 Rochelle Dennis - District 3](https://redefinedatlanta.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Rochelle-Dennis-District-3-qj6p9fg6mk2w8jmbfkgy9tf9jmbc5i6r5ph6jok6q2.png)
President-Elect, Women of Clayton County
![Kenya Hartry – District 4 Kenya Hartry - District 4](https://redefinedatlanta.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Kenya-Hartry-District-4-qj6p4t2r0vr55kbzf2jziheoef3db2u9iu08lpevbe.png)
Parent & Community Advocate
![Shavawn Simmons District 5 Shavawn Simmons headshot](https://redefinedatlanta.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Shavawn-Simmons-District-5-qj6pdzxxukc2oazdr1knw5wxi1skkjbs4bn5j3sah6.png)
Nonprofit Leader and Founder
![Kaysie Lazzaro – District 6 Kaysie Lazzaro - District 6](https://redefinedatlanta.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Kaysie-Lazzaro-District-6-qjbp5h3z1narzisuvdi9m3y3tophd0n3v5reqwgnii.png)
Executive Director of Make-It Village
![Brenda Gutierrez – District 7 Brenda Gutierrez headshot](https://redefinedatlanta.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Brenda-Gutierrez-District-7-qj6p35ux2bi2u4q00uyhnecmz578u5b6aownd9uo7e.png)
Community Organizer
![Sandy Allen-White – District 8 Sandy Allen-White - District 8](https://redefinedatlanta.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Sandy-Allen-White-District-8-qj6pc1g1lznkhjts6p3n75pcy5g1j8jwumpqjcotfu.png)
Education & Community Activist
![Akilah Williams-District 9 Akilah Williams-District 9](https://redefinedatlanta.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Akilah-Williams-District-9-qjbp6ipin0q8vxa8rtrcdugjl3k5wwsdcbutxywwlm.png)
K-5 S.T.E.A.M. Teacher Leader