Event Sponsors
Program
Founder's Message
"I am honored to welcome you to the first Benefit Gala of the Georgia First Generation Foundation! We have come together tonight to celebrate the FirstGen community, our service, and a noteworthy milestone. On this, the initiation of the State of Georgia's inaugural Under 40 Class recognition ceremony, we take a moment to recognize the pioneers who have helped shape the FirstGen movement, reflect on the accomplishments made possible by the collective effort of those supporting the cause, and salute them with a deep sense of admiration and respect.
Hosting a first-of-its-kind recognition celebration and getting the chance to recognize our community for its efforts has been something that I, along with so many of our team members, have wanted to do since the start of Georgia FirstGen. We are now thrilled to have an annual event exclusively for our community, a chance to connect the community with the students we serve and honor the trailblazers who have helped in our mission of making the first generation the next generation.
Georgia FirstGen would not be what it is without the help from the sponsors, benefactors, and supporters like you who dedicate their time and energy to benefit first-generation students in Gwinnett County. We express our sincere thanks and deepest gratitude for helping us with this noble cause."
Charbel Aoun
Founder & Executive Director
Georgia First Generation Foundation
Registration & Reception
Welcome Remarks
Charbel Aoun
Founder & Executive Director | Georgia FirstGen
Master of Ceremonies
Erick Solorzano
Director of Advocacy | Georgia FirstGen
Awards Presentation
President's Volunteer Service Awards
Under 40 Awards
Dr. Bobby Gueh Leadership Award
Acknowledgments
The First Annual Benefit Gala has been produced with the efforts and support of our friends, and our special thanks go to the many volunteers who provided assistance to create an exceptional evening and experience.
Sponsors
FirstGen Supporters: ATL Fun Booth | Eternity Productions | Upsway Marketing
Georgia FirstGen Board of Directors
Charbel Aoun | Michael Feng | Leri Argueta | Valerie Cadet | Diana Feng | Bobby Gueh | Durrell Parker | Sami Tabbaa | Ana Villegas
Georgia FirstGen Executive Board
Charbel Aoun | Mierra Robinson | Erick Solorzano | Bryan Rivas | Liana Shahepy | Nick Fernandez
Georgia FirstGen Team Members
Andres Arenas | Brian Quintana | Grey Bethune | Olivia Kim | Rajveer Singh | Sonal Jape
