Zayvion Sheppard is a community builder, emerging leader, and passionate champion for building stronger, more inclusive communities across Georgia. A 2025 Graduate from Georgia State University, he made history as a freshman by becoming the youngest person ever elected Student Body President. Professionally, Zayvion has worked at the intersection of community development, business growth, and urban investment through roles with the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Downtown Reimagined initiative and T. Dallas Smith & Co.’s Knowledge Transfer Program. He currently works at Georgia State University as a Manager of Local and Community Affairs. Zayvion is also the President & CEO of For Atlanta By Atlanta, a nonprofit he co-founded in college to fight poverty by investing in grassroots organizations and community-driven solutions. Grounded in faith and family, Zayvion believes in the power of people working together to make every community a place to live, work, and thrive.