Dr. Wesley E. Myrick

Dr. Wesley E. Myrick is the Executive Director of the Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center (The Center), where he leads a statewide mission to unite Georgia’s diverse faith communities in advocating for the common good. Known for his strategic insight and ability to connect seemingly unrelated people and processes, Dr. Myrick works tirelessly to amplify faith voices in critical policy discussions on issues ranging from affordable housing to justice reform.

Before joining the Center, Dr. Myrick served in Atlanta’s city government, where he specialized in housing policy and collaborated closely with faith-based organizations under Mayor Andre Dickens. His work focused on building community-driven solutions, preparing him to take on broader public policy challenges at the Center. As Executive Director, Dr. Myrick is committed to mobilizing coalitions that reflect the shared values of love, justice, mercy, and hospitality, bringing together faith leaders from across denominations to create a clear, unified voice in the halls of government.

An Atlanta native and advocate for community engagement, Dr. Myrick serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Black Church Food Security Network, advancing food sovereignty in communities across the U.S, the Common Market Southeast, connecting small and mid-sized family farms to sustainable markets, the Interdenominational Theological Center, developing leaders to advance God’s mission of love, justice and restoration in the world, and the LB Legacy Network, connecting first generation college students with mentorship and sholarship support.

Dr. Myrick has been recognized for his work by the Goeriga Center for Nonprofits, named a 30 Under 30 Nonprofit Leader in 2016, and as an Atlanta Business Chronicle 40 Under 40 honoree in 2026.

Myrick holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Georgia State University, a master’s degree in international affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a master’s of legal studies from Arizona State University Law School, and a Doctorate of Healthcare Administration from Virginia University of Lynchburg. Dr. Myrick combines his academic and professional experiences to drive impactful change. Through his leadership, the Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center remains a unifying force in public policy, advocating for the common good on behalf of more than 1 million Georgians of faith.