Nationally respected strategic growth expert and youth advocate elected as Board Chair
of Atlanta’s premier youth service-learning nonprofit
Atlanta, GA: Pebble Tossers Inc., Metro Atlanta’s leading youth service-learning nonprofit
organization, is pleased to name Alieizoria “DrA” Redd, PhD, LCSW, Founder and CEO of The
Institute for Restoration, Well-Being & Leadership, as Board Chair of Pebble Tossers’ Board
of Directors. Effective April 17th, 2026, her appointment marks a defining milestone for the
organization as it scales its mission to empower youth to lead through service.
“I’m honored to serve as Board Chair of Pebble Tossers at such a meaningful time in the
organization’s growth, advancing a vision that engages young people in purpose-driven service
while strengthening communities in sustainable ways,” says DrA, “I look forward to supporting
intentional, equity-centered impact—because aligned purpose creates lasting change.”
DrA’s history as a Board Officer and Co-Chair for agencies including the Atlanta LGBTQ+
Community Center Feasibility Study for the Atlanta–Fulton County Recreation Authority, Atlanta
Mayor Andre Dickens’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board and Youth Committee, and ANIZ, Inc., brings a
seasoned perspective on governance and strategic planning to Pebble Tossers. Her transition
from policy-led advocacy to community-based action will be instrumental in furthering the
organization’s commitment to centering youth voice and creating new pathways for young
leaders to shape the programs and policies that impact their lives and communities.
Complementing her civic leadership is a formidable track record in executive management. As
the former CEO of Covenant House Georgia, DrA spearheaded transformational growth,
increasing the agency’s operating budget to $8.2 million and securing $10 million in
philanthropic capital. This dual expertise in policy and development makes her uniquely
positioned to support Pebble Tossers in addressing the evolving needs of Metro Atlanta’s youth
and broaden youth access to community service opportunities and developmental
programming.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Alieizoria Redd as Pebble Tossers’ new Board Chair, “ says
Jonathan Gosse, Executive Director of Pebble Tossers, “Her three decades leading organizations
that serve Atlanta’s most vulnerable young people—most recently as CEO of Covenant House
Georgia—bring exactly the perspective we need for the next phase in our development as we
expand access to service across more of Atlanta’s communities.”
2026 Board of Directors, Pebble Tossers
The Pebble Tossers Board of Directors is an elected group of volunteers with governance and
fiduciary responsibilities for overseeing Pebble Tossers’ strategic goals and long-term
sustainability. DrA joins a distinguished body of professionals dedicated to the nonprofit’s
growth, including:
● Alieizoria Redd, PhD, LCSW, Board Chair — The Institute for Restoration, Well-Being &
Leadership
● Jennifer Guynn, Founder — Guynn Partners
● Kelly Weber, Executive Committee — OneDigital
● Brandy Brock, Executive Committee — Google Cloud
● Samara Kaufman, Executive Committee — Cinagro Wine Experience
● Spencer Rees, Board Treasurer — Bennett Thrasher CPA
● Jonathan Leon — The Moriah Group
● Stephanie L. Block, MPA — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
● Roshni Chengappa — Escalate
About Pebble Tossers
Pebble Tossers is Metro Atlanta’s leading youth service-learning nonprofit organization focused
on providing families with a comprehensive path to youth development through service to
others, from preschool to graduation. Customized programming empowers youth to lead by
providing them with age-appropriate service opportunities infused with a unique
service-learning curriculum focusing on social-emotional learning, positive youth development,
social justice, and positive psychology. With Pebble Tossers, volunteers sign up, show up, and
serve to create a ripple of giving in their community. For more information, visit
www.pebbletossers.org.
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