Brittany Manuel is an Atlanta native and proud graduate of Georgia State University where she double majored in Accounting and Finance. She then went on to Kennesaw State University earning her master’s degree and the credits necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant. If that weren’t enough Brittany, a wife and mother of two, later obtained her Juris Doctorate, becoming a Georgia attorney at 35 years of age.

 While these accomplishments are impressive on their own, it’s Brittany’s resilience and dedication to her community that truly set her apart.

 Having spent time in and out of foster care during high school, Brittany initially struggled to meet the academic demands of her undergraduate studies. Like many women, she faced the challenges of being a young mother with no choice but to figure life out in order to change her economic trajectory.

 After establishing herself in corporate America — working as an accountant for some of Atlanta’s top companies — Brittany went on to open two childcare centers in the Metro-Atlanta area, building them from the ground up increasing revenue to over $1.5M and securing prime real estate for future growth. More importantly, these centers have helped prepare hundreds of students for their academic journeys, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning.