This Friday, we'll hear from Stephanie Freeman and Chavonne Reed of the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce. You can join us in person at LeMeridien or via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86202979419.

As President and CEO of the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, Stephanie is dedicated to continuous organizational and community improvements in the face of a rapidly evolving and changing market. She promotes active participation and collaboration through a variety of initiatives to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the City of Dunwoody and the surrounding region. She is graduate of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development's Leadership Academy, completed her Institute of Organization Management Certification in 2018, and she currently represents the Metro-Atlanta region on the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Professionals Board of Directors. Before serving as the President & CEO of the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber in September of 2014, she held the position of President of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce. Her previous roles include working for ABC Radio Atlanta, Friends of the Festival, and State Farm.

Chair of the Dunwoody Chamber, Shavonne describes herself as a "Marketing & Communications expert, on a mission to broker happiness and well-being for a healthier and happier world." She is a speaker, trainer, facilitator and author.  Shavonne has spent the last 20 years building marketing expertise and launching effective strategic marketing plans, campaigns and products for brands in the healthcare space. Her company - OPUA Agency - enables mission-driven organizations to raise health-consciousness through effective marketing and communications awareness initiatives. Shavonne is a proud resident of the city of Dunwoody, GA where she lives with her husband Dante', daughters Lauren & London and puppy son Kody.