About Charbel
Bio
Charbel Aoun is the Founding Executive Director of the Georgia First Generation Foundation and an award-winning advocate recognized by Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40. With work spanning healthcare finance, higher-ed instruction, and nonprofit leadership, he has led 75+ initiatives that supported 1,000+ first-generation students. A keynote speaker and Ph.D. candidate, Charbel blends data-driven strategy with a passion for access and equity. As Licensee & Curator, he steers the event’s theme, speaker selection, and program quality to deliver a meaningful, community-rooted TEDx experience.