Sundiata Soon-Jahta

Director of Strategy, Learning & Impact | Social Impact & Philanthropy | Systems Change & Culture Leadership

Role
Executive Director at Grow Dialogue
Location
Atlanta, GA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Sundiata Soon-Jahta

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Experience

  1. Executive Director

    Grow Dialogue

    Jan 2020 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

    Founded a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to advancing education, community resilience, and food justice initiatives in the U.S. South.• Lead organizational strategy, board development, and annual budgeting—establishing strong governance practices and managing a six-figure operating budget.• Authored and secured competitive grant proposals and cultivated donor relationships that funded youth development, local food resilience, and sustainability programs.• Built partnerships with grassroots leaders, faith-based groups, schools, and local businesses to co-design community-driven solutions for education, food access, and land stewardship.• Oversaw program design and evaluation frameworks to track participation, outcomes, and impact for education, climate-resilience, and equity-focused initiatives.• Implemented participatory decision-making and DEIJ-centered practices to ensure programs reflected the needs and leadership of historically marginalized communities.• Managed staff, volunteers, and cross-functional partners to deliver workshops, community events, and technical-assistance sessions that reached hundreds of residents in Georgia.• Represent the organization in coalitions, funder briefings, and regional convenings to amplify local voices and attract multi-stakeholder support.

Education

  • King's College, School of Education

    B.A. Education Degree

  • Troy University

    Masters Degree

  • Nova Southeastern University

    Doctorate

Skills

  • Supervisory Skills
  • Administration
  • Budgets
  • Community Outreach
  • Organizational Development
  • Teamwork
  • Real Estate
  • Outlook
  • Leadership Development
  • Event Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Training
  • Social Networking
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Public Speaking
  • Social Media
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Teaching
  • Time Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Powerpoint
  • Recruiting
  • Program Management
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Sellers
  • Nonprofits
  • Microsoft Word
  • Team Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales
  • Research
  • Non-Profits

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