I’m incredibly proud of the South Atlantic Region and the leaders who continue to strengthen our community through commitment, collaboration, and resilience.
👏 Celebrating Our PEP Award-Winning Sections
Please join me in recognizing the South Atlantic sections whose performance excellence reflects strong leadership, commitment, and impact across our region.
- 🥇 Gold: Orlando Section, Southeast Florida Section, Tidewater Section
- 🥈 Silver: Greater Atlanta Section
- 🥉 Bronze: Charlotte Section
🌟 Individual Leadership Recognition
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Engagement Champion
William Wagner – St. Petersburg-Tampa Section, Chair
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Mentorship & Stability
Lydia Berry – Baltimore Section, Programs and Arrangements Committees Chair
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Rising Leaders
Adalyd Oliveras (Ada) – Southeast Florida Section Chair & Deputy Region Director for the South Atlantic Region
Ivette Lopez – Puerto Rico Section, Chair
🎓 Student Leadership & Mentorship Recognition
We also want to recognize the leaders who are developing the next generation of quality professionals:
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Southeast Florida Student Branch
Dr. Steven Krammer, ASQ Fellow – Student Branch Counselor
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North Carolina A&T State University Student Branch
Dr. Ronald J. Wilkins – Student Branch Counselor
Melvin Alexander, ASQ Fellow – Education Chair
Through intentional outreach during our 1:1 Roadshow, we expanded our visibility and connected with the North Carolina A&T student branch—strengthening our regional network and future leadership pipeline.
📊 Shared at Member Leader Day
These highlights were shared during Member Leader Day at the Geographic Council Committee Business Meeting. Slides: Member Leader Day Highlights 2026
This recognition reflects more than achievements—it represents a region committed to showing up for one another, strengthening leadership at every level, and intentionally building the next generation of quality professionals.
Thank you to every leader, volunteer, and member who continues to move the South Atlantic Region forward—together.
In Quality and Community,
Natasha