Amazon executive keynote speaker at King Day dinner

ALBANY — The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Albany State University and the King Day Celebration Committee, has announced that Terreta Rodgers, head of Community Affairs for Amazon’s Georgia Region, will be the keynote speaker for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner, scheduled Jan. 15 at Albany State University’s West Campus Student Center.

Presented by Colony Bank, the annual MLK Dinner brings together business, civic, and community leaders to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through reflection, dialogue, and celebration of leadership and service. Company tables for the event are filling quickly, and organizations are encouraged to reserve their seats early.

Rodgers is a respected leader in corporate and community engagement, overseeing Amazon’s local external affairs strategy across the state, event officials said in a news release. Her work focuses on strengthening community partnerships, supporting economic development, and advancing initiatives centered on education and work force opportunity. With more than 20 years of experience in public service, corporate relations, government affairs, and brand marketing, Rodgers began her career in public service, including roles with the office of the mayor of Atlanta and as a press secretary for Vice President Al Gore.

Rodgers holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia State University. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and serves on several civic and business boards throughout Georgia. Her commitment to leadership and community impact closely aligns with the principles and legacy of King.

In addition to the keynote address, the 2026 MLK Dinner will include the presentation of two educational scholarships to Albany State University and the awarding of a chamber-sponsored membership for a diverse small business in the area.

The event is presented by Colony Bank, whose continued support helps make this community tradition possible. 

Businesses and organizations interested in reserving company tables are encouraged to contact Mary Bickerstaff at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce at (229) 434-8700.