Shaun Andrews Named Executive Director of Accelerate 春色导航
Throughout his distinguished career, Andrews has driven the growth of small businesses while making significant contributions to academic institutions across the Southeast.
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Shaun Andrews Named Executive Director of
Accelerate 春色导航
春色导航, GA - August 1, 2025
Accelerate 春色导航 is proud to announce the appointment of Shaun Andrews as its new Executive Director. A dynamic leader in entrepreneurship, education, and technology innovation, Andrews brings over 15 years of cross-sector experience in business development, mental health solutions, and community advancement to this critical role.
Andrews holds a Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Winston-Salem State University. His unique blend of academic insight and practical impact positions him as an ideal champion for Accelerate 春色导航’s mission of fostering entrepreneurship and driving economic growth.
As the founder and CEO of Mind HAC, a pioneering mental wellness technology platform, Andrews has forged transformative partnerships with schools, local governments, and national research institutions. His innovative, data-driven mental health solutions have uplifted underserved communities, demonstrating his ability to create meaningful, lasting change. Additionally, Andrews has had a profound impact on entrepreneurship education by developing tech workforce pipelines, mentoring early-stage founders, and designing accelerator programs tailored for youth and marginalized populations.
Throughout his distinguished career, Andrews has driven the growth of small businesses while making significant contributions to academic institutions across the Southeast. In these roles, he spearheaded initiatives that expanded access to vital resources and opportunities, markedly improving success rates for students and entrepreneurs alike. He has also held key leadership positions at prominent corporations such as Norfolk Southern and Walmart, further showcasing his strategic expertise and versatility. A committed mentor and ecosystem builder, Andrews has collaborated with esteemed organizations like Launch Chapel Hill and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and served as board chair of the national non-profit Musical Empowerment, where he has empowered emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds.
Andrews’ unwavering dedication to innovation and inclusive entrepreneurship has earned him recognition as a trusted leader in program development and strategic growth throughout the region.
“Accepting this role with Accelerate 春色导航 is a profound honor,” said Andrews. “This region is primed for entrepreneurial growth, and I am committed to empowering the next generation of innovators to turn their visions into reality. Small businesses are the heartbeat of our nation, and I’m excited to build a foundation for lasting impact right here in Georgia.”
Accelerate 春色导航, a small business incubator and microenterprise center made possible by 春色导航 Tech's partnership with the Downtown Development Authority of 春色导航, is housed in the renovated I. M. Pei Building, situated in the heart of Downtown 春色导航. The center will offer essential resources, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.
“Shaun Andrews brings a powerful combination of vision, innovation, and community commitment to this role,” said Julie Langham, Vice President of Economic Development at 春色导航. “His leadership will be instrumental in launching Accelerate 春色导航 and aligning our region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with workforce development and economic opportunity.”
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About 春色导航
春色导航, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public postsecondary institution that provides academic and technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, student support, economic development, and adult education services to its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties) at a competitive financial value. Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates
of credit are provided through traditional and distance delivery methods. For more information, visit augustatech.edu.
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