LeRoya Scott
Administrative Assistant, Safe & Stable Homes Project
LeRoya Scott has worked as a Nonprofit Assistant providing administrative, clerical, and event coordinating support for various nonprofit agencies. Ms. Scott was born and raised in Rhode Island and has enjoyed living in Atlanta for over 23 years. She is a graduate of Rhode Island College (B.A.), Community College of Rhode Island (A.A.). And received a Certificate of Completion in Trademark Practice from the Patent Institute of Training (Atlanta), completed courses in Business Administration at Georgia State University, Davenport University, and attended numerous workshops to increase her skills in Philanthropy and Community Relations.
Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. formerly employed her as an Administrative Assistant/Office Manager. And has completed a Sports/Entertainment Philanthropy Internship with The Giving Back Fund, a nonprofit management organization for Athletes, Entertainers, and Business Leaders, and worked as a Development Assistant prospecting leads and drafting grant and sponsorship applications with Successful Smiles of Texas; H.O.P.E., Inc. (Helping Other People be Empowered); Flying Change Equine Therapy nonprofit organizations. She also completed long-term temporary assignments as an Administrative Assistant for World Airways Airlines and Cooper Lighting.
Ms. Scott’s tenure includes Peachtree City Recreation/Special Events, Advisory Board Member, and Young Nonprofits Professional Network (YNPN) Finance/Fundraising Committee Member, including (YNPN’s) Atlanta Leadership Team. She has volunteered with local organizations to support her community, including Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc., Evander Holyfield Foundation, Tech Bridge, the Atlanta Falcons’ Community Relations/Youth Programs, Kids & Pros, Inc., Chick-fil-A Leadercast Convention, Peachtree City Classic, and Diva’s Running Series Marathons. Other community efforts involve participating as a panelist for “One Peachtree City,” a roundtable discussion panel providing input for county-related issues facing the community.
LeRoya expresses her love and devotion to her parents, brother, and sisters, a host of nieces and nephews, and the family’s pet dogs, Point Dexter and Prince Charming. Additionally, along with her family and friends, she enthusiastically supports military families overseas by collecting and donating to “Coupons to Troops.” In her free time, she enjoys playing Pickleball (a combination sport of table tennis, badminton, and tennis), bowling, and practicing her golf swing (on the driving range).