Our founding team is made up of veterans, students, designers, and community leaders who bring more than 25 years of direct experience working alongside homeless populations and advancing social good.

Core Team

Advisors and Support Staff

  • Sourabh Jha

    Founding Member, Advisor

    Dr. Sourabh Jha’s work (PhD in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship, Ga Tech) focuses on creating novel and efficient air cooling solutions. Sourabh’s research has been funded by the Airforce office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI), Apple, Google, and Intel to name a few. He is not limiting himself to the world of engineering and actively engages in assisting community ventures like Mini City with creating meaningful partnerships

  • Kevin Tyler

    UX UI Lead

    Kevin Tyler has earned his MFA in Graphic Design and Visual Experience from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). As a designer, one of his biggest motivations is to use his creativity and technical expertise to give back and help underserved communities. While at SCAD, Kevin has had the opportunity of working on design concepts both in the commercial and social impact design sector. He aims to utilize his skills to help break social barriers and create change as a UX/UI designer.

  • David Lightburn

    President of ATV, Advisor

    David Lightburn is an avid connector of entrepreneurs to talent, capital and ideas. A guru in the community building space, David is Co-Founder of one of the largest tech startup hubs in the nation and a Venture Partner at Atlanta Ventures

Past Fellows + Alum Staff

  • Justus Davis

    Outreach Lead

  • Raven Daniels

    Consultant

  • Srikar Bhumireddy

    Software Engineer Intern

  • Olivier Niyibizi

    Fellow

  • Anita Jones

    Founding Member

  • Jas Jackson

    Data Analyst