Ashley Smith has degrees in business and has held consulting and management positions but it is the pivot from her professional mindset to the path that God designed her for that she believes to be the most important. God has given her a wealth of discernment and clarified her role as an encourager and joining Beacon Parent is part of that journey. She has spent the last several years managing a hybrid education environment for her children, has a passion for walking alongside others who think they can’t do it and is actively involved in building a high school curriculum for her Christ-centered school community. Ashley enjoys oil painting, carpentry and design and loves educational approaches that allow students to discover their unique passions, interests and gifts. She and husband, Todd Smith, live in Atlanta with their two amazing children and beloved dog and are members of Restoration Church.

Ashley Goodwin is a passionately devoted wife and mother to five incredible children. She would tell you that she has been blessed beyond measure; although unaware early on, she can undeniably look back and see the Creator’s extraordinarily purposeful plan for her life. Ashley was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Furman University and continued her education at the London School of Economics. While there, God abruptly altered Ashley’s plans and rearranged her future to align with His. She left Graduate school, came back to the States and immediately met and married the love of her life, Matt, an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. Moving to Southern California, Ashley became the Special Events Director for The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel. While there, she cultivated her love for entertaining and hospitality along the beautiful shores of the Pacific Ocean. Upon moving back to Atlanta at the end of Matt’s commission, Ashley expanded her event management talents and worked for both profit and non-profit organizations, including the Northwestern Mutual and Camp Twin Lakes, respectively. Ashley retired when she became pregnant with her first child and in so doing, assumed her greatest promotion, first as Mother, then as Homemaker and eventually Educator. For over two decades, Ashley has solely committed herself to her family and homeschooling her five children, effectively teaching them to embrace a Biblical world view. Today, Ashley and her husband, Matt, reside in Atlanta, Georgia and have been married for over 25 years. They have two sons and three daughters. She enjoys entertaining, spending time in the Word, being outdoors and most of all nurturing her family. Ashley remains exclusively focused on attaining her God-given directive to “raise up children with hearts equipped for ETERNITY.”

“Train up a child in the way they shall go and when they are old, they shall not turn from it.” - Proverbs 22:6

Casey Cunningham is a nationally recognized business leader, keynote speaker, and the visionary founder and CEO of XINNIX, the premier professional development company dedicated to the achievement of excellence in others. A transformational force in the financial services industry and beyond, Casey brings more than three decades of executive leadership experience, Innovation, and a relentless commitment to performance. Known for her ability to ignite belief in individuals and organizations, Casey has influenced thousands of professionals through her work in sales productivity, leadership accountability, and performance culture. Under her leadership, XINNIX has earned over 30 awards for itsexceptional workplace culture, including recognition as one of Atlanta’s “Best Places to Work” and one of the nation’s “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.” Before founding XINNIX in 2002, Casey served as Executive Vice President of a $4 billion enterprise, where she was one of the highest-ranking female executives in the industry. She went on to architect one of the most proven, high-impact training programs in the market today-transforming how companies grow, lead, and inspire talent. Casey’s influence extends across industries and boardrooms. She has been named one of Atlanta’s Top Female Entrepreneurs, a Woman of Influence by HousingWire, a NAWRB Roaring Twenty award winner, and was ranked #5 on Atlanta Women’s Pacesetters List. Her work is widely sought after by CEOs, senior executives, and leadership teams navigating disruption, growth, and innovation. Casey brings not only deep strategic expertise but also an unwavering belief in the power of people, culture, and purpose-driven leadership to deliver lasting results.

Jennifer comes to us with a pretty diverse background. She is a former labor and delivery nurse turned homeschool mom, turned health, fitness and lifestyle coach….and she loves to write about it all. When she and her husband, Freddie, adopted their 2 daughters (now adults), she promised The Lord to raise them to know, follow and love him. She says she learned pretty quickly that to actually do that well, she would have to learn from scratch. Though she was raised by loving parents, it was not a Christian home and she had no reference as to what “following Jesus” as a family looked like. Through her own journey over the past 23 years, she has developed a passion for the family as God intended it to be, and intentional, purposeful motherhood. Motherhood, and discipling her daughters and other young women to this very day, is her primary ministry.

Jenny-Lynn Buntin is a strategy consultant who has worked with a number of clients throughout the United States in both the business and political sectors including The George W. Bush Presidential Center, Concordia, Synovus Financial Services and the NFL Alumni Association. Jenny-Lynn previously worked in the White House in the administration of President George W. Bush in the Office of the First Lady, Laura Bush. In this capacity, she was responsible for the planning and coordination of hundreds of events both domestically and internationally. Jenny-Lynn also served Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice and the Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Nancy Brinker at the U. S. Department of State. Post-presidency, Jenny-Lynn was engaged to assist with the launch of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and Institute as well as the building of one of the Institute’s main focus areas, the Women’s Initiative. Jenny-Lynn graduated with honors from the University of Mississippi with a BBA in Marketing.

Kimberly Oden is a strategic leader, gifted communicator, and passionate advocate for families walking in truth. With a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Concordia, she brings a unique blend of insight, organization, and Spirit-led discernment to every role. For over two decades, she has helped build and support organizations that equip families to live with intentionality and Kingdom purpose. As co-founder and former Chief Administrator of Valor Christian Academy (formerly Legacy Community Academy), Kimberly helped pioneer a hybrid educational model and develop systems that empowered both staff and families. She also leads her own consulting business— Sift—where she helps streamline systems to increase impact. In addition to her role as Connections Director at Restoration Church, Kimberly has been an integral part of Beacon Parent since its early development. She is currently pursuing pastoral credentialing and writing a devotional book designed to help believers break emotional chains and walk in lasting freedom. Kimberly is passionate about bringing clarity and strategic order to people and systems—empowering others to walk in Truth, stay grounded in purpose, and live with intentionality. She and her husband, Markel, have raised four sons—two of whom are now married—and are grateful for the ongoing adventure of stewarding a legacy rooted in faith, family, and intentional living.

Lauren Tatum is a lover of Jesus, wife to Eric and mom to four girls. She is an entrepreneur and passion pursuer who believes in taking initiative and walking in obedience to God's calling. 

Lauren formerly owned a branding and marketing agency outside of Atlanta, Georgia. The company launched in 2016 and then Lauren sold her equity interest in 2022. Soon after she began developing Affordable Adoption Georgia by Banks, Stubbs & McFarland alongside her husband. This passion project was birthed out of their own adoption story and love for orphans. 

Now serving as the Chairman of the board for Beacon Parent, Lauren brings expertise in building organizations from the ground up, management of people and projects, team building, strategic development, organization and scaling growth. 

Happily married for 28 years to Robert who is my rock. Mom to Hunter. We survived the teenage years and now he is one of my favorite humans! Mom to fur baby Beau, the sweetest Goldendoodle ever. Things I could not live without…Jesus, my family, coffee, long walks in nature, and chocolate. I sincerely love everyone and want all to come to know the love of Jesus. Celebrating my 30th year in real estate. Forever grateful for a career that l love and the amazing clients God has placed in my life to serve. Many of my clients have become lifelong friends. My career is my mission field!

Always seeking the Lord’s guidance on how He would have me use my time, talent and treasure. Past service includes:

• Board Member – FLOOD Student Missions

• Co-Chair – Atlanta Real Estate Prayer Breakfast

• Chair – The Potter’s House Charity Golf Tournament

• Women’s Bible Study Leader – 10 years

• Starting Point Leader – NPCC

• Client Advocate (Counselor) – The Hope Center

• Host – The Prophecy Pros Conference