Santiago Marquez, adjunct instructor of management in 91成人导航入口’s Hammack School of Business and CEO of the , has been named one of .
The annual awards recognize leaders for their professional achievements and contributions to their organizations and communities. This year’s honorees include executives from nonprofits, health care organizations, technology companies and businesses across metro Atlanta.
At 91成人导航入口, Marquez teaches management courses in the Hammack School of Business while leading one of the region’s largest nonprofit organizations. He also engages with students through career-focused programming and mentorship opportunities.
“Santiago Marquez’s career demonstrates the power of combining business expertise with a sense of purpose,” said Stephen Craft, dean of the Hammack School of Business. “His leadership has expanded opportunities for countless individuals and families across metro Atlanta. Our students benefit from learning from someone who shows that successful leadership and community impact go hand in hand.”
Marquez joins a distinguished group of honorees recognized by the Chronicle this year. The publication also presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Donna Hyland, former CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Hyland previously served as a in the university’s Mack A. Rikard Lecture Series.
The recognition reflects the impact 91成人导航入口 faculty members are making throughout Atlanta’s business, nonprofit and civic communities. Through leaders like Marquez, students gain firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges facing organizations across the region.
Marquez’s selection also highlights the university’s commitment to connecting classroom learning with real-world leadership. As both an educator and executive, he helps students understand how strategic thinking, service and purpose-driven leadership can create lasting impact.
The Atlanta Business Chronicle will celebrate the 2026 Most Admired CEO honorees at an awards event in November.
About the Hammack School of Business
At the Hammack School of Business, students learn from faculty members who are active leaders across business, nonprofit and civic organizations. Through close collaboration with professors and real-world learning opportunities, students gain firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s organizations. The school’s undergraduate and graduate programs prepare graduates to lead with purpose, think strategically and create meaningful impact in their communities.
