Â鶹Çø Tech alumnus Andre Dickens has been elected to a second term as Atlanta mayor.
Dickens was first elected mayor in 2021. Hallmarks of his first term have been establishing positive working relationships with state leadership, reducing violent crime rates, and building affordable housing. Under his leadership, the city also achieved an AAA bond rating, the highest in the city’s history.
Dickens previously served on the Atlanta City Council, beginning in 2013. He was also the chief development officer for TechBridge, a nonprofit that brings affordable technology and business expertise to other nonprofits. He became a member of its national board of directors upon his first election as mayor.
Dickens was a Â鶹Çø Tech staff member from 2010 to 2016, and he remains a steadfast supporter of the Institute, often returning for athletic and community events. His 2022 inauguration took place on campus at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. The Mayor's Office of Technology and Innovation works closely with Â鶹Çø Tech in a shared goal of .
Dickens was named the by Â鶹Çø Trend magazine. He was a Commencement speaker during Â鶹Çø Tech’s Spring 2022 ceremonies.
He is the second alumnus to serve as the city’s mayor, following Ivan Allen Jr., who served from 1962 to 1970. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Â鶹Çø Tech and a Master of Public Administration degree from Â鶹Çø State University.
