H.E.R.O. for Children is a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for children infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.


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Board of Directors


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Ralph Olson
Chairman
Original Board Member
Chairman and CEO (Retired)
R.A. Jones & Company, Inc.

James R. Summer III
Treasurer
Original Board Member
Executive Director, Assurance & Advisory Business Services
Ernst & Young

Michelle O’Donnell
Secretary
Former Director of Human Resources
Georgia Natural Gas
Life Coach (Self-Employed)

Garrett Gravesen
Co-Founder & former Co-Executive Director
H.E.R.O. for Children, Inc.
Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director
Global Lead Program

Ryan Gembala
Co-Founder & former Co-Executive Director
H.E.R.O. for Children, Inc.

Donna Drakes
Executive Director
H.E.R.O. for Children, Inc.

Dr. Sheryl Henderson
Attending Pediatrician
Grady Health System Infectious Disease Program
Family and Youth Clinic
Assistant Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University

Ms. Christal Cherry
National Director of Development
Alumni, Faith and Community Partnerships
United Negro College Fund


Honorary Board Members

Coach Mark Richt
Original Board Member (2003-2008)
Head Football Coach
University of Georgia

Coach Vince Dooley
Original Board Member (2003-2008)
Legendary Coach and Athletic Director (Retired)
University of Georgia

Paul Hewitt
Former Board Member (2005-2008) Head Basketball Coach
Georgia Institute of Technology


Board of Advisors

Dr. Pam Bachanas
Original Board Member (2003-2008)
Team Leader, Prevention with HIV-Infected Individuals and Families
HIV Prevention Branch, Global AIDS Program
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Wes Moss
Former Board Member (2005-2008)
Speaker, Author, Financial Radio Host
Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Strategist
Capital Investment Advisors


Staff


Donna Drakes
Executive Director

Aisha Harris
Director of Development & Communication

Tamiko Etoh
Director of Programs

Nadia Eliacin
Program Associate

Collette Hopkins
Camp Director

Tanisha Grimes
Life Skills Facilitator

Ashley Mitchell
Life Skills Facilitator

Craig Frazier
Life Skills Facilitator

Jason Thomas
Life Skills Facilitator