As Vice President, Foundation Partnerships at United Way of Greater Atlanta, Juanita Sheppard strategically serves as the central source for cultivating and engaging foundation and government partners to increase United Way’s ability to tackle complex community issues and drive sustainable positive change. The South African concept of Ubuntu– “I am because you are” guides her journey. She is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, serves on the Board of Directors for AFP Greater Atlanta Chapter, Neighborhood Nexus, and Midtown Atlanta Rotary. Juanita also served as Past President of AFP Greater Atlanta Chapter (2019). Juanita’s love for community grew from her previous work at The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and The Temple, Atlanta’s oldest synagogue. She is a graduate of Leadership DeKalb’s Class of 2022. Juanita earned her B.A. from Beulah Heights University and M.Div. from the Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Ministry at United Theological Seminary. Juanita earned her CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification in June 2020. Juanita enjoys life and travel with her husband, Carl, and her two adult daughters Sasha and Brittany.