{"682973":{"#nid":"682973","#data":{"type":"news","title":"ISyE Welcomes 7 New Advisory Board Members for 2025    ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) welcomes seven new members to its Advisory Board, whose terms will begin on July 1, 2025. The newest board members include Sheereen Brown, Joe Depa, Jason Dorris,\u202fCarson Earnest, Matlock Rogers, Kofi Smith, and student member Sujan Ganesh Kumar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese seven, along with 23 other distinguished professional and community leaders, will provide strategic guidance to the school chair and support the school\u2019s development and advancement efforts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESheereen Brown (IE 2013) | \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESenior Business Analyst, The Task Force for Global Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ESheereen Brown is a senior business analyst at the Task Force for Global Health, where she works at the intersection of health and tech. She also serves as Chief Executive Officer \u0026amp; Co-Founder of Between, a platform that improves pregnancy and early parenting by\u202fbirth workers and families. A proud double jacket (IE \u201813, MSHS \u201814), \u202fshe currently serves as a member of Georgia Tech\u0027s College of Engineering Advisory Board.\u202f \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u202fexcites you about serving on the Advisory Board?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E \u201cWith rapid advancement of artificial intelligence dramatically changing higher education, I\u0027m excited to be part of a group that helps guide the number #1 ISyE program in the country through this era of transformation.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJoe Depa (IE 2005) | \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGlobal Chief Innovation Officer, EY\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EJoe Depa is the Global Chief Innovation Officer at EY, where he leads the firm\u2019s AI, data, and innovation strategy. He oversees EY.ai and the global data office, integrating AI-ready data and emerging technologies across EY\u2019s global operations and client services. A recognized voice in tech disruption, Joe champions applied innovation to drive value and impact. Prior to EY, he served as Global Lead for Data \u0026amp; AI at Accenture and was Chief Data and AI Officer at Emory University and Emory Healthcare. Named among the World Summit AI Top 50 Leaders and #1 on Technori\u2019s \u201cTop 10 Innovation Leaders to Follow,\u201d Joe is a purpose-driven leader focused on societal impact.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do you want to contribute to the Advisory Board?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E \u201cI look forward to collaborating with our great Georgia Tech faculty to shape the future with technology for our amazing students that will help make the world a better place.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJason Dorris (IE 1994) | \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChief Executive Officer, Dorris and Associates International, LLC\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EJason Dorris is the CEO and owner of Dorris and Associates International, LLC. Jason holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Dartmouth College\u0027s Tuck School of Business. He has extensive experience in business consulting and investment banking with Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting), Bain \u0026amp; Company, and Merrill Lynch \u0026amp; Co. He has advised clients on a wide range of business performance concerns\u2014from high-level strategy development to resolving large-scale financial issues to whole-company operational improvement initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat does joining the Advisory Board mean to you\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E? \u201cJoining the ISyE Advisory Board is a meaningful opportunity for me to give back to an institution that has significantly shaped my life. Georgia Tech instilled in me the values of resilience, adaptability, and hard work\u2014principles that have guided my personal and professional journey.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECarson Earnest (IE 2021) | \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnalytics Specialist, Operations, Analytics and Performance, Delta Air Lines\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ECarson\u202fEarnest is an Analytics Specialist at Delta Air Lines, and a proud 2021 graduate of Georgia Tech. During his time at Tech, he was actively involved with the Alumni Association\u2019s student programs, including serving as a Student Ambassador. He now continues his engagement as a member of the Association\u2019s GOLD Council, representing young alumni.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat does joining the Advisory Board mean to you?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E \u201cI believe that ISyE is at a crucial point in being able to adapt to the growing demand brought on by AI and other developments, and being a part of shaping the future of ISyE is a tremendous honor. ISyE is a very special program, and I want to do my part that it continues to be so for generations of Jackets to come.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMatlock Rogers (IE 2011) | \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVice President Logistics, Labatt Breweries of Canada\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EMatlock Rogers is vice president of logistics for Labatt Breweries of Canada, part of AB InBev, where he leads supply chain planning, transportation, warehousing, and last mile distribution. He has managed operations across North America, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and talent development, building resilient, cost-effective, and agile supply chain networks.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do you want to contribute to the Advisory Board?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E \u201cTech prepared me for an exciting and rewarding journey through the beer and beverage business, having the tools and problem-solving skills to navigate effectively. As technology and supply chain capabilities advance rapidly, new professionals need new experiences to prepare for tomorrow\u2019s challenges in industry. Working with the advisory board, I can help shape those new experiences and prepare future talent for success.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKofi Smith (IE 1999) | \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChief Visionary Officer, Keystone Management, LLC\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EKofi Smith is the Chief Visionary Officer of Keystone Management, a fast-growing, fully integrated facility, construction, program, and property management firm. Since founding Keystone in 2020, he has led its expansion from a two-person operation to nearly 90 employees across five cities and states. In 2024, the company was named a Pacesetter and ranked #31 among Atlanta\u2019s 100 Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies by the \u003Cem\u003EAtlanta Business Chronicle\u003C\/em\u003E. In addition to his executive leadership, he is a dedicated educator, teaching courses in leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship in the School of Building Construction at Georgia Tech, where he also formerly taught in the Professional Master\u2019s Occupational Safety and Health Program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are some memorable moments from your time as a student at Georgia Tech?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E \u202f\u0022My most memorable time at Georgia Tech is when we played Wake Forest in football in 1998. \u202fIt was our last home game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, and it was also Senior Day for our team. \u202fMy mom and dad were there to watch the game along with my unofficially adopted little 5-year son (you had to be 21 years old to legally adopt in Alabama). \u202fDuring that game,\u202fI\u202fpicked up a fumble and returned it for 90 yards. It was a school record that lasted for 22 years.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESujan Ganesh Kumar (4th Year IE Student) | \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPresident of the Georgia Tech Chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESujan Ganesh Kumar is a fourth-year industrial engineering student at Georgia Tech and currently serves as the President of the Georgia Tech Chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. He has a background in data analytics and engineering, having utilized these skills during internships in the fields of finance and healthcare. 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