Community & Civic Organizations
Ambassador Andrew Young, The Andrew J. Young Foundation
“We have a responsibility to develop a science of civility that allows us to live together as brothers and sisters lest we perish together as fools. That’s what the Georgia leadership exchange does around the world.
I am grateful that Georgia State University is active in leading not only Atlanta and Georgia but hopefully the world.”
American Jewish Committee
“GILEE is a model for peer-to-peer professional development as well as cutting edge technology identification that benefits all communities where they work. They also become better protectors of human rights and liberties.”
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Anti-Defamation League (ADL) - Southeast
“The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) has been a resource to ADL and the larger community for many years. These education programs, enable American and Israeli law enforcement officials to consider best practices in preventing terrorist attacks in public place, information sharing, building societal resilience, and quickly returning a stricken community to a normal state of operations.”
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Conexx
“From the post 9/11 urgency in identifying technologies for evacuation of high-rises, through today’s need to support and protect first responders, you personally and GILEE have been great partners for our organization. Together we find ways to make our communities stronger, more resilient and a safer place for everyone to live in.”
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Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta (JFGA)
“Israeli security and counter-terrorism best practices bring a unique perspective to local law enforcement and put Atlanta in the vanguard of public safety preparedness. GILEE’s peer-to-peer training and partnership model is one that other cities should emulate.”
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