Board of Directors
NAMI Georgia Board of Directors
The NAMI Georgia board is accountable for governance and financial management of the organization, and setting priorities towards accomplishing the mission. We see our role as one of service – to our membership, our community partners, and the general public.
Elections are held every Spring, and all NAMI Georgia members in good standing may vote.
For the FY 19/20 elections the nomination committee identified the BOD needs as the following nonprofit skill sets:
- Non-Profit Accounting/Finance
- Fundraising/Development
- Leadership on a nonprofit board
- Networking/Community Connections
- Legal experience
Interested in joining the NAMI Georgia Board of Directors?
NAMI Georgia Board of Directors
Board Member |
Office |
Contact Information |
Debra Feagins
RN Coordinator, Walton Community Services

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President |
president@namiga.org |
Dr. Ron Koon
Chief of Psychological Services, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
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Vice-President |
vp@namiga.org |
Pete Colbenson
Retired
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Treasurer |
treasurer@namiga.org |
Tami Brown
Behavioral Health Program Manager, WellCare Health Plans
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Bill Carruthers
Director of Peer Workforce Development, Highland Rivers Health
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Monique Carter
Executive Director, New Vision Behavioral Health Center
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James Chafin III
Senior Judge (ret.), Henry County State Court
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Fred Cruser
Senior Security Consultant, ABS Consulting Group

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Dawn Fletcher
Director Patient Care Practice, Emory Brain Health Center

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Joanna Jungerman
Research Health Science Specialist, Atlanta VAMC |
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Susie Kyle
Past Affiliate President
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Diane Marinelli
Retired, Past Affiliate President
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Darryl Russ
Licensed Professional Counselor, Russ Counseling & Consulting, LLC |
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James G. Tompkins, Ph.D.
Professor of Finance & Director of the Corporate Governance Center
Kennesaw State University
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Dr. Sarah Vinson
Triple Board Certified Child & Adolescent, Adult & Forensic Psychiatrist, Lorio Psych Group
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Chief Gary Yandura
Chief, Brookhaven Police Department
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Cindy Zeldin
Senior Consultant, Health Management Associates
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