June 14, 2024 12:15 pm

Regular Meeting - Malika Reed Wilkins, PhD APR, Chief External Affairs Officer, Chief Strategy Officer for Atlanta Regional Commission Add Guest

Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins holds dual roles as Chief External Affairs Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). She heads the agency’s governmental affairs, strategic planning, corporate and community engagement, sponsorships and fundraising, board member relations, and communications. Wilkins has more than 25 years of experience in public policy, organizational communications, business development, revenue generation and building long-standing partnerships in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Dr. Wilkins joined ARC in 2016, and previously served as the Managing Director of Mobility Services and Georgia Commute Options. Prior to onboarding with ARC, Wilkins served the State of Georgia in various executive-level roles with the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA), Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), and the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS).

She is currently a member of the Buckhead Rotary Club, an appointed Commission member for the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission, board trustee for the Atlanta Technical College Foundation, Board Director for WTS International, and Past President and member of WTS Atlanta. Dr. Wilkins is also a member of COMTO Atlanta, Public Relations Society of America and ULI Atlanta.

Dr. Wilkins received a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communications from the University of Georgia, a Master’s of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University and a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.

Dr. Wilkins resides in metro Atlanta with her husband Anthony, daughter Malia and “furry” son Roscoe.

Rotary Club of Atlanta West End
Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center*
800 Spring St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308