Westside Future Fund (WFF) has announced the formation of its inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB), a coalition of emerging leaders dedicated to expanding opportunity — and long-term stability — for legacy residents across Atlanta’s five Historic Westside neighborhoods: English Avenue, Vine City, Atlanta University Center, Ashview Heights, and Just Us.

The board was established to bring new energy and strategic insight to WFF’s community-led redevelopment model, supporting initiatives in fundraising, volunteerism, program awareness, and network expansion, while building a pipeline of future board members and Westside advocates.

“We are honored to take this next step alongside a cohort that reflects the talent, passion, and commitment the historic Westside deserves,” said Jon Ingram, Chief Development Officer at Westside Future Fund. “This advisory board represents a powerful extension of community — neighbors investing in neighbors, networks creating impact, and leadership rooted in purpose.”

The inaugural YPAB members include:

• Trey Stanley (Hands On Atlanta)
• Vanessa Barnes (Oglethorpe Power Corporation)
• Ariannie D. Reyes (Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta)
• Trevor G. (Four Pines Financial)
• Danielle Hall (ANDMORE®)
• Demetrius Odom (SAIC)
• Bangseh Akuchu, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, MBA (Gensler)
• Will Fleming (ServiceTitan)
• Sharnell Bostick (BakerHostetler)
• Kyle Banks (EY)
• Megan Giles (LiveLikeMike Homes)
• Kasey A. (Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation)
• Andrea Magana (Truist)
• Alexis Nwaiwu, MA (Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation)
• Toiriah Slydell (Jumpstart)