John Ahmann
President/CEO at Westside Future Fund
- Role
- President CEO at Westside Future Fund
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Ahmann
John’s career has been driven by the determination to improve the way communities and institutions function in Atlanta. From his early days in Washington, D.C. to his positions with the Olympic Games, State of Georgia, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Decatur School Board, Atlanta Committee for Progress and now the Westside Future Fund, John has focused his energy on solving big problems. Working primarily behind the scenes, he has had a hand in some of the city’s most important public policy initiatives and cross-sector collaborations. John often sees opportunities where others do not, and has a unique ability to connect ideas and leaders. While he’s been called a superb strategist and coalition-builder, he sees himself as one of many links in a chain of leaders dedicated to Atlanta’s continuous advancement.
Experience
President CEO
Jan 2016 — Present
John is transitioning from his role as Executive Director of ACP to Executive Director of Westside Future Fund. In his new role, John is responsible for day-to-day management of the fund and supporting the board of directors in executing its ambition program to drive neighborhood improvements, which includes raising the employment rate and median income of Westside residents.
Education
Emory University
BA, Political Science
1983 — 1987
Yale School of Management
Master of Public/Private Management
1991 — 1993
Skills
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Public Speaking
- Policy
- Grassroots Organizing
- Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Message Development
- International Relations
- Political Consulting
- Politics
- Public Policy
- Crisis Communications
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Analysis
- Program Development
- Speech Writing
- Fundraising
- Non-Profits
- Economic Development
- Political Campaigns
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Legislative Relations
- Newsletters
- Strategic Communications
- Public Affairs
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Program Management
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