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GCAA Staff

Consuela Thompson, MPA

Consuela Thompson, MPA

Consuela Thompson, MPA

Executive Director

  

Consuela has more than 20 years of leadership, project management and organizational development experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Consuela has designed, implemented, and evaluated TTA materials, assisting organizations with capacity building knowledge and resources. She has strong skills in leading, designing, and evaluating programs; and establishing collaborative partnerships. Consuela acquired a Bachelor in Sociology and Master of Public Administration. She is currently attending Georgia State University to obtain a PhD in Sociology. A proud mother of two amazing sons, she loves reading, sewing, and taking the time to appreciate nature’s beauty. 

Yvette Thomas

Consuela Thompson, MPA

Consuela Thompson, MPA

Administrative Director 

  

Yvette has 4 years of experience with Community Action, and over 30 years of professional and leadership experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Science in Human Services. Yvette’s mission in life is to be an agent of change to help individuals and families overcome challenges and traumas to live a holistically healthy life. She is the founder of Save Our Seeds America and a Board Member for Fula History and Genealogy. She is a proud mother of four and grandmother of three. 

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Consuela Thompson, MPA

Madison Grant

Project Manager

Madison Grant

Janette Hines

Madison Grant

Administrative Support

 

Madison is dedicated to helping others and strengthening her community. She is currently a Graduate student in the Masters of International Business program at Georgia State University. In her second year with GCAA, Madison has been involved with Community Action for five years. Passionate about culture, she loves traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her family and friends. Her commitment to service and personal growth is central to her work and lifestyle.

Janette Hines

Janette Hines

Janette Hines

Project Coordinator 

Priscilla Gant

Janette Hines

Janette Hines

Policy and Grants Associate

 

Priscilla Gant is a Policy & Grants Associate at the Georgia Community Action Association, supporting efforts to fight poverty and enhance community well-being. She monitors legislation, conducts policy analysis, researches grants, drafts proposals, and assists with advocacy materials and events. Priscilla is pursuing a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Law & Society at Georgia State University, maintaining a 4.17 GPA and President’s List honors (minimum 4.0 GPA each semester). Her experience includes work as a Project Assistant for GCAA and an internship at a family law firm as well as strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills. Priscilla aspires to become a family lawyer.

GCAA Americorps Team Members: American Connection Corps

Martin Thompson

Achievia Grissom

Achievia Grissom

Project Coordinator (ACC)

Achievia Grissom

Achievia Grissom

Achievia Grissom

Project Coordinator (ACC)

Bonnie Easley

Bonnie Easley

Bonnie Easley

Project Coordinator (ACC)

Ezra Otersen

Bonnie Easley

Bonnie Easley

Project Coordinator (ACC)

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GCAA's Community Connections Forum

*Lunch will be provided by Jane Foods

**DOOR PRIZES and GCAA Swag Giveaway!!!

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025

Time:11:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 

Community Action for Improvement, Inc.

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