The Lifecycle Network

2026 WORD OF THE YEAR | INTENTIONALITY:

In 2026, I move with intentionality—in purpose, in partnership, and in impact.

I am Dr. Susan Simmons-Stevenson is the visionary leader of The Lifecycle Network, a Human Resources and Consulting firm she founded in 2006 to help organizations build people-centered, performance - driven workforce strategies. With more than two decades of experience in human resources and workforce strategy, she brings a systems-level approach to aligning talent, operations, and organizational growth.

Building on this foundation, Dr. Simmons-Stevenson founded Americans Thrive in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development and training organization created to bridge the employment skills gap and develop sustainable career pathways for underserved populations, including individuals impacted by the justice system and foster care. Grounded in a deep commitment to equity, access, and economic mobility, Americans Thrive equips individuals with the skills, support, and opportunities necessary for long-term success.

Under her leadership, Americans Thrive has emerged as the #1 Community Partner and Connector, convening employers, academic institutions, municipalities, and industry leaders across multiple sectors to ensure workforce solutions are actionable, employer-aligned, and impact-driven.

Across both organizations, Dr. Simmons-Stevenson’s leadership is defined by the integration of experiential and exponential learning models, strategic partnerships, and systems level thinking intentionally aligning education, workforce, and industry to deliver measurable outcomes and lasting community impact.

Rooted in intentionality, 2026 represents a deliberate inflection point personally and professionally to scale impact, expand partnership-driven growth, and build sustainable workforce pathways powered by relationships, data, and disciplined ex*****on.

LEADERSHIP MAX CLASS OF 2025: I am honored to be recognized as one of Georgia’s Top 25 workforce developers and selected for the Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions, Leadership MAX (L-MAX) Inaugural Class of 2025, presented by Amazon.com. This distinguished cohort includes leaders from community-based nonprofits, workforce boards, state agencies, and private consulting firms—each bringing valuable expertise to our shared mission of advancing workforce development.

L-MAX is a premier leadership development program designed to equip emerging workforce leaders with the tools, insights, and networks necessary to drive meaningful change. Over the next year, we will engage in transformative experiences, including retreat-style workshops, field immersions, and service-learning initiatives, all aimed at strengthening our collective impact.

I am excited to collaborate with this incredible group of leaders, contribute to the future of workforce development, and build solutions that create lasting opportunities. The work ahead is important, and I look forward to making a difference—together.

BREAKING NEWS: I am thrilled to share that I have been selected to join the Atlanta ATL Airport Chamber as a Board of Director!!

It's an honor to join this esteemed group of leaders dedicated to promoting economic growth and development in our airport community. I look forward to contributing to strategic initiatives, advocating for our members, and fostering meaningful collaborations.


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Meet IAW Atlanta member Susan Simmons-Stevenson!

THANK YOU: It is amazing to be featured by the International Association of Women!!! A huge thank you to their leadership team for this incredible opportunity.

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UNSUNG HEROES AWARD: Congratulations, Dr. Alice Bussey! Thank you for inviting me to be one of your special guest at the 2023 "Unsung Hero" Award Recipient by Congressman Hank Johnson in the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia. Your impactful leadership is truly inspiring!

YOUR HR SOLUTIONS PROVIDER:

Revitalizing Workplaces, One Diagnosis at a Time: S Simmons Stevenson - "The People Doctor"

SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER:
Join us for a Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway at Imprint Ministries Inc today at 2:00PM!

We're spreading holiday cheer and inviting families to come together for a joyous celebration. Let's share gratitude and blessings! 🍂
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