Nastassja Cockrell is a native of Dayton, Ohio but has resided in Atlanta since 2012. Nastassja holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. Nastassja has worked with the Georgia Department of Human Services for the past 11 years in various roles. Nastassja's most recent role is in Residential Childcare Licensing as a compliance manager. Nastassja's passion has always been protecting the most vulnerable populations. Nastassja actively volunteers with Grls Give, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Nastassja serves as the Vice President of the Sugarloaf Chapter of Grls ATL and the Membership Director of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc.