Carlos and Alisha Thomas Searcy, affectionately known as “Los and Lisha,” have dedicated their lives to public service. Carlos, a retired state trooper, served for 26 years with the Georgia State Patrol and 8 years in the U.S. Army Reserves. Alisha, Cobb County’s first African American elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, served the South Cobb area for 12 years and is a former school superintendent. She currently serves as the Southern Regional President for Education Reform Now and Democrats for Education Reform.

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Partners in life and leadership, Los and Lisha envisioned the foundation to continue serving the community, invest in young people, and create a legacy for their family. Their own educational journeys—Carlos as a non-traditional student and Alisha as a traditional student—highlight the transformative power of education. Together, they reside in Marietta, Georgia, with their blended family of five, co-lead their church's Social Action Committee, and co-own Yardshow ATL, a local yard card business.