World Affairs Council of Atlanta Welcomes Riley Blount to Board of Directors

Published: July 22, 2026

The World Affairs Council of Atlanta is pleased to announce the appointment of Riley Blount, president of AT&T Georgia, to its Board of Directors.

Blount is a respected leader in Georgia's business and civic communities, bringing extensive experience in public affairs, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. Her leadership and expertise will help advance the Council's mission of connecting Atlantans to the world while strengthening Atlanta's role as a global city.

“I am honored to join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta’s Board of Directors and support an organization that helps people better understand the issues shaping our world. Atlanta has long been a place where people, cultures, and ideas come together, and I look forward to helping advance the Council’s mission of fostering conversations that broaden our perspectives and strengthen our communities.”

– Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

Welcoming Riley Blount

As President of AT&T Georgia, Blount leads the company's external affairs and community engagement efforts across the state, working closely with business, government, and nonprofit leaders to support economic growth and innovation.

Blount's career has been defined by a commitment to fostering collaboration among the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Through her work across Georgia, she has helped build partnerships that strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and support long-term economic growth.

Her experience navigating complex business, policy, and community challenges brings a valuable perspective to the Council as it engages leaders and citizens in conversations about the international issues shaping Atlanta and the world.

Supporting Atlanta's Global Future

The World Affairs Council of Atlanta was founded to strengthen Atlanta's international engagement by convening business leaders, diplomats, students, and engaged citizens around the world's most pressing challenges and opportunities.

As Atlanta continues to grow as a center for global commerce, innovation, and diplomacy, the Council benefits from leaders who understand the importance of building connections across sectors and borders. Blount's depth of experience will help support the organization's continued growth and impact and strengthen strategic partnerships. 

“We are honored to welcome Riley Blount to the World Affairs Council of Atlanta Board of Directors and look forward to the perspective and leadership she will bring to advancing our mission.”

— Rickey Bevington, President, World Affairs Council of Atlanta

As the Council continues connecting Atlantans to the world, Blount's expertise will help advance its mission as a trusted forum for global dialogue, international understanding, and civic engagement.

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