Deputy Director Amanda Hill-Attkisson Announces Departure

Dear Georgia Equality Family-

It is bittersweet that I am sharing with you that I will be leaving Georgia Equality at the end of December for a new adventure. I have so much love and appreciation for the amazing staff and board who work incredibly hard for true equality in Georgia. I am thankful having the opportunity to work, learn and grow from such an amazing crew of brilliant minds, creative movers and shakers, and tremendously inspiring thought leaders.

I am excited to accept a position as Program Innovation Director for an international women’s nonprofit – Women Who Code, but also sad to be leaving this family that continues to gain momentum year after year.

I have been honored to work with the brilliant Jeff Graham, a thought leader whose stewardship of this organization has led to numerous victories and continues to strategically expand programming throughout the state. The entire team – Wes Sanders, Eric Paulk, Percy Brown, Chanel Haley, and Shannon Clawson are rock stars in their work and wonderful friends to have in my extended family.

And to you – Georgia Equality members, volunteers and donors – thank you for lifting me up in my role at Georgia Equality – for joining the calls to action, for giving your support by volunteering in the field and of course, for funding the movement!

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this powerful organization and incredible team.

With much appreciation and gratitude –
Amanda


Meet our Youth HIV Policy Advisors…

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to remember those we’ve lost to HIV/AIDS and recommit ourselves to fighting to end the epidemic. Georgia Equality is proud to mark World AIDS Day by highlighting the work of our Youth HIV Policy Advisors (YHPA).

These future leaders were trained to guide policy around HIV and AIDS, and served as unofficial policy advisors to elected officials. This year, our fourth YHPA cohort:

  • Participated in registering people to vote and other GOTV efforts
  • Led trainings on HIV basics for their peers and other youth programs
  • Created a policy brief for elected officials on HIV criminalization
  • Trained to become HIV testers and counselors

Several members of the cohort have become leaders on community advisory boards, including the Youth Advisory Board for Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition and the Youth Community Advisory Board for Grady IDP. We’re proud of the work of our YHPA leaders. Spend a few minutes today listening to the voices of this year’s YHPA cohort discuss HIV criminalization.