Board Members
Charles Hardy/ Founder-CEO
Mr. Hardy is the organization's founder and CEO. His unwavering commitment and dedication to the community surpass those of anyone else. His contributions have been acknowledged through the receipt of numerous prestigious awards.
Mr. Hardy, a native of Athens, Georgia, has made a groundbreaking achievement by being the first to establish a legal homeless encampment for the homeless population in Athens. His initiative has set a new standard for addressing homelessness in the community. The innovative approach he has taken has garnered attention from other cities and inspired similar programs to be implemented across the country. His dedication and hard work have truly made a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
Mr. Hardy can be reached at: 1ststep706@gmail.com
Dr. Debbie Green/ Vice President
Dr. Debbie Green is the founder of R.I.S.E. (Reaching Inward for Spiritual Empowerment), a business training individuals on conflict resolution in the workplace to prevent workplace violence. She is also the CEO of Keys for Freedom. Inc., which is a community program focused on individuals and families affected by domestic family violence and emotional/mental illnesses. The vision is to provide services to populations affected by crisis, abuse, or any life-altering situation, restoring faith and love to a hurting world. Dr. Green has 15 years of experience in life coaching and mental health. Dr. Green is an affiliate of the Women on Fire Entrepreneurs Global movement out of Toronto, Canada. Dr . Green facilitates a podcast entitled Soulful Solutions with Dr. Debbie Green with The Female Solution that broadcasts on Facebook, YouTube, and Blog Talk radio. Dr. Green holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Community Counseling. She also holds a certification in Paracletos Counseling, a form of holistic therapy acknowledged by the State of Georgia. Dr. Green has also completed a Doctorate in Divinity with Aaron Beard International Biblical College and a minor in biblical studies and chaplaincy. Dr. Green is a certified Anger Management and Grief Specialist in Counseling. Dr. Green also specializes in Geriatric mental care. Dr. Green is also a Certified End of Life Specialist, which is an individual who specializes in end-of-life issues. Her vision is to empower others to seek their destiny and live a fulfilled life of peace.
Ms. Green can be reached at: 1ststepvp@gmail.com
Tabitha Lopez
Lanier College
2001 - 2003
Early Childhood Education
Gwinnett College
2010 - 2012
Nursing Core Classes
Phlebotomy Supervisor and Operations Manager
Remotely monitor activities of all phlebotomy staff, scheduling hours,
organize and order inventory supplies and equipment.
Onboarding and training of new staff.
Perform site inspections
Medical Ministry of Georgia
Homeless community advocate/ community whistleblower
2021-Present
Volunteering, Ministering, and Servicing the needs of the homeless
community in the Hall County area.
Feeding, offering supplies, and assisting with immediate needs.
Ms. Lopez can be reached at: 1ststep2911@gmail.com
Angela Q. McAllister
1ststep6399@gmail.com
CLARKE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE, Athens, GA
Deputy Sheriff, Lieutenant
1993-Current
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Jail division of the Sheriff’s Office. Duties and responsibilities include management/supervision, obtaining search warrants, interviewing subjects, testifying in court, extraditing and transporting inmates, coordinating arrests and shakedowns, investigations, training personnel, and ensuring the safety of inmates. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, receiving and investigating complaints about subordinates, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals. Assists, directs, and monitors all ongoing activity, providing for the safety and security of all persons within the facility during shift, particularly in high-risk situations. Recommends and assists in the formulation of policies and procedures; plans assigns, and directs daily work performed by assigned personnel; supervises and organizes shakedowns. Conducts initial investigations into altercations, thefts, vandalism, and other inmate violations; observes inmate climate and identifies suspicious activity that might indicate unrest.
Reserve Deputy – Train new recruits within the jail and its daily operations. Post-certified general instructor, inmate medical and in-custody transports, courthouse security, jail security, and other duties as required.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA 1987-1993
Clerk
Worked for the Cooperative Extension Environmental Sciences Photographic and Art department. Responsible for performing daily office tasks such as filing, recording, maintaining records, copying, posting, and other similar duties using a computer terminal, typewriter, and other word processors. Followed organizational and departmental procedures to complete tasks such as preparing purchase orders, ordering supplies, and coordinating with the mailroom to ensure orders were received and shipped to departments within the University system promptly.
WESTCLOX, Athens, GA1984-1987
End station packer
Worked on an assembly line end station. Packaged various clocks and performed basic quality control checks, including measuring, weighing, strength testing, package counts, and evaluating product or package appearance. Folded and taped boxes labeled for shipping and stacked boxes on pallets according to directions. Worked under the immediate supervision of a line leader. The job required speed and accuracy due to incentives of earning extra money with overage called production.
CERTIFICATIONS
Georgia Basic Peace Officer # PBLE960384S
Georgia Police General Instructor #PS08020249S
Georgia Basic Jailer #PRJA990762S
Leadership in Police Organizations (International Association of Chiefs of Police)
Management Level I, II, III
Supervision Level I, II, III
Karen B Amaya
Clarke County Sheriff Office March 2021 to 2022
Clarke County Police Department January 2020 to 2021
Clarke County Board of Elections October 1ststep
United States Postal Service 10/15 to 6/19
Pilgrim’s Pride
Computer Operator 4/13 to 5/15
Latin Labor Staffing, Gainesville, GA 2/12 to 02/13 Account executive
Interactive Technical College, Gainesville, GA, 2010 to 2012
Latin Labor Staffing, Gainesville, GA 2/12 to 02/13 Account Executive
Marquez Trucking Inc. Gainesville, GA 2006 to 2008
Administrative Assistant
EDUCATION
National University of El Salvador 3 Semesters of Pre-Law
HS Francisco Morazán Vocational Clerical Administration
She can be contacted at:
Teresa R. Clark
Supervisor, Winterville, GA 2016-present
Spiritual Loving & Caring Home LLC
Provided high quality patient care
Managed patients’ medications and gave them out in a very careful manner
Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties
Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs
Complied with HIPPA standards regarding patient care and documentation
Oversaw entire facility
Sitter/Caregiver, Athens, GA 2014-2016
Talmage Terrace-Lanier Garden
Assisted several patients with daily activities of daily living
Provided social and emotional support to improve residents’ morale
Helped residents with daily hyenine, including showering, oral and peri care, incontinence care etc.
Careful handled any medication that patients required
Event Staff/Catering Athens, GA 2013-2015
Willstaff Worldwide
Responsible for the set up and taking down of events
Provided catering services for different events around the community
Cautiously handled all food handling responsibilities
EDUCATION
Certification- Athens Technical College, Athens, GA 2010
CAN Certification- New Horizon Medical Institute, Athens, GA
She can be reached at: spiritualloving300@gmail.com
Medlyne Zamor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Allstate Insurance WFH- GA
Investigation Specialist Claims Adjuster
Investigative Solutions LLC Newnan, GA
Private Investigator March 2021 – August 2023
Atlanta Public Schools District Atlanta, GA
Resident Officer September 2018 – August 2019
Aceolution/Apple Traveling
Junior Project Manager September 2017 – January 2018
Solid Solutions Legal Services Marietta, GA
Criminal Defense Private Investigator May 2015 – December 2019
EDUCATION
University of West Georgia (Graduate School) University of West Georgia
Masters Bachelors of Science (BS)
Concentration: Public Administration Concentration: Criminology
Expected Completion: December 2028 May 2016
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