Our Team

Edward Oberlton, a marketing major with an emphasis on tech sales, is an alumnus of Georgia State University.

Currently a Territory Manager at Google Cloud, Edward possesses a diverse range of experience gained through various roles and internships. These include solutions consultant at Verint, sales operations analyst at LinQ, program manager at Oxfam, solution engineer intern at DocuSign, and Marketing Lead at Finquest. These experiences have honed his interpersonal skills, enabling him to effectively collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders. Moreover, Edward has invested in strengthening his emotional intelligence through training, which further enhances his leadership abilities within teams.

Beyond career development, Edward is passionate about giving back. While completing his final semesters and securing his full-time offer, he embarked on a mission to mentor college students in 2022. He surpassed his own expectations by conducting over 200 resume reviews within 10 months, actively working with both students and recruiters to bridge skill gaps and meet hiring needs.

Edward eagerly anticipates collaborating with SLS students to refine their professional skills and propel them to the next stage of their careers.

Awesome is currently a student at Georgia State University, where he is pursuing a degree in Managerial Science and is expected to graduate in May 2024. Alongside his studies, he is currently working as a Product Management Intern at FanDuel where he plans to continue his career after graduation.

Even before attending Georgia State, Awesome has always had an inherent desire to aid others. Before his freshman year, he founded Reign Clipse - a clothing business that grew into a platform for inspiring people to pursue their dreams, regardless of limitations. Awesome used his skills in cinematography, videography, and photography to create visually appealing content and unique garments. You can find his work highlighted here.

To gain more product knowledge , he shifted his focus to building professional experience at various companies such as Dollar General, YMyHealth, and FanDuel. Over the last year, he’s been fortunate enough to have spearheaded and launched multiple projects and product features.

Because David’s past opportunities opened doors for him so early on in his career, he wanted to give back to the community. At the perfect time, Awesome reconnected with a childhood friend, Kevin Nwogu who was seeking to continue his philanthropic work at Servant Leader Scholars. After a conversation with Kevin, Awesome David knew it was meant to be.

Najma Noor is a fourth-year Computer Science major at the Georgia Institute of Technology set to graduate in May 2024. Following graduation, Najma will be joining CapTech Consulting full-time as a Software Engineer Consultant.

During her academic journey at Georgia Tech, Najma became an active member on campus. As a first-generation Somali-American, she recognized the significance of belonging to a community with people who looked like her and the need to diversify the industry. This realization led her to take on the role of Vice President of the Georgia Tech chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (GTSBE ). In this position, she applies her communication and organizational skills to guide her chapter towards fulfilling its mission of increasing the number of culturally responsible black engineers. Before her role as Vice President, she served as the Lambda Delta Rho Chair where she facilitated the integration of black freshmen into the Georgia Tech campus.

Her efforts on campus continued as she became a Career Pathway Champion and Peer Mentor at Georgia Tech Office of Minority Educational Department. In these roles, she advised students in clarifying their career goals and developing actionable plans for career advancement. Collaborating with academic departments and campus leadership to promote diversity and inclusion further fueled her passion for assisting students in their career development.

After finding Servant Leader Scholars through her college friend, Brianna Ambler, Najma was thrilled to join the team. Her commitment to helping others drives her to work with SLS. “I am thankful for those who supported me, and I aspire to assist individuals facing challenges I once encountered.”

Maleigha Cooper is a dynamic advocate for education and community service, embodying a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others. A 2022 Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Georgia, Maleigha holds degrees in Philosophy and African American Studies, reflecting her dedication to intellectual exploration and the pursuit of knowledge.

Currently serving as a Community Fellow on the Corporate Social Responsibility team at Chick-fil-A, Inc., Maleigha is actively engaged in leveraging corporate resources for the betterment of communities. Her role allows her to contribute firsthand to the development and execution of impactful initiatives, providing her with invaluable insights into community partnerships and organizational impact strategies.

Maleigha's passion for service has been a constant thread throughout her life, exemplified by her receipt of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award during high school. Her focus on the education of Black youth has been a driving force in her volunteer efforts, recognizing quality education as the cornerstone for long-term success and societal progress.

During her time at the University of Georgia, Maleigha continued to channel her commitment to service through her involvement with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a service-oriented organization. Not content with just being a participant, Maleigha took her commitment a step further by founding Cocoa Diaries, an organization that creates a nurturing and empowering space for Black women in college to thrive.

Maleigha's unique blend of academic excellence, organizational leadership, and corporate social responsibility positions her as an ideal champion for the mission of Servant Leader Scholars. In her ongoing journey, she stands as a beacon of inspiration, embodying the values of education, service, and community engagement. Her unwavering dedication to uplifting others and creating positive change serves as a testament to the transformative power of a servant leader.

Grace Beasley is a graduate of the University of Georgia ’22 and currently works at Viewpoint Health as a Behavior Health Clinician. In 2023, Grace earned a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University.

While pursuing her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia, Grace interned with the Athens Community Council on Aging, as well as reinstated and served as President of the Bachelor’s in Social Work Club, Secretary for Uplift Women, and Secretary of Agape Remah Outreach Ministries, a non-profit organization which enabled her to continue serving the less fortunate in the metro-Atlanta area.

Taking her desire to impact her community a step further, Grace worked as an Outreach Intern at the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia, throughout both 2022 and 2023. There, she aided efforts centered on reducing violence and recidivism in the local youth communities, as well as worked on exploring prevention and intervention solutions, and engaged in outreach efforts by partnering with local schools and community organizations.

Servant Leader Scholars is yet another incredible opportunity for Grace to give back and serve her local community. Introduced to the mission of the initiative through founder Kevin Nwogu, Grace knew her experiences and passions had prepared her to be able to engage with and aid young students on their academic journeys.

She hopes to not only advocate for and assist students in accomplishing their goals, but to also empower them to recognize their strengths and their value.

JT is a senior studying Marketing at Georgia State University, set to graduate in May 2024. Upon graduation, she plans to work for an advertising agency. Born and raised in Dekalb County, JT was accustomed to the lack of resources and mentorship provided while growing up. Upon entering her first year of college at Kennesaw State University, she turned to community service to build a sense of belonging during the pandemic and found much more. It was in this capacity that JT learned of her ability to bridge the gap between her disparities and her desires. Not only did she hone her leadership skills, but she also gained the confidence to ask for and seek help whenever needed.

Transitioning to Georgia State University in her junior year, JT hit the ground running with her involvement in the Georgia State Chapter of Lifting Our Voices. Her involvement with L.O.V., as well as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, taught her that serving is a part of her purpose. As the current President of the Georgia State Chapter of L.O.V., JT helps lead her chapter in packing and distributing 500-700 meals a month to Atlanta's unhoused populations.

Today, JT is passionate about serving under Servant Leader Scholars because she understands that not every student should have to search for a helping hand. SLS grants her the opportunity to give back to the community she understands and empathizes with.