Voices' Team and Board
Advocacy and Communications
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Rita B. Gibson
Interim Executive Director
Polly McKinney, B.A.
Advocacy Director
A firm believer that every voice is important, Polly finds a way
Marcus Laing, B.A.
Communications & Outreach Specialist, GSAN
Civically minded from an early age, Marcus nurtures a deep passion for
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 mental health and well-being – believing
Kelcie Silvio, LMSW, M.P.H.
Senior 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
Kinyatta Trice, Ph.D.
Associate Director, BOOST Grants Program, GSAN
Kinyatta has always been fascinated with the possibilities that education unlocks. As
Gregory Doss, B.S.
Senior Program Specialist, GSAN
Gregory has always understood the power of education and the desire to
Patrice Holt, B.A.
Senior Training Specialist, GSAN
Patrice believes that a caring adult can light the spark of possibility
Justin Swartzwelder, M.S.
BOOST Senior Program Specialist
Justin has always loved helping others. Throughout his life, he has always
Tiffany Thornton, B.S.
Senior Program Specialist, GSAN
Tiffany is a true advocate for youth. For over 20 years, she
Julia Morris, M.A.T.
Summer Learning Manager, GSAN
Julia comes to Voices with over 18 years of experience in education
Natalie Grober, B.S.
Administrative Coordinator, GSAN
Passionate about equity and equality, Natalie brings unique experiences to the GSAN
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
Olivia Amato, M.S.W.
Program Specialist
Throughout her career as a social worker, Olivia has seen first hand
Jessica Dougan, B.A.
Administrative Coordinator
As a mother and longtime mentor and child advocate, Jessica is a
2023 Board of Directors
Cindy Abel, Chair
CEO and Co-Founder
Liv2BMe
Kimberly Hensarling
Director of Talent and Human Resources
Windham Brannon
Sandy O’Meara, Vice Chair and Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
Friends of Forman Christian College
Elizabeth “Betsy” Higgins
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Baylie Evans, Secretary
Mergers and Acquisitions Associate
King & Spalding, LLP
Leslie Kurtz
Chief Financial Officer
Jackson Healthcare, LLC
Gwendolyn Benson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Georgia State University
Joseph Lillyblad
Director, Education and Workforce Development
Georgia Power Company
LeRoy Burke, III
Senior Judge (Retired)
Juvenile Court of Georgia
Mitch Saunders
Chief Accounting Officer
Atlanticus Holdings Corp.
Stacey Chavis
Managing Director
Campaigns Academy
Yasmin Tyler-Hill, MD
Department Chair and Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics
Morehouse School of Medicine
Bobbi Cleveland
Retired
Tull Charitable Foundation
Belisa Urbina
Chief Executive Officer
Ser Familia
Nicola Dawkins-Lyn, Ph.D.
Vice President
ICF
Tameeka Law Walker, MD
Physician
Georgia Perinatal Consultants
Missy Dugan
Senior Vice President, Government Relations
Boys & Girls Club of America
Calvin Ward
Wealth Advisor
Truist Financial
Delmont Early, III
Founder and Managing Partner
Carter Hill Advisors
Marc Welsh
Vice President, Child Advocacy & Chief Diversity Officer
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
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