Jay Ferro

Inspiredu is a nonprofit organization that supports the success of Greater Atlanta Area youth by providing access to needed technology and skills directly to students and their families, schools, and communities.

Catholic Charities Atlanta provides supportive services that enable families to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. We value the dignity and uniqueness of each person, compassionate service, advocating for social justice, and a partnership with the community, including the Archdiocese and its parishes.

The Atlanta Chief Information Officer Advisory Board works with the City of Atlanta Information Management team to advance the technology strategy of the city. The advisory team will analyze challenges facing cities in a wide range of content areas to explore how our communities can be more digitally connected and improve the quality of life for residents.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a hands-on major which equips students with real-world skills that are in demand in the job market. Our program prepares students to lead IT-enabled change in organizations.

For decades, the MIS Department at Terry has been recognized for its top-quality undergraduate and graduate education, award winning faculty, and high-caliber academic research.

Volunteer since 2003. Member: UGA Terry Alumni Board, UGA Terry MIS Board, UGA Terry EMBA Board

The University of Georgia's Terry College of Business delivers top-quality instruction while providing its world-class faculty a climate for both basic and applied research and a service program designed to meet the needs of the business community of Georgia and beyond. Consistently ranked among the top business schools in the country, the Terry College is home to several nationally ranked… Show more

Volunteer since 2003. Member: UGA Terry Alumni Board, UGA Terry MIS Board, UGA Terry EMBA Board

The University of Georgia's Terry College of Business delivers top-quality instruction while providing its world-class faculty a climate for both basic and applied research and a service program designed to meet the needs of the business community of Georgia and beyond. Consistently ranked among the top business schools in the country, the Terry College is home to several nationally ranked programs. Show less

Women of the Year in Technology Awards Co-Chair 2012
Women of the Year in Technology Awards Co-Chair 2013

Founded in 1992, Women In Technology (WIT) serves as a passionate advocate for women and girls at every stage of their STEAM careers – from the classroom to the boardroom. WIT utilizes its programs, connections, volunteer opportunities and events to enable the development of the WIT community through recognition, thought leadership and foundation efforts. WIT is driven to help… Show more

Women of the Year in Technology Awards Co-Chair 2012
Women of the Year in Technology Awards Co-Chair 2013

Founded in 1992, Women In Technology (WIT) serves as a passionate advocate for women and girls at every stage of their STEAM careers – from the classroom to the boardroom. WIT utilizes its programs, connections, volunteer opportunities and events to enable the development of the WIT community through recognition, thought leadership and foundation efforts. WIT is driven to help women and girls write their own stories of success throughout the full lifecycle of their careers and continued evolution as STEAM leaders in Georgia. Show less

Chair, 2013-2017
Elected to Board, 2011.

TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with one mission – to help nonprofits use technology to do more and serve more people. TechBridge has provided IT consulting, hosting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector, by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. The Digital… Show more

Chair, 2013-2017
Elected to Board, 2011.

TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with one mission – to help nonprofits use technology to do more and serve more people. TechBridge has provided IT consulting, hosting and outsourcing services to hundreds of nonprofits, helping them harness the productivity gains long since enjoyed by the corporate sector, by connecting the needs of nonprofits with the skills and financial resources of the technology community. The Digital Ball, TechBridge’s signature fundraising gala, brings together Atlanta’s technology community to celebrate the impact technology can have in strengthening our community. For more information about TechBridge, please visit www.techbridge.org Show less

Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has regional and local offices throughout the country that support 11 geographical Divisions and ensure we have a presence in… Show more

Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has regional and local offices throughout the country that support 11 geographical Divisions and ensure we have a presence in every community. Show less

The mission of SafeHouse Outreach is to affect real change in the lives of those in the margins of society, by providing a hand-up, not just a hand-out.

We do two things: We Serve and Teach Others To Serve

Speaker and volunteer since 2008

A world-class membership organization and an engine for economic development for Georgia. We build, connect, and enable people, companies, and the community. Our association supports the personal and professional development of technology stakeholders and a rich environment for corporate growth.

United Way of Greater Atlanta engages all segments of our community to drive sustainable change in education, income, health and homelessness while continuing to address urgent and basic human care.

2012-13 IT United Co-Chair

Our mission at Kate’s Club is to empower children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. Our vision is a world in which it is OK to grieve. We believe in: Fun, Community, Safety, and Long-Term Support.

Atlanta Regional Commission developed a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the 10 county Metro Atlanta region. This strategy includes a vision of building on innovative attributes of the region to benefit the development of our entrepreneurial assets. Working with the chair and members of the Innovative Subcommittee, my efforts are to engage talent from the across the community to implement actions which will attract and nurture new startup enterprises, establish Metro Atlanta as a… Show more

Atlanta Regional Commission developed a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the 10 county Metro Atlanta region. This strategy includes a vision of building on innovative attributes of the region to benefit the development of our entrepreneurial assets. Working with the chair and members of the Innovative Subcommittee, my efforts are to engage talent from the across the community to implement actions which will attract and nurture new startup enterprises, establish Metro Atlanta as a top 5 market for academic research, innovation and commercialization in the US, and to improve capital access and incentives for innovation at regional and state level. Show less