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Who We Are

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors represents a cross-section of our community and is an advocate for the cause. The members work hard to provide strategic leadership, ensure long-term sustainability of the organization and provide the oversight needed to achieve our mission and goals.

Board Officers


Vicki Kipreos, Chair 
Community Volunteer

Cortez Jenkins, Vice Chair
Business Continuity and Records Information Manager, FHLB

Elizabeth Ledet, Treasurer
Retired Partner, McKinsey & Company

Ben Brantly, Assistant Treasurer
Entrepreneur, Investor, Real Estate

Andrea N. Smith, Secretary
Chief Development Officer, Latin American Association

Dawn Benton, Assistant Secretary
AVP External Communications, Norfolk Southern

Board Members


Kate Badey
President & CEO, Safety Consultants USA

Sherry Boston
DeKalb County District Attorney

Janese Coleman
Marketing Director, UPS

Sophie Gibson
Founder & CEO, VIVO360

Michelle King
Founding Partner, Speed & King, LLC
 
Vern Gwynn
Financial Wellness Leader, VP Emerging Markets, Truist

Neil Patel
Operating Principal, Accel-KKR

Holly Portier
Attorney, Morgan & Morgan

Sarah Walker
Senior Relationship Manager, Financial Advisor, CPC Advisors

Michael Woodard
Senior Account Executive, BIS Benefits

Chip Zint
Chief Financial Officer, Deluxe Corporation

 

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For the Children

Our Impact in 2023

  • Units of Service to Ensure Ongoing Safety & Well-being

    14, 676

  • Forensic Interviews

    653

  • Adults Trained

    15, 238

  • Hours of Therapy

    2,000+

  • DeKalb County
  • Fulton County
  • CACGA
  • DHS
  • National Children's Alliance
    National Children's Alliance
  • DOJ
    DOJ
  • SAMHSA
    SAMHSA
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