Meka Murray

Special Assistant to the CEO/Board Liaison

Meka Murray started her career as an administrative professional almost 15 years ago with the Georgia Department of Public Health. For eight years, she served as the Program Associate and Early Intervention Specialist with the Babies Can’t Wait Program serving families with children affected by developmental delays across 16 counties. In 2016, Ms. Murray went on to join the Office of Inspector General as a Business Support Analyst supporting the Georgia WIC Program and the Deputy Inspector General for the Department of Public Health.

Currently, Ms. Murray is the Special Assistant to the CEO and Board Liason for Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI).

A proudly self-proclaimed “Wildcat,” Ms. Murray received her Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling & Case Management from Fort Valley State University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix, and her Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice from Columbus Technical College.

Meka is a true Georgia native residing in the state for more than 30 years and growing up only 10 miles away from Fort Benning, Georgia. Ms. Murray enjoys spending time with her family and is a volunteer for It’s a Military Life Inc., a non-profit that helps families navigate the challenges of balancing active duty and civilian lifestyles. She is a member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

One of my favorite quotes by Oprah Winfrey: “The single greatest thing you can do to change your life today would be to start being grateful for what you have right now.”

It is a great reminder of the importance of being content in what you already have and realizing how far you have come.