Community Engagement
Our mission is to help people. We proudly support organizations that share that vision with our time, talents, and finances.
Organizations we support
Leading Georgia's AI Community:
The Georgia AI Alliance
Founded and organized by Workfast Consulting
Georgia AI Alliance is dedicated to advancing AI understanding and adoption across Georgia. Each month, the Alliance runs 15+ events — from networking lunches and technical build sessions and demos to industry-specific discussion groups — drawing 75+ attendees at our monthly lunch alone. Companies including Microsoft and Delta have hosted Alliance events, and the Alliance aggregates in-person AI events from groups across the state to support community-wide connection.
In April 2026, Workfast helped organize Atlanta AI Week, drawing over 1,200 attendees across three days at Atlanta Tech Village. The Alliance is also helping support an NSF grant proposal for “AI Ready Georgia,” and provides speakers to conferences and community organizations including Scouting America's Atlanta Area Council, Rotary groups, foster care organizations, and senior citizen groups.
Workfast co-founders Matt Barnes and James Stovall organize the Alliance and its programming.
Goshen Valley
Workfast co-founder Matt Barnes serves on Goshen Valley's board of directors.
Goshen Valley provides hope and healing to foster youth and vulnerable families through trauma-responsive, relationship-based care. Their vision is to create lasting generational change by delivering high-quality, evidence-based services across North Georgia. Rooted in faith, Goshen Valley values family, service, wellness, learning, and integrity, all guided by a commitment to excellence and innovation. They believe every child deserves a safe, loving home and a path toward a brighter future. Through their holistic approach, Goshen Valley empowers individuals and families to heal, grow, and thrive.
LeaderImpact
LeaderImpact is a volunteer-led global movement that exists to help leaders grow personally, professionally, and spiritually, fostering a life of true significance and lasting impact. Their mission is to empower top-level and marketplace leaders to integrate faith, character, and excellence—spurring meaningful transformation in their homes, workplaces, and communities. At the heart of their values are real relationships, uncommon opportunities, a positive outlook, and tangible life change through peer support, servant leadership, and intentional development
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers - Atlanta Chapter
The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting professionals who tackle the world’s most complex and critical challenges. Their mission is clear: “We serve those who solve the complex and critical problems of the world”. Guided by core values of integration, inclusion, professional excellence, and diversity, they unite engineers through education, research, training, and global collaboration. IISE empowers its members to drive positive impact across industries and around the globe.
The Service League of Cherokee County
The mission of the Service League of Cherokee County is to meet the essential needs of local children and families by directing all funds raised through community efforts toward providing food, clothing, and medical and dental support. Comprised entirely of volunteer members who each commit a minimum number of service hours annually, the League focuses on delivering tangible assistance and ensuring financial transparency in every case. Their mission drives consistent, long‑standing support for the well‑being and development of children across Cherokee County.
Georgia Tech
Both Workfast co-founders are Georgia Tech alumni and are actively involved. James Stovall serves on the College of Computing Advisory Board and is a past Executive Committee Trustee of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association.