Welcome to Episode 58 of The Darlington Podcast!
In the first of three special Commencement episodes, listen to Gretchen Corbin, president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery and Darlington trustee, give her Commencement address on May 14. Following an introduction from her daughter, Elsa Quay ('22), Corbin shares special insights and memories from the Class of 2022's time at Darlington. She also leaves graduating seniors with three valuable pieces of advice as they step into their next chapter of life.
As president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery, Corbin's business goal is to fulfill the corporation’s mission to maximize revenues for HOPE and Pre-K, ensuring that Georgia’s students continue to have access to these important educational programs.
Under her leadership, the Georgia Lottery has provided three record-breaking years of returns to the State of Georgia, including last year’s $1.54 billion for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program and Georgia’s Pre-K Program. Additionally, approximately 376,302 students have received HOPE scholarships and grants, more than 319,000 4-year-olds have attended Georgia’s Pre-K program, and over 300 Georgia Lottery players have become millionaires.
The last nine years, Corbin has been named one of Georgia Trend magazine’s 100 Most Influential Georgians. She was also named one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Top 20 Women Who Mean Business and she has been one of James magazine’s Most Influential Georgians for the last three years.
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The Darlington Podcast intro music was written and performed by Elliot Luitwieler ('22) and Kathryn Davidson ('22). Carson Raymond, director of major gifts, lends his voice, and editing and production is handled by Maddie Fox, content manager.
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