2025 Ambassadors

Meet the 2024 Ambassadors

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: Entrepreneur

N'aimah Abdullah

Hometown: Duluth, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Construction Project Manager/Run Coach

Colby Adams

Hometown: Leavenworth, WA

Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2021

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Since it's my first year I'm hoping to inspire others along their walking/running journey. Making them feel welcomed and supported while also connecting them to others in this amazing running community.

Erika Ambrocio-Vasquez

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2015

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I love being a part of Running City USA. It's inspiring to be part of a community that fosters a love for a healthy and active lifestyle. Plus I love encouraging others! The more the merrier when it comes to running buddies.

Occupation: Digital Product Manager

Katie Anaya

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Elementary Educator

Brianna Baker

Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: Retail Manager

Erik Bradford

Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas

Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2017

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend

Ambassador Term: First Year

Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Meeting and inspiring new runners.

Occupation: Systems Verification Analyst

Luke Butler

Hometown: Toledo, OH

Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: Third Year

Occupation: Logistics Manager

Chris Carino

Hometown: Cumming, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: Third Year

Occupation: IT Service Delivery Leader





Muthiah Chandrasekharan

Hometown: Avondale, AZ

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: Professional Learning Specialist

Shelly Coburn

Hometown: Woodstock, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Mortgage Loan Processor

Paul Combs

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Professional Driver

Dwight Crawford

Hometown: Cocoa Beach, Florida

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon

Ambassador Term: Third Year

Occupation: Physical Therapist Assistant

Denise Crider

Hometown: Decatur, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Software Project Manager

Brennan Dolan

Hometown: Decatur, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: Technical Analyst

Christopher Durham-Henderson

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: Higher Education

Megan Faulkner

Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: Third Year

Occupation: Finance

Whitney Foster

Hometown: Kennesaw, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Sr. Procurement Director

Brett Fultz

Hometown: Amityville, NY

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: IT Supervisor

Jose Hardy

Hometown: Notasulga, AL

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Law Professor

Chelsea Harris

Hometown: Macon, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: All Comers Track Meets & Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: Third Year

Occupation: High School Track & Field Coach and Military Veteran

David Henry

Hometown: Puerto Rico

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Doctor of Chiropractor

Fabiola Hoyo

Hometown: Alpharetta, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Peachtree Road Race and Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: Software Developer

Raghava(RJ) Jalaparthi

Hometown: Smyrna, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Kilometer Kids/Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Senior Sales Program/Project Manager

Krystle Kennedy

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Operations at Insurance Broker

Kelli Kinder

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Marketing Manager

Mackenzie Light

Hometown: Detroit, MI

Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2015

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend

Ambassador Term: First Year

Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I'm looking forward to motivating runners while in training & on the course. I just want to be able to keep that energy flowing on the pavement. Making sure people know how big of an impact the Atlanta Track Club has in our community

Occupation: Network Design Engineer

Mark Monroe

Hometown: Post Falls, ID

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Project Specialist

Ali Nuckles

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: First Year

Occupation: Teacher

Naomi Pate

Hometown: Bowdon, GA

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: Retired

Terie Phillips

Hometown: Acworth, GA

Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2007

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I can officially tell people how great the Atlanta Track Club events are, something I have done unofficially for years.

Mark Riggans

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Peachtree Road Race

Ambassador Term: First Year

Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Collaborating, encouraging, supporting and participating in Atlanta's Running Community.

Occupation: Photographer - VBS Photography ~ Perspire Sauna Studio's

Venita Bell Shaw

Hometown: Orlando, FL

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: Executive Services Associate

Adrian Shepherd

Hometown: Auburn, AL

Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon

Ambassador Term: Second Year

Occupation: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Cathy Stephens