ATLANTA - s4story -- ATLANTA, Ga. – GeorgiaForward welcomes Christy Hulsey as its new Manager of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Hulsey will cultivate relationships and develop partnerships that advance GeorgiaForward's mission of strengthening communities through childhood literacy, youth civic engagement and leadership development.

Hulsey brings more than 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, community engagement, leadership development and strategic relationship-building. She helped grow her family's longtime flower shop into an internationally recognized brand through partnerships with organizations including the White House, Pottery Barn, Southern Living, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Her accomplishments include recognition as a UGA 40 Under 40 honoree and three UGA Bulldog 100 honors.

Hulsey has also been active in leadership and civic development through organizations including Leadership North Fulton, Leadership Bulloch and the Women of UGA Leadership Council. Her commitment to literacy and community development is personal, shaped by her family's experiences and her belief that access to literacy can create lasting opportunities for children, families and communities.

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"I'm excited to join GeorgiaForward at a time when the need for strong communities and strong leaders is more important than ever," said Hulsey. "So much of my career has been about bringing people together, building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for growth. I'm looking forward to bringing those experiences to GeorgiaForward and helping build the partnerships that will move this important work forward."

"We are thrilled to welcome Christy to our team," said Sadie Krawczyk, Managing Director of GeorgiaForward. "She has already identified new opportunities and leveraged the strong relationships she's built across the state to create valuable connections for our organization."

As Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Hulsey will expand GeorgiaForward's network of supporters and partners, strengthen relationships across Georgia and connect businesses, organizations and community leaders with opportunities to invest in Georgia's communities.

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A South Georgia native and University of Georgia graduate, Hulsey's experience and personal commitment to literacy, leadership and community development align closely with GeorgiaForward's mission to develop the people and communities shaping Georgia's future.

About GeorgiaForward: GeorgiaForward is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to uniting leaders to find collaborative solutions for the state's biggest challenges. Through leadership development, civic engagement and community initiatives, GeorgiaForward works to cultivate a stronger, more vibrant Georgia for all. For more information visit: http://www.georgiaforward.org.