Elevate Coweta Students
Our Staff
These are our dedicated staff members who are on the front lines and leading the way!
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Kevin Barbee
Executive Director
ELEVATE Coweta Students
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Denise Buchanan
Program Director
ELEVATE Coweta Students
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Cristal Malinofsky
Site Coordinator
Ruth Hill Elementary School
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Linda Bennett
Site Coordinator
Welch Elementary School
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Kate Grant
Site Coordinator
Smokey Road Middle School
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Courtney Brawner
Site Coordinator
East Coweta High School
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Jessie Harbour
Site Coordinator
East Coweta High School
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Christina McKnight
Site Coordinator
Newnan High School
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Amanda Newton
Site Coordinator
Newnan High School
Elevate Coweta Students
Board of Directors
These are the local leaders in our community who are stepping forward and making a difference.
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Emily Gates
Board Chair
Philanthropist & Stay at Home Mom
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Bo Davis
Treasurer
Davis Construction
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Jason Eaker
Secretary
Avery and Pope
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Betsy Burnett
Newnan Utilities
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Joe Crain III
Crain Oil
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Sam Giddens
United Bank
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Lisa Johnston
Geeslin Group
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Haley Murphey
Ritchie Bros.
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Sister Ward
Georgia Power Company
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Mary Caroline Yancey
Community Volunteer
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Matt Brass
Board Emeritus
Georgia State Senator
District 28
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Candace Hancock
Board Emeritus
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Dennis McEntire
Board Emeritus
Retired Newnan Utilities
GA State Transportation Board – Congressional District 3