Meet our Guest Panelist – MENtors Mixer August 20th, 2025

Archie “A.J.” Wilson, Jr. Associate King & Spalding LLP “I am deeply passionate about mentoring relationships. Without strong mentors, my life looks completely different today.” Archie Wilson, Jr. is an Associate in the Atlanta office of King & Spalding LLP and member of the Corporate, Finance, and Investments practice group. Archie’s practice focuses on the…

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Meet our Guest Panelist – MENtors Mixer August 20th, 2025

Steven N. Cayton Attorney/ Guardian ad Litem Cayton Legal LLC “Volunteering has many benefits. From the learning experience to the emotional rewards of helping those in need… it really is food for the soul.” Steven N. Cayton is an attorney, mediator, and Guardian ad Litem in Metro Atlanta. Owner and Principal of Cayton Legal LLC,…

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Meet our Guest Panelist – MENtors Mixer August 20th, 2025

Eric M. Charity Partner Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP “Mentors are vital resources and sounding boards for mentees who need help finding their way in life.” Eric M. Charity is a Partner at Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP and is a member of the firm’s Corporate Finance team. Eric has been recognized as one of…

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Welcomes New Board Members

ATLANTA, GA – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta proudly welcomes three accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors. Carly Garrett, Charlton Barker, and Alton “AJ” Brooks Jr. join the board as the organization expands its efforts to support young people through mentorship. Carly Garrett is a Technology Assurance Managing Director in KPMG’s Audit…

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Celebrating the Launch of EmpowHER: A New Women’s Giving Circle

On June 4, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta officially launched our new women’s giving circle with an inspiring evening at Thompson Buckhead. The evening featured a vibrant mix of networking and empowering conversations. EmpowHER brought together 45 dynamic women committed to lifting each other up. Among the guests in attendance were Alexandra Ginsberg…

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Big Sister & Little Sister of the Year 2025: RaKya & Aaliyah

Confidence in Progress: RaKya & Aaliyah’s Story At 13, Little Sister Aaliyah is already standing out. She’s a gifted STEM scholar, a proud member of the Atlanta Children’s Choir, and a book lover with dreams of studying English. She’s curious, determined, and quietly confident — traits that have only grown stronger with the steady support…

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The Big Spotlight: Matthew Ellsworth of Atlanta, Georgia

Meet Matthew Ellsworth—a former City of Atlanta police officer turned actor and tutor—who is making a big impact as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. In this edition of The Big Spotlight, Matthew shares his journey, what inspired him to become a mentor, and the joy he’s found in helping…

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