The 3rd Annual Social Mobility Summit

"Lifting Lives Through Learning"

September 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Student Activities Center

Summit Schedule

Time	Event
8:30–9 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:50 a.m.	Welcome Dr. Takeem L. Dean, Vice President of Student Affairs & Social Mobility Summit Chair Dr. Georj L. Lewis, President of Clayton State University
9–10 a.m.	Opening Keynote Panel Mrs. Anchelle Lewis, moderator is Assistant Principal, Lee Street Elementary School, Jonesboro Panel Discussion includes: Dr. Georj Lewis, President of Clayton State University Dr. Douglas Hendrix, Sr., Superintendent of Clayton County Public Schools Dr. Bryan Johnson, Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools
10:15–11 a.m.	While You Learn, You Earn: Reimagining the College-to-Career Pipeline Billy D. Evans, Human Resources Dr. Royal Baxter, Clayton County Chamber of Commerce
11:05–11:55 a.m.	Clayton State University’s Consulting Group from the College of Business Dr. Joie Hain Dr. Kimberly Johnson Mr. Brian Hunt Mr. Richard Sylvia
12–1 p.m.	Lunch
1:15–1:45 p.m.	Resource Fair
1:50–2:20 p.m.	The Exchange Zone: When Students Get Dropped Between Sectors Dr. Chris Edward, College of Business
2:25–2:55 p.m.	Lakeside Chat Dr. Georj L. Lewis Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, President of California State University San Marcos Dr. Wil Del Pilar, Senior Vice President at EdTrust
3–3:30 p.m.	Student Panel Dr. Mya Richardson-Echols, Dean of Students (moderator)
3:30-4 p.m.	Closing Remarks and Wrap-up

Clayton State University’s Social Mobility Summit provides a meaningful platform to evaluate the role of higher education as a key driver of social mobility and to identify ways that institutions of higher education can best partner with community stakeholders to promote social mobility. This summit is designed to discuss common determinants of social mobility while also looking at the unique barriers present in the greater metro Atlanta area. The summit will include panels, workshops, and discussions focused on issues related to social mobility, such as access to education, economic opportunity, and student success. This summit is part of Clayton State University’s ongoing commitment to advancing social mobility on our campus, in the broader community, and throughout the state of Georgia.