DULUTH, GA – Gwinnett Young Professionals (GYP), a program of the Gwinnett Chamber, proudly announces the winners of its 2025 35 Under 35 Awards, presented by 3 Summits Law. The awards ceremony took place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning in Duluth, Georgia.
The 35 Under 35 Awards celebrate emerging leaders who are making a remarkable impact in their professions and within the Gwinnett community. Nearly 200 nominations were received, and from those, 70 finalists were named. Of these finalists, 35 were selected as this year’s honorees, each exemplifying leadership, service, and innovation.
2025 35 Under 35 Award Winners
- Luis Andino — Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity Inc
- Nimi Bello — Link Empower
- Jonathan Brilling — Auditory Verbal Center
- Jeff Cadran — Mitsubishi Electric Classic
- Morgan Chen — Morgan Chen Productions
- Chari Chin-Young — World Peace Connection
- Madison Chucci — Explore Gwinnett
- RaeLynn Conner — Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
- Deepali Desai — United Way of Greater Atlanta
- Muhammad Dhanani — Premier Petroleum Inc
- Josiah Fielteau — Neuronet Design LLC
- Alison Greer — Gas South District
- Haven Hendrix — Gwinnett County Government
- Lisa Huynh — Georgia Gwinnett College
- DeVonte Johnson — Eastside Dental Group
- Christine Keck — The Meliora School Inc
- Sarah Lanier — Andersen Tate & Carr, P.C.
- Ashley Mandowa-Mora — Mandowa & Company, LLC
- Jennifer Mina — Emory University
- Nate Minor — Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc
- Charmaine Mora-Ozuna — Emory University School of Medicine
- Angedith Poggi — Angedith Poggi, LLC
- Daja Robinson — Redefined Mind Center for Change, LLC
- Katelyn Roth — Gas South District
- Jadayia Sinclair — Rainbow Village
- Nishant Singh — Axon
- Hattie Smith — City of Sugar Hill
- Chavalle Taylor — Embark Behavioral Health
- Juan Terrazas — Path United Inc
- Gracelyn Thrash — American Cancer Society
- Joe Twiner — Peachtree Farm
- Aaliyah Utti — Aaliyah Utti Grant Writing
- Mariana Villarreal — InTouch Financial Group
- Maria Vizcaino Garcia — GALEO
In addition to honoring this year’s class of 35 Under 35, the program recognized the 2025 Gwinnett Young Professional of the Year, awarded to Cameron Barnhill with Jackson EMC, for outstanding commitment to personal growth, community involvement, and professional excellence.
“Each of these young professionals represents the next generation of leadership in Gwinnett,” said Melissa Ramirez, Senior Manager of Gwinnett Young Professionals. “Their drive, creativity, and commitment to serving others set the bar high—not only for their peers but for our entire business community. GYP is proud to champion and connect these dynamic leaders as they continue to make meaningful contributions across every sector of our region.”
The evening’s celebration reflected the energy and purpose of GYP’s mission—to engage and develop the next generation of leaders through meaningful programming, connection, and professional growth.
For more information about Gwinnett Young Professionals or to learn how to get involved, visit www.gwinnettyoungprofessionals.com.
