Quiet Heroes
This year we are thrilled to introduce Jenn Hobby and Kenn Kington as our presenters.
Jenn Hobby, Emcee
Jenn Hobby is a content creator, as a radio host on Atlanta’s Star 94, television host on The Daily 2 at WSB-TV, TEDx speaker and podcaster for The Friendzy. Jenn is a well-known Atlanta personality featured on radio and television for more than 20 years.
Her radio career has included Star 94 (WSTR-FM), WBTS-FM (95.5 The Beat), WWWQ-FM (Q100), and WKHX-FM (Kicks 101.5). Jenn’s work in television includes WSB-TV, HLN, CNN, The CW (Falcons Playback), GPB, Atlanta Eats TV, Fox5 Atlanta and 3 Stage Media. She has earned two Gracie Awards for her work in radio and an Emmy for her work in TV at Georgia Public Broadcasting. In 2020, Jenn hosted a TEDx talk encouraging people to share their unique story to serve the world. Jenn was selected for Atlanta magazine’s exclusive Atlanta 500 list in 2020, 2021 and 2022, recognized as one of Atlanta’s top leaders who have shaped the city.
In 2010, Jenn was selected to be a guest host with Regis Philbin on “Live! with Regis and Kelly” on ABC. Jenn Hobby is a graduate of Florida State University. Jenn is married to Grant Rivera, superintendent of Marietta City Schools, and they have two daughters. After their younger daughter beat cancer, Jenn and Grant have become advocates for childhood cancer research, raising over $250K through Reese’s MaGIC Fund at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in partnership with the MaGIC Consortium. Jenn was honored at the Georgia State Capitol as a “Sophisticated Woman of Radio” in 2019 for her philanthropic efforts to support pediatric cancer research.
Jenn Hobby, Emcee
Jenn Hobby is a content creator, as a radio host on Atlanta’s Star 94, television host on The Daily 2 at WSB-TV, TEDx speaker and podcaster for The Friendzy. Jenn is a well-known Atlanta personality featured on radio and television for more than 20 years.
Her radio career has included Star 94 (WSTR-FM), WBTS-FM (95.5 The Beat), WWWQ-FM (Q100), and WKHX-FM (Kicks 101.5). Jenn’s work in television includes WSB-TV, HLN, CNN, The CW (Falcons Playback), GPB, Atlanta Eats TV, Fox5 Atlanta and 3 Stage Media. She has earned two Gracie Awards for her work in radio and an Emmy for her work in TV at Georgia Public Broadcasting. In 2020, Jenn hosted a TEDx talk encouraging people to share their unique story to serve the world. Jenn was selected for Atlanta magazine’s exclusive Atlanta 500 list in 2020, 2021 and 2022, recognized as one of Atlanta’s top leaders who have shaped the city.
In 2010, Jenn was selected to be a guest host with Regis Philbin on “Live! with Regis and Kelly” on ABC. Jenn Hobby is a graduate of Florida State University. Jenn is married to Grant Rivera, superintendent of Marietta City Schools, and they have two daughters. After their younger daughter beat cancer, Jenn and Grant have become advocates for childhood cancer research, raising over $250K through Reese’s MaGIC Fund at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in partnership with the MaGIC Consortium. Jenn was honored at the Georgia State Capitol as a “Sophisticated Woman of Radio” in 2019 for her philanthropic efforts to support pediatric cancer research.
Kenn Kington, Inspirational Speaker
Kenn Kington is a renowned comedian who has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. He has a unique ability to connect with his audience and make them laugh out loud. He is a great storyteller, and his performances are always full of energy and humor. Kenn is the author of two books, Four Critical Decisions Successful People Make and Every Day is a Bonus: Enjoying the Three Greatest Gifts of Life. He appears on several podcasts, social media, and radio networks, including Focus on the Family, where he has been recognized as BEST of 2020 on their nationwide network.
Kenn lives in Kennesaw with his wife of 27 years, Heather. They have three grown children, one of whom is a pediatric cancer survivor.
Kenn Kington, Inspirational Speaker
Kenn Kington is a renowned comedian who has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. He has a unique ability to connect with his audience and make them laugh out loud. He is a great storyteller, and his performances are always full of energy and humor. Kenn is the author of two books, Four Critical Decisions Successful People Make and Every Day is a Bonus: Enjoying the Three Greatest Gifts of Life. He appears on several podcasts, social media, and radio networks, including Focus on the Family, where he has been recognized as BEST of 2020 on their nationwide network.
Kenn lives in Kennesaw with his wife of 27 years, Heather. They have three grown children, one of whom is a pediatric cancer survivor.
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