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
About Sundiata Soon-Jahta
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Experience
Executive Director
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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