RCA Administrator Receives Leadership Award

The Ron Clark Academy is proud to announce its Director of Development, Mehari Kassa, was recently recognized for his strong leadership skills and otstanding professional performance within the Atlanta community.  Kassa was one of thirty chosen to receive the Apex Society's 2008 Atlanta's Power 30 under 30 Award.

The Award recognizes the accomplishments of Atlanta's young professionals under the age of 30 who display strong leadership abilities as they consistently excel within their community and respective professional industries.  Click here for this year’s other winners: http://power30under30.com/honorees.php.

The twenty-nine year old Kassa was one of the first staff to join the Academy family.  While his initial role was Director of Admissions, Kassa transitioned to Director of Development this past fall.  Kassa manages the Academy's $2.8 million operating budget and is tasked with soliciting scholarships for the school's growing student body.

Winners, who were chosen from a pool of nominees, were announced at the 4th Annual Atlanta's Power 30 under 30 Awards presentation on July 10, 2008 at the Rialto Center for the Arts.  Click here to view photos from the evening: http://power30under30.com/galleries/atlanta2008/.

The Award was presented by the Apex Society.  Sponsors for this year's awards included Bombay Sapphire, Comcast, Fuze, Mercedes-Benz, The Ultimate, and BlueMed Spa.

About the Apex Society

The Apex Society is a private international network of the brightest and most accomplished young professionals. With a strong sense of purpose and vision, Apex Society members share a common goal of building positive business, personal and educational relationships to make an even greater impact within their communities and throughout the world. Founded in 2000, this invitation-only club also provides opportunities for its members to network among themselves, share resources and inspire the next generation of achievers to dream and do the impossible. For more info, visit www.ApexSociety.com.