BIR Atlanta Chapter
Welcome! The goal of the BiR Atlanta Chapter is to create a connected community of roboticists supporting inclusivity in the Atlanta area - Students, researchers, and practitioners - for sharing knowledge, mentoring, outreach and advocacy. We will be hosting networking events, workshops, career fairs, and outreach opportunities. The Atlanta chapter is centered in a hub of academic and industry institutions and a fantastic place where we can work together to advance the goals of BiR.
To keep in touch with what we are up to, join the BiR Slack channel and mailing list! within the BiR slack, we have a dedicated channel (#atlanta_bir) where you can meet other local members and keep track of our events. And we look forward to meeting you all in person.
BiR Atlanta Chapter: Leadership
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Nolan Code
Nolan S. Code is the founder and executive director of the Atlanta AI and Robotics Initiative, a nonprofit preparing students for careers across the full AI infrastructure stack: energy, chips, data centers, cloud, cybersecurity, robotics, and quantum. A U.S. Army veteran, Georgia Tech MBA, and former Microsoft senior solution engineer, he builds workforce pipelines that turn students into operators, not observers.
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Milton Walker
Milton Walker is a 30-year technology veteran specializing in business development, Robotics/Physical AI, and computing solutions. Driving strategic partnerships at the intersection of complex hardware and software, he always prioritizes a customer-first approach to solving industry challenges. Deeply invested in his community, Milton serves on the boards of RoboGeorgia and Decatur Makers, and balances his professional life with family travel and astrophotography.
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Dr. Dwayne Joseph
Dr. Dwayne Joseph is an Assistant Professor of Physics and the Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP) at Morehouse College, as well as the Coordinator of the Dual Degree Engineering Program at the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC). His multi-institutional coordination role across Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University provides a strategic platform to lead broad, systemic transformations in pre-engineering pathways. Dr. Joseph specializes in designing, executing, and evaluating robotics curricula that bridge liberal arts environments with high-tech research fields, focusing his pedagogical efforts on modernizing introductory sequences.
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Winston Doss
Winston Doss is a 2026 Morehouse College graduate with a B.S. in Computer Science, passionate about robotics and robotic prosthetics. He currently serves as the robotics cohort lead for the Atlanta AI and Robotics Initiative.
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Kidd Kong
Kidd Kong is an entrepreneur, inventor, and youth advocate dedicated to empowering the next generation through innovation and education. As the Founder and Executive Director of the KidKong Association, he has developed impactful youth programs serving communities across the country. He is also the founder of ROBOKONG, a STEM robotics and electric vehicle education initiative that introduces inner-city youth to robotics, engineering, and emerging technologies. A holder of two U.S. patents, Kidd combines innovation, leadership, and community impact to inspire future leaders and create opportunities that change lives.
Please join Black in Robotics and our Slack channel for the Atlanta Chapter's future events
Upcoming Events
Past Events:
BiR Atlanta Chapter Launch Event 2026
The BiR Atlanta Chapter launched on July 23, 2026, 6-8pm EST at Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs. Join BiR here: https://blackinrobotics.org/join-us