About Us

One Albany, Inc. is composed of several Albany natives that foster the same goal, helping our community.

We use our internal resources to reach the community through educational workshops, financial literacy programs, college preparatory platforms, mentorship programs, and homelessness awareness. Our team works together by combining our personal and professional expertise to create meaningful, informative initiatives.

More than half of our founders are involved in the education system as administrators and educators. Our passion for wellness is supported by former athletes, as well as current roles of our team with trained professionals in physical wellness.

Bringing our team together as strangers and even the community of Albany, is a testament that we can do more together. We are able to pull together our resources to work toward a common goal. Our Board of Directors is active with all of our programs and many of them travel to execute these events.

Board of Directors and Co-founders

John Strong

Board Chair/President
Executive Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
If you've never been to Shabazz are you really from Albany, GA?
Lil Red Dog House, Hot Dog King, or Jimmie's?
Jimmie’s.
What's the thing you love the most about Albany, GA?
The people.

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Domoni Jordan

Board Vice President
Director of Budget Operations, Kennesaw State University
If you've never been to Carter’s Grill are you really from Albany, GA?
Lil Red Dog House, Hot Dog King, or Jimmie's?
Neither! I’m not really a fan of hotdogs
What's the thing you love the most about Albany, GA?
The one degree of separation; though I may not know you, per se, I definitely know an affiliate of yours.

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Shameka Allen-Lane

Board Secretary
Event Scientist, Catalyst Event Coaching
If you've never been to Chehaw Park are you really from Albany, GA?
Lil Red Dog House, Hot Dog King, or Jimmie's?
Lil Red Dog House
What's the thing you love the most about Albany, GA?
The small-town community feel.

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Monica McKendrick

Social Media Coordinator
Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin
If you've never been to Stardust Skating Rink are you really from Albany, GA?
Lil Red Dog House, Hot Dog King, or Jimmie's?
Jimmie’s
What's the thing you love the most about Albany, GA?
It’s where I was raised and where I learned many principles that laid the foundation for who I am.

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Melisa Archie

Social Media Coordinator
Product Operations Manager, Instacart
If you've never been to House of Jazz are you really from Albany, GA?
Lil Red Dog House, Hot Dog King, or Jimmie's?
Hot Dog King
What's the thing you love the most about Albany, GA?
No matter where you go, people always know about Albany. It always gives you a sense of home no matter where you are.

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Camille Blakely

Assistant Principal, DeKalb County School District
If you've never been to Roses are you really from Albany, GA?
Lil Red Dog House, Hot Dog King, or Jimmie's?
Jimmie’s
What's the thing you love the most about Albany, GA?
We are from different sides of the city and attended different high schools, we are a family. We come together to support each other.

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Martisse Troup

Athletic Director/Head Boys Basketball Coach, North Clayton High School
If you've never been to The Legion are you really from Albany, GA?
Lil Red Dog House, Hot Dog King, or Jimmie's?
Jimmie’s
What's the thing you love the most about Albany, GA?
Family and togetherness.

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Lonnie Williams, P.H.D.

Senior Manager of Regulatory Toxicology, Georgia-Pacific LLC
If you've never been to Jimmy’s Hotdogs are you really from Albany, GA?
Lil Red Dog House, Hot Dog King, or Jimmie's?
Lil Red Dog House
What's the thing you love the most about Albany, GA?
The people.

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Orintho James Coleman

Life Coach, Coleman Enterprises

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Natalie Molden

Lady Undertaker, SWGA Cremation & Funeral Services

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