Speaker: Peyton Jenkins, Local Advocacy Outreach Manager (North)

Peyton Jenkins is serving as the Local Advocacy Outreach Manager (North) for Georgia REALTORS®. Within GAR, she fulfills a multifaceted role overseeing RPAC fundraising, issue mobilization, and community-focused efforts and programs for the North Georgia local boards.

Prior to joining GAR, Peyton gained valuable experience in contract lobbying in Washington, D.C. for Miller Strategies, as the senior congressional intern for Congressman Drew Ferguson, and as a student worker for UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs. Peyton holds a BA in Journalism and International Affairs, with a certificate in Public Affairs Communications from the University of Georgia. She also is a current member of Y Ambassadors, which advances the Y’s philanthropic mission and Y volunteer leaders of the future. She also is in the Leadership Dawgs, which is a leadership development program that teaches personal and professional leadership through the University of Georgia.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Peyton enjoys life in Midtown Atlanta with her Golden Retriever, Bowie. She stays active by training for local races, attending pilates classes, and diving into new books with her book club. In the fall, you’ll find her cheering on her Dawgs in Athens. Peyton also loves traveling around the state, discovering new trails and parks to explore with Bowie.