Voices' Team and Board
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Caitlin McMunn Dooley, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Dr. Caitlin McMunn Dooley has served children for more than 25 years
Advocacy
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Polly McKinney, B.A.
Advocacy Director
A firm believer that every voice is important, Polly finds a way
Communications
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Marcus Laing, B.A.
Communications & Outreach Specialist, GSAN
Civically minded from an early age, Marcus nurtures a deep passion for
Dena Smith, B.A.
Senior Communications Manager
Dena is convinced that her early desire to have mind-reading as a
Suzanne Wooley, B.S.F.C.S.
Senior Communications Manager
Suzanne has always loved stories. As a child, you could find her
Research & Policy
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Melissa Haberlen DeWolf, J.D., M.P.H.
Research and Policy Director
A Georgian born-and-raised, Melissa is passionate about creating change for her state.
Dimple Desai, M.S.W.
Senior Policy Analyst II
Early experiences as a first-generation immigrant have shaped Dimple’s understanding and passion
Lesley Kelley, M.P.P.
Senior Policy Analyst
After years in the family law sector, Lesley discovered that her true
Brittney Newton, M.P.H.
Senior Policy Analyst
Passionate about reducing health disparities, Brittney studies policy solutions that can impact
Maria Ramos, B.A.
Senior Program Specialist
Maria has a particular interest in education policy – believing everyone agrees
Kelcie Silvio, LMSW, M.P.H.
Policy Analyst
Kelcie is passionate about making generational impact, not only improving a child’s
Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN)
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Katie Landes, M.S.W.
Director, Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN)
A former teacher, Katie firmly believes that schools can’t and shouldn’t be
Jed Dews, M.A.
Associate Director, BOOST Grants Program, GSAN
Jed has been a natural project manager since the 5th grade when
Gregory Doss, B.S.
Senior Program Specialist, GSAN
Gregory has always understood the power of education and the desire to
Kinyatta Trice, M.A.
Senior Program Manager, GSAN
Kinyatta has always been fascinated with the possibilities that education unlocks. As
Patrice Holt, B.A.
Senior Training Specialist, GSAN
Patrice believes that a caring adult can light the spark of possibility
Deana Holiday Ingraham, J.D.
Quality Manager, GSAN
Deana believes we need to bridge gaps and connect the dots to
Julia Morris, M.A.T.
Summer Learning Manager, GSAN
Julia comes to Voices with over 18 years of experience in education
Operations
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Melanie Dowdell, M.B.A.
Senior Director of Operations and Finance
Melanie has always had a soft spot for people in need, and
Terra Martinez
Senior Operations Manager
Growing up in a low-income family and even experiencing homelessness as a
Olivia Amato
Program Specialist
Throughout her career as a social worker, Olivia has seen first hand
2022 Board of Directors
Rita B. Gibson, Chair
Consultant
Anne DeBeer, Ph.D., Immediate Past Chair
Chief Information Officer in Residence
TechBridge
Cindy Abel, Vice Chair
CEO and Co-Founder
Liv2BeMe
Dan Fischer
Chief Financial Officer
CKS Packaging
Baylie Evans, Secretary
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate
King & Spalding, LLP
Leslie Kurtz
Chief Financial Officer
Jackson Healthcare, LLC
Sandy O’Meara, Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
Friends of Forman Christian College
Joseph Lillyblad
Director, Education and Workforce Development
Georgia Power Company
Gwendolyn Benson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Georgia State University
Mitch Saunders
Chief Accounting Officer
Atlanticus Holdings Corp.
LeRoy Burke, III
Senior Judge (Retired)
Juvenile Court of Georgia
Yasmin Tyler-Hill, MD
Department Chair and Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics
Morehouse School of Medicine
Stacey Chavis
Managing Director
Campaigns Academy
Tameeka Law Walker, MD
Physician
Georgia Perinatal Consultants
Bobbi Cleveland
Retired
Tull Charitable Foundation
Calvin Ward
Wealth Advisor
Truist Financial
Nicola Dawkins-Lyn, Ph.D.
Vice President
ICF
Marc Welsh
Vice President, Child Advocacy & Chief Diversity Officer
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
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