Chad R. Johnson

Program Coordinator, Upward Bound

Chad serves high school students at Clarke Central, Cedar Shoals, Madison County, and Oglethorpe County. He quips high school students with motivation, educational expertise, and cultural skills to ready them for success in post-secondary education. In his spare time, he enjoys baking, cooking, spending time with family & friends, and is a car enthusiast!

Education

Fort Valley State University, Bachelors in Marketing

Professional Appointments

Alpha Phi Alpha
GASSP
SAEOPP

Staff

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Achieve Atlanta partners and graduating seniors pose for a photo during the Senior Send-off event.

05.20.2025

UGA, Achieve Atlanta mark milestone with first graduating class

The inaugural cohort of Achieve Atlanta scholars graduated from the University of Georgia this spring, highlighting the success of the partnership between UGA and nonprofit organization Achieve Atlanta.

First-generation graduates honored at UGA celebration

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