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Gary D. Nelson, PhD
Gary D. Nelson, PhD
President

As President, Dr. Nelson is responsible for implementing Board decisions and policies and for executive management of the Foundation's program, financial and management operations. Working with the Foundation's Board of Directors, Dr. Nelson oversees the design a...

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Janette Blackburn
Janette Blackburn
Executive Assistant to the President

Janette Blackburn is the executive assistant to the president of Healthcare Georgia Foundation. She joined the Foundation in July 2005, and is responsible for coordinating administrative activities for the Foundation's president, Gary D. Nelson. She also serves as HR Direct...

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Donna Bradshaw
Donna Bradshaw
Receptionist

Donna Bradshaw has been an integral part of the daily operations at Healthcare Georgia Foundation since becoming the organization's receptionist in May 2007.

Before coming to Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Donna served in a similar capacity at Project Healthy Grandp...

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Amy Hall
Amy Hall
Program Assistant

Amy Hall joined Healthcare Georgia Foundation in March 2007 and serves as the Foundation's program assistant. In this position, Amy assists with the Foundation's grantmaking and communications, including website features (Champions for Health).

Prior to joining Heal...

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Martha Katz
Martha Katz
Director of Health Policy

Martha Katz is the director of health policy for Healthcare Georgia Foundation, where she is responsible for the design and implementation of health policy programs and grantmaking that reflect the Foundation's role as a catalyst for better health and health care in Georgia...

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Andrea Young Kellum
Andrea Young Kellum
Program Officer

Andrea Young Kellum joined Healthcare Georgia Foundation in February 2008 and currently serves as program officer with the Foundation. As program officer, Andrea serves as a liaison between the Foundation and its grant applicants, grantees, as well as other foundations and ...

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Symone R. McClain
Symone R. McClain
Director of Grants Management

Symone McClain is the director of grants management for Healthcare Georgia Foundation. Symone joined the Foundation in November 2004, and is responsible for managing the Foundation's grantmaking program. In addition, she is responsible for ensuring the highest level of qual...

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Lisa Medellin
Lisa Medellin
Program Officer

Lisa Medellin joined Healthcare Georgia Foundation in May 2005, and serves as the Foundation’s program officer. In this position, Lisa is the primary liaison between the Foundation and its grant applicants, grantees, policy makers as well as other foundations and nonp...

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Mike Sweeney
Mike Sweeney
Director of Finance

Mike Sweeney is responsible for managing the Foundation’s financial operations and reporting functions. Additionally, he is responsible for the technology infrastructure for the Foundation, including data integrity and disaster recovery. He assists the Foundation's pr...

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