South Georgia Diversity Advisory Committee’s Upcoming Projects

The GVUW wants to be part of looking at solutions to bring the community together and provide opportunities to all. We are excited to share what projects GVUW has planned in the short-term. We want to bring government, business, faith groups, and individuals together to Unite the Community.

Projects:

• Mental health grant and awareness over a 7 county area
• Bring back 211 or a consolidated information system or resources available in the area (Charity Tracker)
• 2022 campaign reach the goal of 1 million dollars.
• Increase diversity on nonprofit boards
• Use the Child Wellbeing Index to focus on impact in RED zone areas (on our website)

South Georgia Diversity Committee Projects

The South Georgia Diversity Committee

A.C Braswell-City of Valdosta/Minister 

Joseph Brownlee-Georgia Power Regional Director

Sam Allen-SGMC Board Member/ Retired Superintendent

Greg Powell- SGMC Board Member/ Langdale Foundation

Roy Copeland-Attorney / 100 Black Men of Valdosta

Angela Ward-The Game Changers Media Outlet/Moody AFB

Jamie Hill- Teacher

Kevin Bussey-Community Leader

Miguel Vincente -South Georgia Regional Library 

Cassandra Inboden- Urban Bella Salon

Reggie Benjamin-Pastor

Dewayne Johnson-Bridge Builder

Carolyn Berrian-Valdosta City Schools

Steven Heddon-Fusion Creative Marketing 

Hatel Patel-Bojangles local business owner

John Harris -Colony Bank

Maria Galvez-Moody AFB

Arthur Morin-Latin Community Organization / regional library director