Milton Little

Milton J. Little, Jr. became the first African American president of United Way of Greater Atlanta in July 2007. He previously served as president of United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley.

Little has a strong legacy of fundraising and collaboration, bringing together partners from various sectors to address challenges facing individuals and families. Throughout his career, he has helped raise over a billion dollars for local community needs. He has been instrumental in shaping the United Way's role in responding to economic and natural disasters.

Under his leadership, United Way of Greater Atlanta launched the Child Well-Being Movement, which aims to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities. The movement includes the nation's only Child Well-Being Index, which measures child well-being down to the census tract level.

Before joining United Way, Little served as COO and interim president and CEO of the National Urban League. Little graduated magna cum laude from Morehouse College with a B.A. in sociology and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He earned an M.A. degree in urban sociology and social policy from Columbia University.

Little is a native New Yorker and is married to Shana Davis Little. He has one daughter and two sons, and three grandchildren.

Cade Joiner

One year after earning a BBA in Marketing from the University of Georgia in 2001,Cade Joiner founded Shred-X Secure Document Destruction. Shred-X is one of the largest independent shredding companies in the Southeast and was named as one of the 100 fastest growing businesses in Georgia.

Joiner is the former Chairman of the National Federation of Independent Business of Georgia, an organization with 7,000 member businesses across the state. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the USG Foundation. He is also a board member of the UGA Entrepreneurship Program, the UGA Athletic Association, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. As a serial entrepreneur, he also advises the boards of multiple healthcare and tech start-ups across the United States. In 2015, the University of Georgia named him as one of its forty most distinguished graduates under the age of forty.

In 2018, Joiner Co-Chaired the Finance Committee for Gov. Brian Kemp and was also on the Executive Committee of the Kemp Inaugural. In early 2019, he was named the Chairman of the Georgians First Commission. The commission focused its efforts on making Georgia the number one state for small business. He regularly appears in the media discussing small business issues and has been featured on Fox News, CNN, and in the Wall Street Journal.

Juan Angarita

Juan Angarita is an English major with a concentration in writing, an officer in two student organizations, and a Peer Academic Mentor in the English Department. Reading and writing have always been an important part of his life, and he considers it a privilege to make them a priority during his time at Clayton State University. Using what he’s learned to support his peers has been an especially rewarding experience. After graduation, John plans to pursue an MFA, publish his writing, and eventually teach at the university level. Outside of academics, he enjoys listening to music, spending time outdoors, and sharing good food with family and friends. 

Neonta Hayes

Neonta S. Hayes is a driven and accomplished individual with a strong background in supply chain management, procurement, and operational efficiency. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management from Clayton State University and is currently pursuing a double Master's degree in International Business and Data Analytics, also at Clayton State. Neonta is a proud mother of 21-year-old identical twins and a veteran of the 9/11 events, experiences that have undoubtedly shaped her resilience and perspective. Her commitment to service and community is further demonstrated by her membership in the distinguished Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Throughout her career, Neonta has demonstrated a knack for optimizing logistics, managing accounts, and ensuring operational excellence. Her experience spans roles such as Yard Driver and Area Manager Intern at Sam's Club Fulfillment Center, Account Manager/Lead Dispatcher at RCNH Trucking & Logistics, and Long Haul Truck Driver at PepsiCo. She also has experience as a School Bus Driver for Cobb County School District and a City Carrier Assistant for the United States Postal Service. Neonta's academic achievements are equally impressive, including induction into the Golden Key International Honor Society, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), and the National Technical Honor Society. She has consistently made the President's List at Clayton State University and was recognized as the Undergraduate Entrepreneur of the Year in 2025 and a recipient of the 2025 Fortitude Scholarship from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Ebony Swinton

Ebony Swinton is a proud first-generation college graduate, wife of 11 years, and mother of four children. She works in criminal and ethical investigations for one of the world’s largest logistics companies and owns a travel agency that fuels her passion for travel, cruising, and event planning. Ebony takes pride in her integrity, strong work ethic, and drive to challenge herself. Since beginning her journey at Clayton State University in 2022 as a non-traditional student, she has excelled academically with a 3.8 GPA, earning a place on CSU President’s List for the last three semesters. Ebony also joined the Honors Program, where she served as part of the programs chair. Encouraging her children to be better than her I took them to CSU hosted events and found a sense of community at CSU that became family. She is honored to continue her education in graduate school at CSU, carrying forward a legacy of Laker pride.