Georgette Orr is the founder of FirstGen, a storytelling-driven apparel and lifestyle brand rooted in representation, legacy, and lived experience. Her work sits at the intersection of culture, systems, and identity—shaped by a journey that spans rural beginnings, first-generation college success, executive leadership, and a deep commitment to community-centered progress.

A first-generation college graduate and proud alumna of Florida A&M University, Georgette earned both her Bachelor of Science and MBA in Business Management on the “highest of seven hills” —experiences that grounded her in the power of access, representation, and institutional navigation. She later completed a Master of Science in Finance at Northeastern University, further strengthening her ability to bridge lived experience with structured strategy.

In 2017, Georgette’s story was recognized nationally when she was featured by the Tom Joyner Foundation in partnership with the Denny’s First-generation initiative as an HBCU success story.
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A Career Built on Systems, Strategy, and Impact

Professionally, Georgette is a Vice President with more than 20 years of experience leading operational risk management, process improvement, equity & inclusion initiatives, and large-scale transformation across Fortune 100 companies. A Six Sigma Black Belt, she is known for translating complex systems into clear, actionable strategies and advising leaders through change. Recognized for her systems mindset, Georgette maintains a people-first approach and leads with a human-centered philosophy: Improvement isn’t just about systems—it’s about the people moving through them.

Her corporate career has consistently centered on progress—making organizations more effective, accountable, and sustainable. That same discipline now shapes the foundation of FirstGen.

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From Lived Experience to Visible Legacy

FirstGen is not a departure from Georgette’s career—it is a continuation of it. The brand applies the rigor of corporate strategy to cultural storytelling, transforming personal milestones, first-generation progress, and underrepresented journeys into intentional designs.

As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Georgette remains deeply committed to mentorship and service. She has personally campaigned and contributed to support students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, reinforcing her belief that access and opportunity should be sustained.
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Building What Was Missing

FirstGen exists to create space—space to be recognized, to belong, and to move forward without shrinking, even when there is no clear blueprint. Through apparel, storytelling, and community-centered initiatives, Georgette builds visible legacy in real time for first-generation, underrepresented, and self-made individuals navigating growth in unfamiliar spaces.

This is FirstGen. Built with intention.
Worn with purpose.