Leadership

Executive Leadership

Irene Barton

Executive Director

Irene Barton was appointed as the Executive Director in September, 2018. She had served previously as the Resource Manager for the Collaborative. Irene brings a…

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Kaitlyn Ball

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships

Born and raised in Kennesaw, Georgia, Kaitlyn is no stranger to the diverse and flourishing communities of Cobb County. Kaitlyn joined the Collaborative in 2021…

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Lesleigh Knotts

Mental Health Program Coordinator

Lesleigh received her bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Georgia and has experience in human services. She also has background…

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Leslie Danford

Literacy Coordinator

Leslie Danford lives and is raising her family in Cobb County, GA. Leslie received her Masters degree in Child Development (Birth through Kindergarten) in 2004…

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Nichola Hines

Vote Your Voice Coordinator

Nichola R. Hines is a born and raised New Yorker, that relocated to Atlanta for the second time in 2013. Nicholais the founder and CEO…

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2024 Board of Directors

Jennifer Yankulova

Chair

Jennifer Yankulova is the Managing Attorney of Cobb Legal Aid, a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of civil legal assistance to vulnerable populations…

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Major J.C. Bullock

Chair Elect

Major Bullock has been employed with the Cobb County Police Department for over 30 years starting in 1991. During his 30 years of service, he…

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Mallori Bruning

Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee

A self-professed “numbers girl,” Mallori Bruning has been with LiveSafe Resources since July 2019. She started working with Cobb’s leading agency for domestic violence, sexual…

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Barry Smith

Secretary

Pastor Barry Smith currently serves as the Executive Minister at the First Christian Church of Mableton and has served in Ministry for over 20 years….

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LaSondra Boddie

Immediate Past Chair

Mrs. LaSondra Boddie is the County Director for Cobb County DFCS. She received a dual degree in Psychology and Sociology from Georgia State University.  LaSondra…

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Alison Curtis

Member-at-Large

Alison Curtis MS RDN LD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist serving as the Chronic Disease Prevention Manger for Cobb & Douglas Public Health. Her role…

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Doris Dawkins

Member-At-Large

Doris retired from Department of Defense as a Quality Assurance Team Chief with Naval Special Emphasis Operations. She demonstrated effective leadership and responsibility for managing…

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Greg Elder

Member-at-Large

Greg Elder serves MUST Ministries as Vice-President of Client Services. A Georgia native, Greg grew up in DeKalb County, attended the University of Georgia and…

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Barbie D. Etterle

Member-at-Large

Barbie D. Etterle is a fifteen year veteran in the Air Force currently serving as Reservist. Mrs. Etterle previously worked in law enforcement as a…

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Jesus Martinez

Member-At-Large

Jesus Martinez served his country in the United States Army as a combat engineer serving two tours in Desert Storm and Shield during the beginning…

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Rodney Moore

Member-at-Large

Rodney Moore is the Vice President of New Market Innovation at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health – Cobb (formally Cobb County Community Services Board). Rodney accepted…

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Ana Murphy

Member-At-Large

Mrs. Ana Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in family and children and holds a Specialist in Education Leadership degree. She received her…

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Sandee Panichi

Member-At-Large

Sandee K. Panichi currently serves as Deputy Director of Cobb Senior Services. Ms. Panichi holds a Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies (Georgia State University) and Master…

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