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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Frank Brown, Esq.
Frank Brown’s passion for nurturing school children is infectious, and he is the right leader to take this legendary organization to the next level by bridging the gap between kids in need, their families, our schools and the community.
Chief Executive Officer
Kivatah Castilla
Chief Development Officer
Kivatah Castilla has over 15 years of experience in fund development. She’s raised millions of dollars for both local and national nonprofits. Kivatah is driven to grow our revenue to support more students and families at risk of falling through the cracks.
John G. Holly, SHRM
Chief People Officer
John is a lifelong human resources professional. He has held long tenure in positions with Georgia Power/The Southern Company and Cox Communications, in addition to senior leadership positions with AFC Enterprises and Kumho Tire Group, until his shift in focus to nonprofit work in 2019.
Shireen Udenka, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Shireen Udenka is a solution-oriented leader with vast experience in finance and accounting in both the nonprofit and for-profit arenas. Shireen is particularly passionate about equity, an inclusive economy, women’s empowerment, and our work to reach young people.
Kimberly Walker-Browner, Ph.D.
Chief Strategy & Officer Programs
Leading the organization’s focus of being a high-impact data driven culture, Kim
is all about progress, improvement, and strategic decision-making.
Executive Staff & Board of Directors
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Yglesias Hollins, Chair
Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Global Community Affairs
The Coca-Cola Company
Eric Barnum, Immediate Past Chair
Partner
BakerHostetler
Sarah Spiegel, Vice Chair
Managing Director
Roark Capital
Allison Berger, Secretary
Consultant
Marketing and Brand Strategy
Latanza Adjei
VP, Corporate Services
Georgia Power Company
Nell Campbell-Drake
VP, Retail Payment Office
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Adam Chamberlain
President & CEO
Aston Martin North America
Kristina Christy
VP, Community Relations, GA & TN
Wells Fargo Bank
Whitney Gerkin
AVP, Operational Excellence
Cox Automotive
Tammy Guadalupe
AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis
Cox Automotive
Rory Anne Hepner
Director, Global Vehicle Logistics & Customs
Mercedes-Benz USA
Josh Hirsh
Executive Managing Director
JLL
Reina Jones
Asst. VP, Community Development
Delta Community Credit Union
Anne Lerner
Public Affairs Director
Georgia Transmission Corporation
Ex-Officio, Non-Voting Members
Dr. Mike Looney
Superintendent
Fulton County Schools
Dr. Morcease Beasley
Superintendent
Clayton County Public Schools
Brian Harvel, ESQ.
Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
Pro Bono Counsel
Frank Brown, ESQ.
Chief Executive Officer
Communities in Schools of Atlanta