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Frank Fernandez will be next CEO of the Reinvestment Fund
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Maria Saporta , SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
Atlanta United Way’s Milton Little, second from left, stands with the Community Foundation’s Frank Fernandez, Atlanta Regional Commission’s Anna Roach and Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Katie Kirkpatrick at a Learn 4 Life event in 2023. (Photo by Maria Saporta.) " data-image-caption=" Frank Fernandez, l...
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Key takeaway Here is standing next to United Way’s Milton Little, ARC’s Anna Roach and Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Katie Kirkpatrick at a Learn 4 Life annual meeting in December 2023.
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Frank Fernandez's departure from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to lead the Reinvestment Fund in Philadelphia marks a significant change in local leadership. As the former president and CEO of the Community Foundation, Fernandez played a key role in addressing Atlanta's social and economic challenges. His new position will take him out of the Atlanta area, leaving a void in the city's philanthropic landscape. The Community Foundation will need to find a suitable replacement to continue its work in supporting local communities. Fernandez's experience and connections in Atlanta will be missed, but his new role may also create opportunities for collaboration between the Reinvestment Fund and Atlanta-based organizations, potentially bringing new resources and expertise to the city. Atlanta's civic and business leaders will be watching to see how the Community Foundation adapts to this change and how Fernandez's new position might benefit the city in the long run.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news) ·
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What is this story about? Atlanta United Way’s Milton Little, second from left, stands with the Community Foundation’s Frank Fernandez, Atlanta Regional Commission’s Anna Roach and Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Katie Kirkpatrick at a Learn 4 Life event in 2023. (Photo by Maria Saporta.) " data-image-caption=" Frank Fernandez, l...
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