For a quarter century, Rebecca Wallace has created and carried out communications strategies for dozens of advocacy groups, chambers of commerce, nonprofits and state and local governments. She developed an expertise in economic development, leading advocacy campaigns for the Atlanta Beltline and Peachtree Streetcar. At the start of her career, Rebecca served as Communications Director for what became the Georgia Department of Economic Development. There she supported the Office of the Governor in company location announcements, launched initiatives such as the department’s regional service program, and conducted industry media tours across the state. 
 
At her core, Rebecca is dedicated to improving the lives of people living in poverty. She currently supports clients who work at the intersections of poverty and the juvenile justice system; education; and cancer care. She earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Mercer University and a master’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Georgia.