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The mission of the NFBPA is rooted in unwavering commitment to strengthen, empower, and prepare professionals in public administration through leadership development, advocacy, and meaningful engagement that advances effective, equitable public service.

10/27/2026

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10/12/2026

🎉 OUR CHAPTER IS GROWING! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming 12 NEW MEMBERS to the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Savannah Metropolitan Chapter! 🖤💛

We are excited to welcome these outstanding individuals into a growing network of professionals committed to leadership, professional development, service, and community impact!

As we continue to build upon our chapter’s legacy, every new member represents another opportunity to strengthen our network, inspire leadership, and make a difference.

To our newest members: WELCOME TO THE NFBPA FAMILY! We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to growing, serving, and leading together.

A STRONGER NETWORK. GREATER OPPORTUNITIES. BOLDER LEADERSHIP.

10/03/2026

Today was a truly special moment for the Savannah Metropolitan Chapter, having all three of our chapter presidents together in one place! 💙💛

✨ The Honorable Mayor Van R. Johnson, II — our Founding Chapter President, whose vision helped establish the foundation.

✨ Petula Gomillion — whose dedicated leadership helped sustain and advance the chapter for more than a decade, keeping the mission alive and moving forward.

✨ Krishon O. Seastrunk — our current Chapter President and member of the NFBPA National Board of Directors, continuing the legacy while helping elevate Savannah’s presence on the national level.

This is what legacy, leadership, and longevity look like.

Different seasons. Different leadership. One chapter. One mission. One legacy.

As we approach 20 years, moments like this remind us that we are standing on a strong foundation while continuing to build for the generations of public administrators who will come after us.

Honoring the past. Leading in the present. Building the future. 💙💛

10/01/2026

⚡ EMERGE EMPOWERMENT SPEAKERS | NFBPA EMERGE 2026

Learn. Connect. Be Empowered.

Get ready for three fast-paced Empowerment Nuggets designed to give EMERGE 2026 attendees practical insights they can take back to their organizations and communities.

💼 Economic Development
Opportunity: Economic Development as a Tool for Community Growth
🎤 MarRonde Lumpkin-Lotson, Senior Director, Economic Development Department, City of Savannah

🤝 Civic Engagement
Engaging with Purpose: Connecting People, Resources, and Community
🎤 Antoinette Williams, PhD, Assistant Director, Human Services, City of Savannah

💰 Budgeting
Budgeting with Purpose: Aligning Dollars with Community Priorities
🎤 Melissa Carter, MSA, Chief Budget Officer, Office of Management and Budget, City of Savannah

🎙️ Moderator: Kadatra Ortiz, MPA

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 2:55 PM – 3:25 PM
📍 Savannah State University

Three topics. Three powerful perspectives. 30 minutes of empowerment!

Come ready to gain practical tools, make meaningful connections, and leave equipped to serve and empowered to lead.

10/01/2026

🍽️ LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON SPOTLIGHT | NFBPA EMERGE 2026

Public service begins with a call to serve and grows through the courage to lead with purpose.

Join us for one of the signature conversations of NFBPA EMERGE 2026:

Called to Serve, Positioned to Lead: A Conversation with Elected Officials

This Leadership Luncheon will bring together elected leaders from state and local government and public education for a meaningful conversation about public service, leadership, community impact, and the responsibility that comes with serving others.

🎤 Moderator: Camille Syed, WTOC
🎤 Featured Leaders: Senator Derek Mallow, Georgia Senate District 2 | Mayor Jonathan McCollar, City of Statesboro | State Representative Anne Allen Westbrook, Georgia House District 163 | Roger Moss, President, Savannah-Chatham County Board of Public Education.

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 12:10 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Savannah State University

Come hear from leaders who have answered the call to public service and gain insight into what it means to be positioned to lead when leadership matters most.

Equipped to Serve. Empowered to Lead.

10/01/2026

🌟 TWO GENERATIONS. ONE POWERFUL CONVERSATION ABOUT LEADERSHIP. | NFBPA EMERGE 2026

How do we honor the wisdom of those who have led while empowering those who are ready to lead next?

At NFBPA EMERGE 2026, our 3:30 PM featured sessions will explore leadership from two powerful perspectives:

🌟 Legacy of Leadership: Leading with Wisdom, Purpose, and Enduring Impact

Featuring accomplished leaders who will share lessons from their leadership journeys and challenge us to think about the impact we leave behind.

🎤 Moderator: Justina Mann
Panelists: Dr. Angela M. Shuttlesworth | Ilesha Graham | Aneisha Daniel, Ph.D. | Kenneth Williams | Leonardo Brown

🚀 We Got Next: Empowered to Lead the Future

A dynamic conversation with emerging leaders who are making their mark across government, business, entrepreneurship, workforce development, media, and community engagement.

🎤 Moderator: MiQuan A. Green
Panelists: Azsha Hankerson | Kewaan Drayton | Maria Whitfield | Michael Carpenter | Robert Gould

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Savannah State University

One session honors the legacy. One session looks toward what’s next. Both remind us that leadership is a continuum.

Whether you are an established leader focused on leaving an enduring impact or an emerging leader preparing to take the next step, there is a conversation for you at EMERGE 2026!

Honor the Legacy. Empower the Future.

Equipped to Serve. Empowered to Lead.

09/30/2026

🏠 FEATURED SESSION SPOTLIGHT | NFBPA EMERGE 2026

Housing is more than a place to live. It is foundational to opportunity, stability, economic mobility, and thriving communities.

Join us for an important conversation at NFBPA EMERGE 2026:

Housing as Service: Leading Equitable and Sustainable Communities

This dynamic panel will bring together leaders from government, community development, housing, and the private sector to discuss how communities can strengthen housing opportunities through collaboration, innovative solutions, and sustainable approaches.

🎤 Moderator: Petula Y. Gomillion, MPA
🎤 Panelists: Nicole E. Barnes-Jett, DrPH, LMSW, MPH | George M. Capodagli | Anita Smith-Dixon | Melody Frederick | Zerik Samples

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
📍 Savannah State University
🕢 Registration Opens at 7:45 AM

You do not want to miss this conversation or the opportunity to connect with public-service leaders from across the region!

Equipped to Serve. Empowered to Lead.

09/29/2026

🏗️ FEATURED SESSION ALERT | NFBPA EMERGE 2026

How do we build infrastructure that not only connects places, but also strengthens communities?

Join us at NFBPA EMERGE 2026 for an engaging conversation:

Infrastructure Without Boundaries: Connecting Communities Through Water, Wastewater & Transportation

This featured session brings together an outstanding panel of professionals from across the region to explore how strategic infrastructure investments, collaboration, and innovative approaches can help communities grow, thrive, and remain connected.

🎤 Moderator: Jerri Sumlin, PMP, Assoc. DBIA®
🎤 Panelists: Harold Taylor, Jr. | Bryan Shaw, D.B.A. | Yolanda Broome, J.D. | Olivia O. Flynn, PE | Melanie Wilson

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
🕢 Registration Opens at 7:45 AM

Come ready to learn, connect, and EMERGE!

Equipped to Serve. Empowered to Lead.

09/29/2026

🎤 OPENING PLENARY SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are excited to welcome Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President of Savannah State University, as our Opening Plenary Speaker for NFBPA EMERGE 2026! 🐯

As president of Savannah State University, Georgia’s first public HBCU, Dr. Whirl brings a powerful perspective on leadership, education, service, and preparing the next generation to lead.

Get ready to be inspired as we kick off EMERGE 2026 under the theme:

“Equipped to Serve. Empowered to Lead.”

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
📍 Savannah State University
⏰ Registration Opens at 7:45 AM

🔥 You do NOT want to miss EMERGE 2026!

You still have time to register: https://nfbpaforum.cventevents.com/event/b4fa8389-ae42-4fc8-8f7f-74ba2a2f949d/register

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Savannah, GA
31412

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

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