Phil Olaleye

Phil Olaleye was elected in 2022 to represent Georgia House District 59, serving parts of Atlanta and East Point. At the State Capitol, he’s focused on expanding opportunity for working families — securing nearly $30 million for Atlanta Technical College, championing additional school funding for students living in poverty, and passing legislation through the House to support aspiring teachers. He’s also introduced legislation to make housing more affordable and expand access to early childhood education.

The son of immigrants, Phil grew up in a working-class family in Stone Mountain, traveling two hours each way to attend a good public school and working at Waffle House to help support his family. Today, he serves as Executive Director of Next Generation Men & Women, connecting Atlanta students to career opportunities and professional mentors. A graduate of Duke University and Harvard Kennedy School, Phil previously served in the U.S. Peace Corps, worked at WorkSource Atlanta, and led the Summerhill neighborhood association. He lives in Summerhill with his wife, Sabrina Gómez Olaleye, and their two sons, August and Antony.