Ingrid Thompson

Ingrid Thompson began her career with Delta Airlines over 35 years ago and is currently the CEO of Nehemiah Project Community Development Corporation and the founder of Harvest Rain Early Learning Academy in Fairburn Georgia. Ingrid has been a champion in the South Fulton Community in the area of Early Childhood Development, Afterschool Enrichment, and Leadership Programs for at-risk Youth for over 19 years. Her passion and commitment to Community Development have contributed to improving the quality of life for hundreds of families in the areas of Affordable Housing, Neighborhood Revitalization, Health, Economic Development, Education and Advocacy. Ingrid has over 20 years of experience in acquisition, rehab/renovations and real-estate management.

Ingrid graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a B.A. in Business Administration and Marketing and a Masters of Education from Regent University. She is an active leader in her church and a member of various community groups such as the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) in Fairburn, Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT), the National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations (NACEDA), South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), Home Repair Network; Georgia Association Young Children (GAYC), and the Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA).