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Executive Board
The following individuals make up the 2009 Cobb Faith Partnership Executive Board. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to them for their service. NOTE: We are in the process of updating information for our 2009 Executive Board. Check back frequently for changes as we receive them...
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PRESIDENT: Sherwood K. "Woody" Smith - Executive Director, Disciples Food Pantry; Pastorial Associate and Elder, Marietta First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Sherwood, better known as "Woody," graduated from Pennsylvania State University where he majored in Architecture. Following school, he moved to Sarasota, Florida to intern and to be near his parents who needed assistance. After the recession of the early seventies, he became a professional City Planning Consultant and, during 1991, he and his family moved to Woodstock, Georgia where he continued his consultant practice. After volunteering for several years in the Food Pantry at First Christian Church (FCC), Woody became its Director at the beginning of 1998 when the Pantry became too large for an all-volunteer staff. Several years later, he and Dr. Jerry Gladson (Senior Pastor at FCC) were founding members of Cobb Assistance Partnership (CAP) which later became Cobb Faith Partnership (CFP). The last two years, he has served as the Chair of the "Small Ministries Making a Big Difference" Forum, one of CFP's most successful events. This year he is again serving on the Forum Planning Committee, but as Co-Chair. On January 1, 2008, Woody celebrated his tenth year anniversay as Executive Director of the Disciples Mission Food Pantry which, through his tenure, has assisted 53,583 Cobb County families with over 1.6 million pounds of food.
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VICE-PRESIDENT: Ann Guckert - Individual Member
Information to be added soon - check back for updates!
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SECRETARY: Kacie Dougherty - Development Director, Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb County
Kacie Dougherty is the Development Director for the Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb. First introduced to non-profit field during her studies at the University of Florida, Kacie completed her Bachelors degree in Family, Youth and Community Sciences. She has had an impact in her profession by working with several organizations providing a variety of services for troubled adolescents, gifted children, families, and healthcare. Her work has included the areas of non profit development, fund-raising, marketing, public relations, and counseling. She has been able to develop close relationships with people at many levels in large and small corporations, government agencies, school systems and nonprofit organizations. While Kacie was born in Sarasota, Florida, she was raised in Memphis, TN. Eventually her career goals brought her to Atlanta where she has lived for over three years. Kacie’s commitment to her profession has led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Administration at Kennesaw State University. Kacie has had the good fortune to have traveled both domestically and internationally. Her travels have taken her throughout the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Kacie is getting married in January of this year to her wonderful fiancé Bobby McDonnell. She and Bobby are members of Buckhead Church, and both are looking forward to being newlyweds in 2009. Kacie is excited to serve another year on the Board of Directors with Cobb Faith Partnership and looks forward to both learning from and contributing to the organization.
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TREASURER: Pam Roberson - First Lady, Calvary Christian Ministries
Pam is the first lady of Calvary Christian Ministries, Inc. where her husband Nick serves as pastor. She serves as a Sunday School teacher with the youth, young adults, and adults. She also works closely with the Women’s Ministry and children’s church. Pam and Nick have been married for over 28 years, they have two children, Nick Jr. and Geremy. They also have 4 grandchildren, Kylee 5, Hayden 4, Tyler 3, and Jayse 2 weeks. Pam has a Bachelors Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Aenon Bible College. and an Associates Degree in Biblical Studies from Trinity Theological Seminary. Pam is a Real Estate Broker/Owner with her husband Nick of Atlanta Choice Realty, Inc. and TRG Financial, Inc. an insurance agency. They have owned these businesses for over 15 years serving the Metro Atlanta area, and working with churches on purchasing and refinancing. Pamela has served on several committees as a member with the Atlanta Board of Realtors and the Cobb Association of Realtors. A few of those committees are grievance committee, leadership committee and community care committees. She also has several designations Council of Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), Council of Residential Specialist (CRS), and Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR).
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MEMBER-AT-LARGE: Jolene Virgo - Programs Manager, Communities in Schools of Marietta/Cobb County, Inc.
Jolene Virgo is the Programs Manager for Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb County, Inc. (CISMCC), the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization. She provides program oversight for CISMCC’s parent education programs, Parents Assuring Student Success and Parents As Teacher; high school alternative program in both school districts, the Performance Learning Centers; and the Georgia Literacy Connection, a literacy tutorial program serving several schools in the county. Since graduating from Syracuse University with a degree in mathematics, Jolene has worked in education serving nontraditional students and providing program services for underrepresented and/or at-risk student populations. Jolene began her career in Syracuse, NY as a Program Coordinator at the University in Student Services. After relocating to Virginia with her husband, Jolene coordinated a prison education program for J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College for three years before moving to Atlanta. In her 15 years residing in Cobb County, Jolene has worked in adult literacy for Project Read, student services for Georgia State University and has experience working in both Cobb County and Marietta City Schools. In 2004, Jolene joined the staff of CISMCC and has diligently dedicated herself to helping kids stay in school and prepare for life. Jolene looks forward to serving on the Board of Directors for Cobb Faith Partnership and helping the organization make a difference.
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PAST PRESIDENT: Darlene Duke - Executive Director, Sweetwater Valley C.A.M.P.
Darlene Duke is the Executive Director of Sweetwater Valley Community Action Mission Program (SVCAMP) in Austell, Georgia. SVCAMP is a faith-based social services organization that provides food, clothing and financial aid to low-income individuals in the SW Cobb area. Now in her sixth year with Sweetwater CAMP, Ms. Duke held the positions of Program Director and Assistant Director before serving in her current capacity as Executive Director. Her employment history includes: division management in commercial floor covering, and regional management in the art and photography field. Ms. Duke is an honors graduate of both the AATC Business School, Kansas City, Missouri and Riverdale High School, New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to serving as President of Cobb Faith Partnership, Darlene serves on the Cobb WellStar Regional Board and is Vice-President of Church Women United in Cobb County. As an active member of Austell First United Methodist Church, Darlene works with her church to promote services in the community to include a free pre-school program and a free weekly community dinner. The 2007 Recipient of the Jack Vaughan Jr. Human Services Award in the Professional category, Darlene has a passion for helping the less fortunate and uses that passion as a driving force to encourage others. She believes strongly in the power of the community and the importance of communication and collaboration.
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