Our INItiatives

We advance justice for the most underrepresented children across the state through several initiatives.

Our Approach

We employ a three-pronged approach of direct connection, community and coalition building, and system reform.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Micah Moon

Board Chair

Delta Air Lines

Adwoa Awotwi

Board Vice Chair

LocumTenens.com

Adam Ozgo

Board Treasurer

Yancey Bros.

David Brackett

Board Secretary

Bondurant Mixson & Elmore

Eric Fisher

Immediate Past Board Chair

Barnes & Thornburg


Alison Ballard

Buchalter Law Firm

Lou Barbieri

Kilpatrick Townsend

Patrick Becker

Southern Company

Mary Benton

Alston & Bird LLP

John Bey

Bey & Associates

Charlie Ebersol

Infinite Athlete

Harold Franklin

King & Spalding LLP

Paula Frederick

State Bar of Georgia

Brian Gordon

McDermott Will & Schulte LLP

Brian Harms

Troutman Pepper Locke

Kate Helm

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP

Jessica McKinney

Community Leader

Judge Christopher Middleton

Superior Court of Chatham County

Raj M. Nichani

The RMN Agency

Rachel Reid

Eversheds Sutherland

Neil Shorthouse

Partners in Change

Tori Silas

Big Green Egg

L. Chris Stewart

Stewart Miller Simmons

Debra Tavaras

Soulstice, Inc.

Marc Taylor

Taylor English Duma

Team

Staff

Executive Director Michael Waller leads the Georgia Appleseed team in the development of innovative policy solutions and tools to keep […]
Operations & Communications Coordinator Yasmine Atamna is the hub for Georgia Appleseed’s internal systems, publications, programs activities, and events. With […]
Program Manager and Angela B. Royal Fellow Tanesse joined Georgia Appleseed with nearly a decade of experience working with domestic […]
Senior Staff Attorney Jack Grote’s deep commitment to disability rights and educational advocacy makes him a key asset to our […]
Legal & Policy Director Darlene Lynch brings her extensive expertise and dedication to overseeing Georgia Appleseed’s housing and school justice […]
Director of Engagement & Development A graduate of Huntingdon College and Asbury Theological Seminary, Liz started her career overseas working […]
Donor Engagement & Impact Manager Leah brings experience and deep commitment to advancing social justice and equity through effective fundraising […]
Policy Counsel Luci applies her background in courtroom advocacy at the individual level to systemic reform that impacts the larger […]
Director of Operations Kate Swett manages Georgia Appleseed’s business functions including finance and accounting, human resources, communications, and contracts, as […]
Programs & Outreach Coordinator Fatima Santillan supports program implementation, community engagement, and outreach efforts. Fatima brings experience in legislative research, […]

Career

Jobs and Internships

JOB POSTINGS

We are currently have not full or part-time positions open. If you would like to volunteer with our organization, please complete the Pro Bono and Volunteer Interest Form.

INTERNSHIPS & EXTERNSHIPS

We offer unpaid internships and externships for rising 2L and 3L law students in the fall, spring, and summer.  In addition, we host fellows from a variety of fellowship programs. 

Interns and externs assist attorneys and program staff in all current program activities. An individual intern or extern’s experience will depend on their interests and goals, and our current needs.

Activities may include the following:

  • Conduct legal, social science, and policy research
  • Write and update attorney manuals and guidance
  • Draft and prepare legal and other advocacy documents (including pleadings, briefs, talking points, emails, etc.)
  • Develop tools for parents, students, and other caregivers
  • Visit and interview stakeholders
  • Assist in the representation of children in foster care before school disciplinary tribunals
  • Attend and assist with coalition and other stakeholder meetings
  • Participate in advocacy strategy sessions
  • Collect and assess statistical data
  • Coordinate public programs and events

Interested students should send a current resume by email to programs@gaappleseed.org with “Internship/Externship Query” in the subject line of the email. In the body of the email, please explain why you are interested in working with us, and highlight life, education, and work experiences you believe relevant to our work. We prefer applicants who can commit to a full semester or summer internship or externship.

Georgia Appleseed is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of that person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, creed, citizenship, HIV status, or marital status.  We recognize the value of diversity in the workplace and strongly urge people in all protected groups to apply for employment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with mental or physical disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a given position in a satisfactory manner, provided the needed accommodation does not result in an undue hardship for Georgia Appleseed.