SHOWCASE AMBASSADORS

The essence of Showcase Atlanta is perfectly embodied by our inaugural ambassadors, a group of visionary leaders whose dedication and influence are instrumental to our mission's success. Chosen for their proven leadership and positive impact in various fields, these ambassadors are the driving force behind our commitment to community and economic growth.

The inaugural Showcase Ambassadors were selected to focus on the largest-ever 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring eight matches at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Additional ambassadors will be named for future events.

  • Mayor Andre Dickens

    MAYOR, CHAIR

    Andre Dickens, Atlanta's 61st Mayor, champions equity and opportunity, driven by his love for the city and its residents. His vision: One city, one bright future, emphasizing safe, connected neighborhoods, equity, and youth development, supported by an innovative, dependable government.

  • Arthur Blank

    CHAIR

    Arthur Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, is a leading figure in business and philanthropy. His diverse ventures include the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, PGA TOUR Superstore, and more. Through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, he has granted over $1 billion, focusing on youth development, democracy, and mental health.

  • Carol Tomé

    CHAIR

    Carol B. Tomé, the 12th CEO of UPS, brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at The Home Depot, where she served as EVP and CFO. Tomé serves on the boards of Verizon Communications, the Carter Center, Grady Memorial Hospital, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Tomé's leadership continues to shape UPS and the broader business community.

Leona Barr-Davenport
Atlanta Business League

Jay Bailey
RICE

Ed Bastian
Delta Air Lines

Tiffany Burns
McKinsey & Company

Lalohni Campbell
Per/Se Media Group

David Cummings
Atlanta Tech Village

Ted Decker
The Home Depot

Howard Franklin
Ohio River South

Sagirah Jones
Atlanta Planning Advisory Board

Katie Kirkpatrick
Metro Atlanta Chamber

Veronica Maldonado-Torres
Georgia Hispanic Chamber

William Pate
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau

Sanjay Patel
Soccer in the Streets

AJ Robinson
Central Atlanta Progress

Kelli Stewart
L.E.A.D. Center For Youth

Alex Taylor
Cox Enterprises

Sandra Lee Williams
North Georgia Labor Council

Showcase Atlanta Leadership

Norelie García, CEO

For more than 20 years, Norelie García has been at the forefront of private and public alliances, business management and large-scale domestic and global initiatives - an experienced, award-winning and esteemed executive leader in the communications, media and technology sectors.

García joined AT&T in 2011, as Associate Vice President of Federal Public Affairs, where she managed the company’s relationships with national consumer advocacy non-governmental organizations, think tanks and policy groups, with a special focus on civil rights organizations. She chaired AT&T’s National Consumer Advisory Panel and delivered key support for legislative and regulatory priorities from diverse voices championing access, equity and advancement for communities across the globe through tech policy - wireless, broadband, fiber and media.

As a talented people, operations and innovative leader, she was appointed to the company’s Emerging Enterprises division to lead the brand’s prepaid marketing, responsible for over $50 million of capital - brand, partnerships & sponsorships, community engagement initiatives and public relations - delivering a 40% year-over-year return on investment and millions in earned media value.

García was assigned to lead Corporate Communications for AT&T Latin America, DIRECTV and SKY Brasil, where she was instrumental in managing complex, multi-country, multi-language and multi-product teams, stakeholder relationships and strategies ranging from external regulatory matters and consumer news to the Pay-TV and digital entertainment ecosystem trends. She led the communications and marketing for the launch of DIRECTVGo streaming app internationally.

Norelie later joined the HBO/Warner Bros. Discovery Direct-to-Consumer Technology, Engineering & Global Program Management as Director of Program Management & Communications and most recently, served as Assistant Vice President AT&T - Marketing & Growth Engagement based in Dallas, TX.

A Communication Arts & Sciences graduate of Pennsylvania State University, García developed national communications and strategic alliances in Washington, DC as Managing Director of Strategic Alliances at the DCI Group, Senior Associate at the Ibarra Strategy Group and Senior Public Policy Fellow at Amplify Public Affairs.

Norelie has been awarded the Rising Star Award by Women of Color in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math, Hispanic Corporate Achievement Award by La Amistad, and named a Woman Worth Watching by Profiles in Diversity Journal.

She prides herself on giving back to the community through volunteerism, mentorship and corporate partnerships. García is the chair of the Georgia Latino Film Festival, serves on the corporate advisory board for Grupo 21, an official partner of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel and on the board of directors of the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute.

Norelie resides in Atlanta, GA with her husband and two kids.