Elect Reggie Copeland for Marietta City Council Ward 5
Born at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA in 1962, Reginald Maurice Copeland is a homegrown candidate like no other. He began his success as a tri-athletic attendee of Marietta High School, then moving on to graduate cum laude with a BA in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Piedmont College. Afterwards, he then proceeded to attain a Master’s degree in Education & Counseling from the University of Georgia, and then a Master’s degree in Divinity with a concentration in pastoral care from Emory University six years later. Reginald, or Reggie for short, currently resides within Ward 5. There he is an advocate for cultural diversity, a licensed counselor for low income families, and a community leader and motivator. Reggie Copeland is a down-to-earth candidate, who enjoys a range of hobbies and has served in several different occupations. From golfing, cycling, and fitness, to reading, traveling, and listening to music; Reggie keeps his body and mind active.
VOTE Reggie Copeland
“Together we will THRIVE in Ward 5”
The Result Oriented Candidate
WHO IS REGGIE COPELAND?
- An Advocate for cultural diversity which exist in WARD 5
- President of RMC Empowerment Center, Inc.
- He recognizes the importance of Leadership and Vision
- He is an individual who is Loving, Caring, Concerned, Passionate and Compassionate
- A team player who works for inclusiveness realizing that (All Lives Matter)
- Developer & Writer of Strategic Planning That Works When You Work It
- Educator-Motivator-Teacher-Consultant
EDUCATION:
Emory University- Atlanta, Georgia
(Master of Divinity with concentration in Pastoral Care, 1992)
- Awarded Robert Woodruff CocaCola Academic Scholarship
University of Georgia- Athens, Georgia
(Master of Education and Counseling, 1986)
- Class President
Piedmont College- Demorest, Georgia
(BA in Sociology and Criminal Justice, 1984)
- Graduated cum laude
- Received Criminal Justice Award
Marietta High School- Marietta, Georgia
(Diploma, College Prep and Tri-Athlete, 1980)
- Lettered in 3 Sports: Football, Basketball & Baseball
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Served in the United States Air Force as an officer & Chaplain Candidate
Completed (4) advanced units of Clinical Education at Emory Hospital
Completed leadership seminars at Boston University
Certified Licensed Counselor
Completed Marietta Police Academy for Pastors
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP:
Marietta Pastor Police Forum
Cobb Energy Equity Organization
Cobb Coalition for Public Safety
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
AWARDS AND HONORS:
National Recognition of Achievement as Outstanding Young Man of America
Featured in Ebony Magazine as a Future Leader of America
Received NAACP Award for Outstanding Leadership as a Community Activist
First African American athlete to graduate with honors from Piedmont College
Selected by The Georgia Informer as one of the Top Ten Motivational Speakers
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Leadership and Team Building
Strategic Planning, Budgeting and Marketing
Mission and Vision Development
Conflict Resolution Staff Training, Development and Supervision
Organizing Groups
Community Service
Couseling
Research and Development
Program Design and Implementation
Equipping and Empowering
Data Gathering and Analysis
Operations Management
Conducting Demographic Studies
EMPLOYMENT SYNOPSIS:
Pathway to Hope Counseling Services – S/T Therapist
Supply Minister / Chaplain for various funeral homes
State of Georgia Department of Offender Rehabilitation – Former Counselor
Bishop and Senior Pastor of House of Hope International
Served as Senior Pastor of various churches in a variety of cities