When Carlo Davila Payan moved to Atlanta to pursue his PhD in industrial engineering at Georgia Tech, he enrolled his son in the Head Start program at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
After seeing up close how effective the Y’s early childhood education program could be, Payan decided to get involved. He now serves on the Head Start policy council, has served as the parent committee president and volunteers as a classroom assistant, reading to the children.
For all his efforts, Payan has been named the Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. He was honored at a dinner on Nov. 12.
“I see all kinds of people at the Y, and it’s great that there is room for everyone there,” Payan said. “The Y involves the entire family, not just the children, so good things develop for the entire community. I’m glad I decided to volunteer and support such a wonderful effort.”
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