Issues and Answers
BIO PROFILE
EDUCATION:
> Diploma, Merrick-Moore High School, Durham, North Carolina (1962-63).
> B.A. Degree, St. Augustine’s College, Raleigh, N. C. (1967), Major-Sociology
> M.S.W. Degree, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia (1974), Master of Social Work
> Attended Candler School of Theology, Emory U., Atlanta, Georgia (1979-81)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
> Educator (Social Studies Teacher), Enfield, North Carolina (1967-68).
> U.S. Air Force (Adm. Specialist), 1 Jul 1968- 22 Jun 1972), Honorable Discharge.
> Associate Director, Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta (1974-1979).
> Nat’l Adm, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Atlanta, Ga. (1980-1988).
> Staff Assistant to U.S. Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.) (1988-1994).
> Special Assistant to SCLC National President, Charles Steele, Jr. (2004-2008).
> President and CEO, The Voter Empowerment Collaborative (VEC), 2013-present
RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
> Licensed to Preach, Wheat Street Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia (1976).
> Ordained to Preach, Wheat Street Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia (1977).
> Founder & Pastor, Boat Rock Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia (1983-present
PROFESSIONAL/CIVIC AFFILIATIONS:
> Member, Board of Directors, Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta
> Member, Atlanta Baptist Ministers Union.
> Member, Leadership Atlanta, Inc., Class of 1978.
> Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
> Member, Board of Commissioners, Fulton County Housing Authority
> Former President, Metro Atlanta Chapter, St. Augustine’s College Alumni
> Consultant, People For The American Way Foundation, Voter Registration.
MARRIAGE
> Mrs. Juanita Louise Sneed Love (March 14, 1970).