Atlanta City Advisory Board

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Atlanta Advisory Board

This board consists of insightful business leaders advising Global Chamber® Atlanta in our efforts to support international trade and businesses in the region.

Donna Smiley - Executive Director

Founder & Chief Operating Officer | Titan Real Estate Group

Donna Smiley is the Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Titan Real Estate Group, a full service commercial real estate firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with a presence in Miami, Florida. With a reputation for excellence that is unparalleled in the industry, Donna leverages over a decade of strategic expertise to deliver sophisticated market insights and transaction execution for SMEs.

Donna specializes in advising domestic and international SMEs on market entry strategies, site selection, and expansion initiatives. She provides advisory and liaison services to business owners, executives, and key stakeholders, delivering comprehensive market intelligence that enables data-driven real estate decisions aligned with their business objectives.

Her core competencies encompass site feasibility analysis, complex contract negotiations, financial structuring, strategic business development, and executive client relations. Donna has executed strategic transactions for businesses throughout the United States, including lease restructurings, portfolio expansions, strategic relocations, and large-scale acquisitions.

Known for her transparent and collaborative approach, Donna combines in-depth market expertise with strategic insight to position clients for long-term success in their real estate initiatives.

With deep connections in India, Donna has experience assisting Indian SMEs with U.S. market entry, providing strategic guidance that bridges cultural and business landscapes. Her global perspective and unwavering commitment to client success have established her as a trusted advisor for companies expanding into new markets.

Dana M. Austin

Dana Austin is a healthcare executive and nurse leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning clinical practice, education, and executive leadership.

She previously served as Executive Director of Global Chamber for four years, where she advanced global partnerships and cross-sector collaboration to support international business and community growth.

In her role as an International Cultural Ambassador, Dana actively engages across cultures and borders to foster understanding, strengthen global relationships, and elevate shared approaches to leadership, healthcare, and human-centered innovation.

She also serves as a Healthcare Ambassador for the Center for Global Health Innovation, supporting equity-driven, future-focused health initiatives. Dana is proud to have led as a Nurse Educator within Wellstar Healthcare—Georgia’s largest healthcare system—where she developed leaders and strengthened clinical practice through education, strategy, and service.

A contributor to scientific publications and a lifelong lover of writing, Dana founded the Transformational Writers Academy to support and empower global authopreneurs.

Dr. David J. Knight

Founder of Dr. David Knight Consulting Services

Dr. David J. Knight Is A Devoted Christian, Family Man and Professional. The God-fearing Information Technology (IT) Executive, David J. Knight Sr. is the Founder of Dr. David Knight Consulting Services and Minority Ventures and Holdings, LLC. He is a successful serial entrepreneur. His projects include, developing Christian Social Networking sites, building sustainable green communities, providing jobs training initiatives, creating faith-based awards shows, mentoring youth, coaching adults, motivational speaking and a host of other faith based community initiatives. After serving 21 Years with the United States Marine Corps and 14 years in corporate America in numerous leadership roles he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer from the service and reached Executive level in Corporate America. David also successfully ventured into the world of Information Technology entrepreneurship. He has owned several successful businesses such as; PFI Strategic Business Solutions, LLC, Merging Technology Partners, Perfecting Technology, LLC., and Club E Technologies, LLC. David was an Adjunct Professor, certified, Trainer, Life Coach, Mentor and public speaker through the John Maxwell’s Leadership training program. David is a certified Firearms Instructor, a certified Range Safety Officer, a co-founder of a weapons manufacturing company. David has advance degrees in Information Technology and Biblical Studies.

Married to Princess Knight for the past 34 years with two children and 2 grandchildren.

A Quote That You Live By Is

"Success Is Deliberate, Not Accidental"

Eric Dunlap

CEO And Founder of Dunlap Speaks

Eric Dunlap, Is Seasoned In Mortgage Banking And CEO And Founder of Dunlaps Speaks. Eric Is A Rare Find In Many Ways, Namely As A Native Atlantan. As a cancer survivor, entrepreneur boasting 20 plus year of experience in the mortgage industry, Dunlap draws on both his personal challenges and professional successes to deliver a practical approach to life and business. With over 25 years of banking and lending experience, Eric Dunlap helps his clients plan for retirement, buy and/or sell a business , and help them finance one of their forever homes. Dunlap’s goal is to encourage, empower and inspire each and every time he speaks. Eric has been a guest Lecturer at one of Atlanta's HBCU's, Morehouse School of Medicine, Tuskegee and Georgia Tech.

As a motivational speaker, Dunlap involves his audience in thought- provoking discussion and presents ideals that promote spiritual, mental and physical growth. The masterful lecturer, facilitator, and life coach, Eric Dunlap, leads his audience to a resonating message of hope, faith, and success. For over 20 years, Eric has served on American Cancer Society's Speakers Bureau, inspiring, uplifting and educating many around cancer, testing and prevention. He Is A Recipient Of Real Men Wear Pink Award. And Also, A Champion In His Own Right, As An Atlanta Braves Diamond Hope Award Winner. Some Other Highlights Are Serving For Over 15 Years National Cancer Survivors Speakers Bureau And Being An Active Member Of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women's Pink & Black Ball: Decatur-DeKalb Chapter. He Was Also A Pink and Black Ball Honoree. Eric lives in Atlanta, GA with wife Felecia. They have two adult sons; one a graduate of Morehouse, like his grandfather and the other a graduate of Georgia State, like his father.

Junko Horvath

CEO of Fujiyama Wealth Management in Atlanta

Junko Horvath is a CEO of Fujiyama Wealth Management in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM and Certified Financial Transitionist® (CeFT®). She is an author on Amazon’s popular book list, “Women In Financial Transition”. With over 20 years of experience, she helps clients through Life Transitions, which are monumental events in one's life that may require a financial expert - such as suddenly becoming single by the death of spouse, transitioning through a divorce, receiving an inheritance, moving from the work force into retirement, selling a business, or winning a lottery. She is an eighth- time recipient of the Five Star Wealth Manager Award including 2021 which is given to the top 3% of financial advisors in Atlanta. There are only 56 advisors who received this award more than eight times. In 2014 and 2015, she received the Women’s Choice Award by the WIFE organization as one of the Top 100 Financial Advisors in the U.S. She has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, WSJ, CNBC, USA Today, Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Jewish Times, and Business RadioX.

Junko grew up in a traditional Japanese family where her father was a corporate executive and her mother was a homemaker. Her father managed the entire household's financials and her mother didn’t know anything about money except the allowance she received from husband monthly. Her mother’s lack of financial independence made Junko determined to be a completely independent woman. After Junko moved to the US, she realized that many American women, those who are older, tend to give financial responsibilities to their spouses. She decided to become a wealth manager in order to help women become aware of the importance of financial independence and to gain the confidence in doing so. She lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband, Stephen and her mother whom she brought over from Japan eight years ago with her father who rests in peace in heaven. She has two married daughters, Dr. Yael and Adina & their families in Philadelphia, PA and Silver Spring, MD.

Kimberly Baker - VP of Strategic Partnerships at Solvo Global

With over 25 years of experience in the Human Capital Management (HCM) field, Kimberly brings a wealth of expertise to organizations seeking innovative remote staffing solutions. As a seasoned business consultant at Solvo Global, she specializes in helping businesses optimize their workforce strategies through nearshore staffing, delivering cost-effective, high-performing teams that drive growth and efficiency.

Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse industries, providing tailored staffing solutions that align with clients’ goals and challenges. With a deep understanding of HCM practices and a focus on remote workforce optimization, she is dedicated to helping companies streamline operations and access top talent while maintaining high standards of quality and service.

Necole F. Turner

Founder of Innovative Butterfly, LLC.

Necole F. Turner is the founder of Innovative Butterfly, LLC., a company that aids individuals in bringing their dream of owning a small business to fruition. In addition, she is the Creator of the Podcast "The Beautiful Butterfly Project" that focuses on business owners who are intentional about the passionate pursuit of their purpose. Necole F. Turner has over 15 years experience in the educational area of Legal Studies. Further experience includes work in the area of Legal Research and Writing and as a Paralegal in the metro Atlanta area. She is currently an Adjunct Professor in the area of Legal Studies at Kennesaw State University.

Most recently she is the co-founder of the Floyd Turner Foundation, Inc which focuses on food insecurity among college students, providing small college scholarships and educating college students on the importance of saving early for retirement in communities of underrepresented and underserved minority students.

Pierce Brehm

Vice President, Listo Global

Pierce Brehm is the Vice President of Partnerships at Listo Global, a leading Global Employer of Record (EOR) in the HR technology industry. With over a decade of experience, Pierce has established himself as a pivotal figure in shaping the HR technology and advisory landscape. His expertise lies in fostering innovative partnerships and driving strategic initiatives that enhance global employment solutions.

Pierce holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, where he honed his skills in business leadership and strategic management. His career is marked by a series of achievements as a high-performing sales producer for multiple leading HR technology companies, where he has consistently exceeded expectations and driven remarkable growth.

Pierce's thought leadership and industry insights have been featured in prominent publications, including VoyageMIA and Global Miami Magazine, highlighting his contributions to the HR tech community and his forward-thinking approach to tapping into the global talent pool.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Pierce enjoys watching football, fishing, cooking, being outdoors and playing tennis. He values spending quality time with his wife and two daughters, exploring the beauty of nature and engaging in activities that enrich their family life.

As a respected figure in the global EOR industry, Pierce Brehm continues to influence the future of work by advocating for innovative solutions that enable companies to seamlessly navigate the complexities of international employment.

Tony R. Kitchens

International Public Speaker & Author

Tony R. Kitchens is an Author, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. He founded his first company in January 1991 at the age of 21. Under Kitchens’ leadership over nearly 3 decades, he built strong client relationships with several Fortune 500 companies, including the largest tech companies in the world. After 29 years in business and having surpassed more than $110 million in sales over that time, Kitchens closed the corporation and is now assisting clients with consulting on various areas of their businesses from small start-ups to larger corporations. In 2019, Mr. Kitchens, his wife and son funded the construction of the “Anthony TJ Kitchens Technology Centre” in Kenya, Africa, named after his son. The Centre is the only one of its kind in the region, being outfitted with new laptop computers, interactive televisions, high-speed internet and much more. The Centre provides an opportunity for the local children, parents and community members to embrace and learn technology and obtain the training they previously did not have access to. Mr. Kitchens continues to follow his dreams, one, writing and self-publishing his first Memoir entitled, “The Gift of Pain” in 2021, which provides insight into his upbringing and personal beliefs that has allowed him to push past difficulties and continue to dream and accomplish his goals. Mr. Kitchens is an active member of Toastmasters International. He received the coveted “Triple Crown” award in 2021, having completed three levels of goals within a six-month period. He uses public speaking, consulting, and other platforms to encourage, inspire and motivate people to dream big and push past pain and fear, so they can reach their goals. Mr. Kitchens is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) – Georgia. This organization provides a vehicle for Mr. Kitchens to extend his reach as a speaker to all 50 of the United States as well as many other countries. In 2023, Mr. Kitchens agreed to serve as an Advisory Board Member for the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. The Center’s mission is to inspire entrepreneurial culture, develop entrepreneurial skillsets, enable idea creating and collaboration opportunities, and support early-stage companies an impact corporate innovation activities. Mr. Kitchens is actively speaking to audiences around the world and helping entrepreneurs start businesses and corporations scale through his Business Strategy Consultancy practice.