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Melanie Dowdell, MBA
Senior Director of Operations and Finance
Melanie has always had a soft spot for people in need, and
Melissa Haberlen DeWolf, JD, MPH
Research and Policy Director
A Georgian born-and-raised, Melissa is passionate about creating change for her state.
Polly McKinney
Advocacy Director
A firm believer that every voice is important, Polly finds a way
Katie Landes, MSW
Director, Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN)
A former teacher, Katie firmly believes that schools can’t and shouldn’t be
Jed Dews, MA
Associate Director, BOOST Grants Program, GSAN
Jed has been a natural project manager since the 5th grade when
Dena Smith
Senior Communications Manager
Dena is convinced that her early desire to have mind-reading as a
Gregory Doss
Senior Program Specialist, GSAN
Gregory has always understood the power of education and the desire to
Lesley Kelley, MPP
Senior Policy Analyst
After years in the family law sector, Lesley discovered that her true
Patrice Holt
Senior Training Specialist, GSAN
Patrice believes that a caring adult can light the spark of possibility
Suzanne Wooley
Senior Communications Manager
Suzanne has always loved stories. As a child, you could find her
Terra Martinez
Senior Operations Manager
Growing up in a low-income family and even experiencing homelessness as a
Deana Holiday Ingraham, JD
Quality Manager, GSAN
Deana believes we need to bridge gaps and connect the dots to
Julia Morris, MAT
Summer Learning Manager, GSAN
Julia comes to Voices with over 18 years of experience in education
Brittney Newton, MPH
Senior Policy Analyst
Passionate about reducing health disparities, Brittney studies policy solutions that can impact
Tyiska Demery, MA
Senior Quality Specialist, GSAN
Tyiska Demery, fondly known as Tia, has always had a passion for
Kelcie Silvio, LMSW, MPH
Policy Analyst
Kelcie is passionate about making generational impact, not only improving a child’s
Marcus Laing
Communications & Outreach Specialist, GSAN
Civically minded from an early age, Marcus nurtures a deep passion for
Maria Ramos
Program Specialist
Maria has a particular interest in education policy – believing everyone agrees
Yasmine Edge, MA
Program Manager, Free Your Feels
Yasmine brings a background of communications and a strong interest in economic
Nora Strasser-Burke
Project Coordinator, Free Your Feels
As the oldest child of the family, Nora suspects her passion of
Eboni Stembridge
Administrative Coordinator, GSAN
Eboni is passionate about helping children find their truth, assisting them in
Jessicah Harris
Administrative Coordinator
Jessicah is Voices' Administrative Coordinator. She works to ensure efficient coordination of