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Our Leadership

 

Lara Hodgson

Chairman/President of the Board of Trustees

 

Ms. Hodgson is the CEO of Insomnia, LLC, an Atlanta-based firm specializing in investment, development, and management of complex and innovative “world changing” projects. A graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology and Harvard Business School, Ms. Hodgson has served on many public and private Boards including: Flag Bank, Central Atlanta Progress, Georgia Tech’s Alexander Tharpe Fund, Society of International Business Fellows, GoGirlGo Atlanta and HERO for Children. Professional experience: infrastructure strategist, development and operations

 

Ronald Skeete, MSEd

Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees 

 

 

Kay Madati

Mr. Madati currently serves as Vice President for Audience Experience at CNN Worldwide. A graduate of Georgetown University, he also is a founding Board member of the Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School; the highest performing charter school in Brooklyn, New York which also partners with NHA. Professional experience: marketing, branding strategies and market communications

 

Keisha Escoffery

Ms. Escoffery is a partner with Kawall Communications, a public and media relations consulting firm. She has extensive experience working to support the efforts of charities and also served as the Assistant Press Secretary to the Honorable Congressman and civil rights leader John L. Lewis. Professional Experience: public relations, sales, talent acquisition. Professional experience: public relations, fundraising, event planning

 

Karen Degrammont

Ms. Degrammont is the Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Development for Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Ms. Degrammont volunteers as a Spelman College Mentor. Professional experience: strategic planning and development

 

Bruce Strothers

Mr. Strothers currently serves as a Marketing Counsel for The Coca-Cola Company. He is a graduate of Brown University where he received the University Scholarship for Academic Achievement. Mr. Strothers is admitted to the bar in Georgia, California, and Washington State, received his law degree from Seattle University and advanced law degree from Columbia University. Professional experience: legal counsel specializing in strategic partnership, sponsorship, service, talent and license agreements.