Join Hugi Hernandez, Founder of Egreenews, and Fernanda Cámara, Cultural Affairs Attaché at the Consulate of Mexico in Atlanta, for a conversation on gender equality and the global sustainability leadership of Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum the Atlanta Earth Day and Women’s Celebration at the Capitol.
This is an opportunity to learn about Heat Action Plans being used in other Cities around the World
As part of Atlanta Earth Day and Women’s Celebration at the Capitol, Georgia Senator Randal Mangham, is supporting Heat Risks literacy in the South and will be presenting a new State Resolution designed to empower women and vulnerable communities in Georgia.
This brand-new resolution can help people in your community gain risk literacy and reduce heat-related mortality among pregnant women and girls in vulnerable communities across the state. This official resolution and community conversation will include your leaders and elected officials from Stone Mountain and the City of Lilburn.
We will have live sessions and online sessions throughout the day, and you are welcome to volunteer and help improve the event so it fits your learning style.
And here’s what our program looks like so far:8:00 AM Media check‑in & gathering at front entrance
9:00 AM – 9:40 AM Historic Tour with UGA historians
10:10 AM – 11:00 AM Coffee & Meet & Greet (Room 310, CLOB)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Legislative Session viewing
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Networking & Photos with elected officials at the Georgia State Capitol Rotunda
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Welcome, Keynotes & Recognition (South Wing & Room 230)
Confirmed Speakers & Special Guests
Dr. Jasmine Clark, Emory University, Georgia State Representative & US Congress Candidate
Professor Angelia Pressley, Environmental Advocate & Public Service Commissioner Candidate
Fernanda Cámara, Cultural Affairs, Consulate of Mexico in Atlanta
Senator Sheikh Rahman, Georgia State Senate, District 5
Senator Randal Mangham, Georgia State Senate, District 55
Rebecca Knight-Duffy, Global Social Impact Influencer, Former UN & Australia Government Advisor
Kyle Dickson, an Emergency and Disaster Influencer from Zero Hour from Boston.
Elizabeth Zamudio from Innova University in Mexico.
Special Recognitions
Tomeka McLendon, Filmmaker
Alan Avery, Celebrating 45-year Art Legacy in Atlanta.
LOCATION
Georgia State Capitol
206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30334
Special Recognition to Kenneth Poyd, COO and Co-Founder of Data Brain Technologies, LLC.
Special Thanks
Our sincere thanks to all our friends and partners:
The National Black Latino Council, Universidad Innova, Vanessa Ibarra (Founder of The Shared World), Zero Hour, Kyle Dickson, Georgia Senator Randal Mangham, MAKLAS, Ozell L. Banks II (Owner, Super Star Products LLC), Melissa Gwinn, Coca-Cola and the LEAP 2.0 Harvard Program, The Pub @ EAV, Rebecca Knight–Duffy (Founder, Precision Firefly), Leonardo Rodriguez, the Citizens of Lilburn, Georgia, and NOOX, Cinema Caracol, Ugo Communications, Sergio Vallejos, Kankabal, Elizabeth Zamudio, Marlene Mejia, Dr. Cynthia Harper, and Curtis Ingalls.Special thanks also to Jose Marquez and Lance Robertson, founders of the Georgia Latino Film Festival.
This event is supported by the Office of Senator Sheikh Rahman.
Why this matters for your Business?
You’ll also have the opportunity to visit offices and meet the people behind state government contracts, including representatives from the Governor’s Office and the Georgia Building Authority.
If you believe in our mission you can also join us and support as Sponsor:
Peachtree Sponsor
$5,000.00
One year of banner placement on seven online publications.
Your brand mentioned in 25 educational AI videos distributed across 20 online groups, social media profiles, and 7 online publications. Four mentions during the event as a food sponsor. Your name printed and mailed at 100 thank you letters and 20 Certificates of Appreciation.
Magnolia Sponsor
$1,500.00
Includes print and digital campaign recognition.
Your brand mentioned in 10 educational posts distributed across 20 online groups, social media profiles, and 7 online publications.
Opportunity to display a banner and promotional materials at the event.
Two mentions during the event as a food sponsor.
Event Partners
Partners may also support the event through in-kind donations including food, drinks, digital billboards, street signs, printed materials, social media posts, web banners, PR services, press release distribution, or media coverage in exchange for visibility at the event and across our platforms.
Cash donations or vemo payment options.
Directions to Georgia State Capitol and Parking Information
206 Washington Street. Atlanta, GA 30334.
From the South
Cars: Take 1-75/85 North to Exit 245 (Capitol Avenue). At the bottom of
the exit ramp, continue straight through the stop sign. At the first traffic
light, turn left onto Hank Aaron Drive. The Capitol will be approximately
one mile down on the left.
From the North
Cars: Take 1-75/85 South to Exit 248A (Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive).
Bear right onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The Capitol will be on the
left.
From the East
Cars: Take 1-20 West to Exit 58A (Capitol Avenue). Turn right on Capitol
Avenue. The Capitol will be approximately one mile down on the left.
From the West
Cars: Take 1-20 East to Exit 56B (Windsor St./Spring St./Stadium). At
the third light, -turn left onto Central Avenue. Go to Mitchell Street and
turn right. The Capitol will be two blocks down on the left.
Car parking:
- The following parking facilities are open to the general public.
- Capitol Lot Daily
218 Capitol Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Located on Capitol Avenue near the State Capitol. - Memorial Lot
80 Memorial Dr., S.W., Atlanta, GA
Located at the corner of Memorial Drive and Capitol Avenue.
No height restriction. - Pete Hackney
162 Jesse Hill Jr., Drive, Atlanta, GA
Operated by the Georgia Building Authority.
Located at the corner of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive and Decatur Street.
In lane pay stations accept credit cards only 6 AM-7 PM.
Maximum height: 8′ 2″. - Steve Polk Parking Lot
65 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA
Located near Underground Atlanta & Georgia Railroad Freight Depot.
No height restriction.
Tour Overview: Tours last 30-45 minutes, and consist of information
about the Capitol, historical figures, the state of Georgia and the General
Assembly.
Secretary of the Senate
(404) 656-5040
http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2007_08/senate/aboutsos.htm
House of Representatives Clerk’s Office
(404) 656-5015
http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2007_08/house/clerk.htm
Office of the Secretary of State, Capitol Tours
404-463-4536
