Speaker

Michael Halicki

He/Him/His
Executive Director
Park Pride
Atlanta, Georgia
United States

Michael Halicki serves as the Executive Director for Park Pride, the Atlanta-based nonprofit that engages communities throughout Atlanta to activate the power of parks. Working with over 100+ Friends of the Park groups, the nonprofit provides leadership, services, and funding to help communities realize their dreams for neighborhood parks that support healthy people, strong neighborhoods, vibrant business districts, a robust economy and a healthy environment. Under his leadership, Park Pride has received 4-star designation by Charity Navigator's 4-Star Designation and the Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid (formerly GuideStar) for several years running. Michael manages staff and programs, supports the board, and leads/oversees advocacy, fundraising, public relations, and program development efforts. He has been recognized as one of Georgia Trend Magazine's 2019 Notable Georgians and included in The Atlanta 500, Atlanta Magazine’s list of Atlanta’s most influential leaders, in 2019 – 2023. He earned his graduate degree in nonprofit management from Georgia State’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. He is also a graduate of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership and the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute. Additionally, Michael serves on The Livable Communities Council of the Urban Land Institute - Atlanta.

Contact:
michael@parkpride.org



Social Media:
parkpride.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-halicki-6a05416/
https://www.facebook.com/ParkPride/
https://www.instagram.com/parkpride/
https://www.youtube.com/user/parkprideatl