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Member Spo

Each month ASC features four members doing big things in Atlanta !

Aurora Alea

Aurora Juarez is the type of person you meet and you won ’ t forget . With her multicultural family and friends and her strong business mentality , she has grown to have a unique personality and presence . She attended Atlanta International School , graduating with an International Baccalaureate Degree , and then graduated with a Bachelor in Business Administration at Georgia State University . She will be continuing her studies in the near future .
Aurora is a driven individual with a vision for change and to help others . She enjoys always staying busy and trying new things , even if it means parachuting out of a plane or trying out a new dance class . She is a passionate individual determined for success and thrives with hard work . Working side-by-side with Ash Serrano and Eleni Bafas , she knows they will achieve greatness .
Alea Bennett is a marketing executive , avid runner , and philanthropy aficionado . Raised in small-town Rutledge , Georgia , she aspired to more than the stereotypical lifestyle of her peers . “ Marry your high school sweetheart , go into the family business , and have kids . That was the norm , it just wasn ’ t what I was meant for .” Eager to break the mold , Alea put herself through college by maintaining a full-time job . It was in undergrad where she began her career in marketing .
Since graduating from The University of Georgia , Alea has made a name for herself in the nonprofit community . “ I knew , form the beginning that my calling was to help people -- I just had no clue how .” Alea is now the founder of the nonprofit , Therefor ©. The sole purpose of Therefor © is to invest into women in the Atlanta community through education and empowerment .
Age ? 26
Occupation ? I am an Administrative Professional at Brixmor Property Group
From ? I grew up in Atlanta but my family is from Spain and Panama
Neighborhood ? Buckhead
How would your friends describe you ? My friends would describe me as loving , unique , generous , altruistic , intelligent , hard-working , cultured , motivated & adventurous
What ’ s your favorite tv show ? Game of Thrones or Vikings
What is your favorite fall activity ? Hiking or camping in the outdoors to see all of the seasonal changes
Why did you join ASC ? I joined ASC because I believe in the organization and saw its potential . I wanted to be a part of a change in women and how they treat each other .
Age ? 27
Occupation ? Founder of Therefor ©, Director of Marketing and Communications
From ? Rutledge , Ga
Neighborhood ? Doraville
How would your friends describe you ? “ Alea thinks in efficiency , feels in rationality , and dreams in Disney ”
What ’ s your favorite tv show ? Game of Thrones
What is your favorite fall activity ? I love wreath-making , pumpkin carving , and designing my costume but most of all , I love waking up to the fall air blowing through my open windows .
Why did you join ASC ? I love what Atlanta Social Club stands for . ASC encompasses what every woman should look for in a group of friends . Since I have joined this club , I have experienced nothing but acceptance , empowerment , and a sense of community . I cannot wait to watch our group expand , and am passionate to assist in the process .
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