East Lake Foundation Welcomes Delta Community Credit Union Leader to Board, Strengthens its Deep Roots in the Community
ATLANTA—August 13, 2025—The East Lake Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of William Wesley, Senior Community Development Representative for Delta Community Credit Union and a passionate champion of social impact, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Wesley’s appointment further strengthens the Board’s direct connection to the East Lake community and its commitment to holistic neighborhood development.
With over 15 years of experience in financial services and entrepreneurship, Mr. Wesley brings a dynamic skill set to the Board, including expertise in program and project management, stakeholder engagement, social development and public speaking. In his current role at Delta Community Credit Union, he manages community investment strategies and a portfolio of school and nonprofit partners committed to improving the physical and financial well-being of young people and families. His contributions have earned him two top employee awards for individual production, performance and consistent dedication to the company’s members, purpose and vision.
“Having the opportunity to join the East Lake Board means the world to me, and I am thrilled to get started,” said Mr. Wesley. “As someone deeply invested in this community, both personally and professionally, I am eager to contribute to the Foundation’s enduring mission of igniting change and creating equitable pathways to opportunity for all residents.”
A true stakeholder in the East Lake neighborhood, Mr. Wesley has directly benefited from and actively contributed to the community’s growth. He is a proud “Drew Charter School Dad” and was a resident of The Villages of East Lake (VOEL) for more than five years. His hands-on involvement includes being a member of the “Trashy Dads” community clean-up crew, directing over $12,000 to support Drew Charter School’s Science Fair, securing over $10,000 in sponsorship support for the East Lake YMCA, and facilitating more than 15 financial education workshops for VOEL residents since 2020. He was also an East Lake Foundation scholarship recipient in 2020.
Mr. Wesley also actively serves as an executive and advisory board member for numerous organizations throughout Georgia and metro Atlanta, including the Georgia Council of Economic Education, Inspiredu, Atlanta Public Schools CTAE, Drew Charter School STEAM Advisory and previously the East Lake Neighborhood Community Association Board. He recently completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Social Entrepreneurship with a concentration on Economic Development of Cities from Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, as a first-generation college graduate. He aspires to leverage his education and experience to create social impact through initiatives utilizing emerging technology.
“William Wesley has been an integral part of the East Lake community’s fabric for years, and we are delighted to officially welcome him to our Board of Directors,” said Ilham Askia, President and CEO of the East Lake Foundation. “His lived experience within East Lake, coupled with his deep expertise in community development and financial empowerment, makes him an invaluable asset as we continue our holistic work to serve and uplift our residents.”
He passionately believes in work/life balance and is fiercely devoted to traveling and spending quality time with his wife and three children. He will join the East Lake board alongside Mark F. Eppert. To learn more about the East Lake Foundation and its transformative work, visit the East Lake Foundation’s website here.
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ABOUT THE EAST LAKE FOUNDATION
Founded in 1995, by 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 equitable access to the resources, tools and support needed to thrive.
The Foundation utilizes an integrated model for holistic community development that includes cradle-to-college education, mixed-income housing, community wellness, and economic vitality. This approach to building an equitable, healthy, and vibrant community creates a place where people of all ages and income levels choose to live.
East Lake Foundation’s transformative approach has become a national model for integrated and holistic community redevelopment now being replicated in 25+ additional neighborhoods across the country through Purpose Built Communities. For more information, please visit www.eastlakefoundation.org.
