Our Staff
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...










