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…
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…
Lesleigh Sanders
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…
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…
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…
Alex Winn
Communications Specialist
Alex is a recent graduate from West Virginia University obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Psychology. While at WVU, Alex developed…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…