ABOUT US
VISION
Vibrant communities where everyone can achieve their potential
MISSION
Removing barriers to ensure that every person — no matter their race, past mistakes, or the circumstances of their birth — has access to a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life.Â
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
To ensure that every person no matter their race, past mistakes, or circumstances of their birth has access to a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life.
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WHAT WE DO
The Georgia Center for Opportunity brings together the solutions that lift people from poverty. Our desire is that each person be given the opportunity to achieve their potential.
HOW WE DO IT
We develop RESEARCH & ANALYSIS because many policies, even if well intentioned, often hinder opportunity.
We develop PARTNERSHIPS because addressing poverty isn’t a solo endeavor. It requires cooperation from people who can meet needs where it matters most — in neighborhoods and communities.
We develop SYSTEMS because sometimes would-be partners lack the tools to work together to address the challenges people face in moving from dependency to self-sufficiency.Â
OUR TEAM
![David Bass](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/David.png)
David Bass
Press Manager
![Kristin Barker](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kristin.png)
Kristin Barker
VP of Workforce Solutions
![Luisa Beeco](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Luisa.png)
Luisa Beeco
Program Manager BETTER WORK Gwinnett
![Buzz Brockway](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Buzz.png)
Buzz Brockway
VP of Public Policy
![Corey Burres](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Corey.png)
Corey Burres
VP of Communications
![Kimberly Chalek](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/KimberlyC.png)
Kimberly Chalek
VP of External Affairs
![Eric Cochling](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/eric-cochling.jpg)
Eric Cochling
Chief Program Officer & General Counsel
![Josh Crawford](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Joshua.png)
Josh Crawford
Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives
![Jim Eckstein](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jim-2022.png)
Jim Eckstein
Executive Vice President
![Amber Gorman](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Amber-2.png)
Amber Gorman
Program Specialist BETTER WORK Columbus
![Katherine Greene](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Katherine.png)
Katherine Greene
Healthy Families Program Manager
![Rachel Hamilton](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Rachel-Trees-BG.png)
Rachel Hamilton
Grants Associate
![Randy Hicks](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Randy.png)
Randy Hicks
President & CEO
![Koppany Jordan](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Koppany.png)
Koppany Jordan
Development Associate
![Jamie Lord](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jamie.png)
Jamie Lord
Director of Government Affairs
![Joyce Mayberry](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Joyce-2022.png)
Joyce Mayberry
VP of Family
![Kelly McGonigal](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kelly.png)
Kelly McGonigal
Director of Institutional Giving
![Carolina Pachon](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Carolina-Tree-Background.png)
Carolina Pachon
Program Specialist BETTER WORK Gwinnett
![Rebecca Primis](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Rebecca.png)
Rebecca Primis
Director of Content Marketing
![Erik Randolph](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Erik-2022.png)
Erik Randolph
Director of Research
![Paolo Resteghini](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Paolo.png)
Paolo Resteghini
Web Developer
![Kimberly Sawatka](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kimberly.png)
Kimberly Sawatka
Communications Manager
![Dave Sloan](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Dave.png)
Dave Sloan
Director of External Affairs
![Katelyn Stewart](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Katelyn-Stewart.png)
Katelyn Stewart
Family Life Program Facilitator
![Katelyn Tinney](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Katelyn.png)
Katelyn Tinney
Director of Operations
![Kelsey Underwood](https://d1f2pmkajn85sd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kelsey2.png)
Kelsey Underwood
Vice President of Strategy and Product
NON PROFIT STATUS
The Georgia Center for Opportunity is a 501(C) (3) and operates as a non-partisan non profit.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Under the tax-exempt status, all donations and support are tax deductible.
ANNUAL REPORT
Read how GCO has been removing barriers to opportunity in our Annual Reports:
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Click here to view our 2018 Audited Financials
Click here to view our 2018 990 Form
Click here to view our 2019 990 Form