Bank of America Atlanta Market Executive Brings Deep
Community Roots, Cross-Sector Leadership to Foundation Board
ATLANTA—July 14, 2026 – The East Lake Foundation has announced the addition of Terri Block, market executive at Bank of America Atlanta, to its board of directors. Block brings extensive cross-sector experience and a strong record of community investment work throughout metro Atlanta.
The East Lake Foundation remains committed to ensuring every member of the East Lake community has access to the resources, tools and support needed to thrive. Through its integrated model of cradle-to-college and career education, mixed-income housing, community wellness and economic vitality, the Foundation continues to build a neighborhood where people of all ages and income levels can grow and succeed. Block’s addition to the board reflects the Foundation’s ongoing investment in leadership to advance that vision.
“Terri understands how to move resources toward real community impact,” said Ilham Askia, President and CEO of the East Lake Foundation. “Her work at Bank of America and leadership at CareerRise Atlanta reflect a deep commitment to economic opportunity. We look forward to her perspective and thought leadership at a critical time in our growth.”
As market executive at Bank of America Atlanta, Block directs the company’s philanthropic investments and community engagement strategy, partnering across sectors to expand economic opportunity and address critical community priorities. Her work connecting corporate investment to community impact will benefit the Foundation’s integrated approach to building strong, sustainable neighborhoods.
Block also serves as Board Chair of CareerRise Atlanta, where she guides workforce development strategies that connect talent to economic opportunity across the region. She also serves on the board of directors of Sweet Auburn Works. She is a member of Leadership Atlanta, Class of 2025, and has been recognized by Atlanta Magazine as one of its “Women Making a Mark.”
“Throughout my career, I have seen the impact that strong partnerships can have in expanding opportunity and creating lasting change,” said Block. “The East Lake Foundation has demonstrated what is possible when a community invests in people through education, housing, wellness, and economic vitality to create meaningful impact for families today while strengthening the future of East Lake.”
Block earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Emory University and an Executive MBA from Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business.
For more information, visit www.eastlakefoundation.org and follow the East Lake Foundation on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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About East Lake Foundation:
Founded in 1995 by real estate developer and philanthropist, Tom Cousins, the East Lake Foundation collaborates with The Villages of East Lake residents, Charles R. Drew Charter School families, and other key service providers to ensure every member of our community has access to the resources, tools and supports needed to thrive.
The Foundation utilizes an integrated model for holistic community development that includes cradle-to-college and career education, mixed-income housing, community wellness, and economic vitality. This approach to building a healthy and vibrant community creates a place where people of all ages and income levels choose to live.
The East Lake Foundation’s transformative approach has become the inspiration for integrated and holistic community redevelopment for close to 30 additional neighborhoods across the country through Purpose Built Communities. For more information, please visit www.eastlakefoundation.org.
For More Information, Contact:
Kaci Pollack
678-895-4488
