Honoring the roles of women shaping communities and families
The She League x Elevated by TPG invite you to an exclusive gathering of Atlanta’s most influential leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers at the Legacy of Love Brunch. Join us for a day of celebration as we honor the extraordinary role of women who shape our communities and families and elevate the conversations that matter most.
Meet Our Speakers and Honorees
Aulona Graham Simms, Executive Director of The She League, Inc., will be our emcee for the 2025 Legacy of Love Brunch.
Aulona Graham Simms
Aulona Graham-Simms is the Senior Community Affairs Coordinator at Gas South, where she spearheads the company’s volunteer initiatives and oversees its philanthropic partnerships. Under her leadership, Gas South’s employee volunteer program has seen remarkable growth, with over 750 hours dedicated to enhancing the Atlanta, GA and Gainesville, FL communities.
Legacy of Love Panel
The 2025 Legacy of Love Brunch features a distinguished panel of inspiring leaders who will share their personal stories of the beauty and challenges of juggling personal and professional responsibilities while making a lasting impact. Our panelists will speak on resilience and success, with perspectives from men and women on how our community can better support women of color as we continue to be pillars in our families and communities. With backgrounds in education, social entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership, these remarkable speakers will offer valuable insights into their journeys and the challenges they face every day.
Berto Horne
Moderator
Berto “TPG” Horne is a Detroit native and Morehouse Man known for curating elevated lifestyle experiences that merge culture, community, and premium brand storytelling. As founder of The Perfect Gentleman, he partnered with brands like Mercedes-Benz, David Yurman, and the High Museum of Art, and appeared on Aspire TV’s The Graduates ATL.
Morgan Kokaram
Panelist
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Morgan McClure Kokaram, Esq., is a passionate community leader and attorney in the Atlanta area. Morgan currently serves as Corporate Counsel at Veritiv. Prior to transitioning in-house, Morgan practiced corporate transactional law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and venture capital, at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP and Greenberg Traurig LLP. Morgan has also gained experience as a transactional Entertainment Attorney with her family’s film and television production company, RodFather Productions.
Kriis Alyse Wilson
Panelist
Kriis Alyse Wilson is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 16 years of experience spanning culinary arts, fine dining, front-of-house management, food writing, alcohol distribution sales, and wine education. With a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management & Hospitality, Kriis began her career in the kitchen before transitioning to leadership roles that deepened her passion for wine.
Ashley Gardner
Panelist
Ashley is a distinguished graduate of Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, holding a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and was recognized as a 2024 40 under 40 honoree. Ashley’s unwavering passion for equity in cultural diversity is a guiding principle that shapes all aspects of her life. Professionally, she manages impactful research programs at Google…
Kirk Brown
Panelist
Kirk Brown is the Chief Development and Communications Officer at the Ron Clark Academy, where he leads fundraising, partnerships, and strategic communications. Over his 17-year career, he has raised more than $80 million, including a $5 million donation from Oprah Winfrey—the largest single gift in the academy’s history.
Community Impact Honorees
Grace Lee
Tiffany Blassingame
Aisha DeBerry
Agenda
11:00 AM
Registration & Networking
11: 45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Aulona Graham Simms
Prayer
Brunch
Thank you 5Church Buckhead!
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Berto Horne
Community Impact Honorees Awards
Closing Remarks
How You Can Support The She League
Aulona Graham Simms
Thank You to Our Sponsors
