In July, Our House welcomed six new members to our Board of Directors (clockwise from top left):

• Erika Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer at MedShare International
• Dino Perone, VP/GM of National Sales at AT&T
• Henry Saxon, Regional Service Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• Chana Slice, Tax Director at PwC
• David Hudson, Head of Original Programming and Production, Scripps National Networks
• Courtney Smith, civic leader and president of the Midtown Neighbors’ Association

Leaders in their fields, these new board members bring extensive finance, governance, fundraising, and marketing experience to Our House. “We are tremendously grateful to have their collective expertise on board as we navigate the pandemic, and embark on the development of a new three-year strategic plan,” says Our House President and CEO Tyese Lawyer.

Our House’s Board of Directors has 29 members, and is chaired by D’Ree Cooper, legal senior director at Travelport. Additional officers include Vice Chair Mike Martin of Codesmith, Treasurer Beth Farnsworth of Ernst & Young and Secretary Suzannah Gill of Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants.

Since its merger with Genesis Shelter in 2014, Our House has grown to serve more than 500 individuals each year and, prior to COVID-19, approved a $3.9 million Capital Campaign effort to deepen its program offerings and reach more children and families impacted by homelessness. As federal relief programs and eviction moratoriums come to an end, Our House remains committed to finding solutions that keep families with young children safely housed and equipped with the resources they need to thrive.

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About Our House Our House is a nonprofit organization serving children and families experiencing homelessness in the Greater Atlanta area. Since 1987, the organization has helped thousands of individuals overcome homelessness through its Early Childhood Education, Employment Training Services, Housing Services and Family Services programs. For more information, visit www.ourhousega.org.