SEM Link Founder and Executive Director honored as Atlanta Magazine 2019 Women Making a Mark

ATLANTA - May 30, 2019 - PRLog -- Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. is pleased to announce its Founder and Executive Director, Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith, as one of the 13 honorees for Atlanta Magazine's 2019 Women Making a Mark Program. The Women Making a Mark Program identifies individuals doing extraordinary work in the Atlanta community. The editors carefully selected each honoree, taking into consideration nominations from the public. Each woman is profiled in Atlanta Magazine's June issue and will be recognized at an intimate awards luncheon on June 14th. "I'm so thankful to Atlanta Magazine for selecting me as one of their 2019 Women Making a Mark honorees.  The work of SEM Link is work that I love and a passionate about, so it is great to be recognized for it and to be among the list of the other amazing women that are honorees this year," expressed Smith.

The 2019 Women Making a Mark honorees include:

· Alyssa Fagien | Founder, ATL Bucket List; Founder and CEO, Atlys Media

·Liz Gillespie | Partner and Vice President of Marketing, North American Properties

·Soumaya Khalifa | Founder and Executive Director, Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta

·Nancy Mansfield | Professor of Legal Studies, Georgia State University; Director, WomenLead

·Sharon Mason | President and CEO, Cobb Chamber of Commerce

·Linda Matzigkeit | Chief Administrative Officer, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

·Michelle Maziar | Founding Director, City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs

·Denene Millner | Author and Co-Host of Georgia Public Broadcasting's "A Seat at the Table"

·Penelope McPhee | President, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

·Tokiwa Smith | Founder and Executive Director, Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc.

·Carol Waddy | Director of Community Affairs and Strategic Engagement, Chick-Fil-A

·Tameeka Law Walker | Partner, Georgia Perinatal Consultants

·Toni Washington | Fire Chief, City of Decatur

[SEM Link]:

Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link, Inc. (SEM Link), a tax-exempt national nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 by Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia on the premise that exposure to members of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) communities is critical to student achievement and career exploration in math and science.  Our two core programs, Experimental Design Program and Math and Science Career Academy, enhance the STEM educational experience for K-12 students by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM activities, explore STEM careers and learn about real-world applications of STEM. Since our inception we have served thousands of youth in Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay Area and the DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia). SEM Link currently offers programs in Atlanta and the DMV.  Like SEM Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/semlinkinc) and follow @semlink on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/semlink) or @semlink on Instagram (http://instagram.com/semlink). For more information about SEM Link visit our website at www.semsuccess.org or email us at info@semsuccess.org.

About Atlanta Magazine:

First published in 1961 as the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce magazine, Atlanta magazine marks its 58th year in 2019 as the city of Atlanta's most prestigious publication—having been recognized with hundreds of awards for excellence in journalism and design, including the National Magazine Award, the industry's highest honor. Through the years, the magazine has expanded its portfolio to include Atlanta Magazine's HOME, Southbound, and atlantamagazine.com, along with thriving events and Atlanta Magazine Custom Media division. Atlanta magazine is part of Hour Media Group, a multimedia company which publishes and produces 132 magazines and custom titles, 37 consumer websites, and 65 shows and events throughout the United States. For additional information, visit atlantamagazine.com.