Board of Directors
Dorothy H. Jordan
Founder
Lori Turbe
Chair
Gary Palgon
Past Chair
Alok Deshpande
Vice Chair
Tammy Hunter
Secretary
Hunter Morhous
Treasurer
- Karla Ahlert – RaceTrac
- Waitman K. Aumann, MD, MS – Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- Barunashish Brahma, MD – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- Mechelle Brown – Health Communication Specialist
- Rick Davis – CNN (retired)
- Alok Deshpande – SmartPath
- Kelsey Donnalley – Kilpatrick Townsend
- Susan Evans – Freelance Copywriter/Director
- Tammy Hunter – KPMG
- Dorothy Jordan – Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing (retired)
- Matt Lane – Boys and Girls Clubs of America
- Evan Levy – Ammunition
- Dax Lopez – DGL Attorneys
- Jamie McCurry – Plimsoll Advisors
- Chris McDaid – BMO Bank
- Hunter Morhous – TechCXO
- Gary Palgon – IntegriChain (retired)
- Melanie Palumbo – Community Volunteer
- Melinda Pauly, MD – Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- Marisa Simpson – Atlanta Gas Light (Southern Company Gas)
- Mo Thrash – Governmental Affairs at McCalla Raymer
- Lori Turbe – Grant Thornton LLP
- Beth Abernathy – Zenmonics (retired)
- Craig Anderson – Hennessy Automobile Companies
- W. Ben Barkley – Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
- Jay Beck – Beck Communications
- Susan Bolch – RaceTrac
- Patty Burns – Patty Burns Salon
- Diane Cassels – Emory University and Emory Healthcare (retired)
- Julianne and Saxby Chambliss – DLA Piper and retired US Senate
- John D’Andrea – Georgia Power (retired)
- Ann Estes – SunTrust Bank (retired)
- Tom Grathwohl – DF Capital UK LTD
- Kathryn Graves – Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
- Elizabeth Hale – Community Volunteer
- Neil R. Johnson – RJM Group
- Martin H. Jones – Higginbotham
- Craig Kaufman – Kaufman Realty Group
- Jinny and Michael Keough – DMK International, Inc.
- Randall Kirsch – Jackson Spalding
- Susan DeRose and Richard Lewis – Liberty House Corporation
- Valerie Love – Community Volunteer
- Creel McCormack – Community Volunteer
- Javier Medina – Litigation Paralegal
- Denise Miller – Ansley Atlanta Real Estate
- Glenda and Mark Moreland – The Coca–Cola Company (retired)
- Hunter Morhous – TechCXO
- C. Read Morton, Jr. – Centennial Holding Company
- Eric Newberg – Diaz Foods
- Betsy Odom – Community Volunteer
- Thomas Olson, MD – Emory University Department of Pediatrics (retired)
- Mia Ramic Pennington – King & Spalding
- Mark C. Pope IV – Graphic Solutions Group
- Vicki Riedel – Emory University (retired)
- Jonathan Rodbell – Atlanta Property Group, LLC
- Robin Rodbell – Community Volunteer
- Kristine Rudolph – Community Volunteer
- Karen and John Schuerholz – Atlanta Braves
- Billy Schultz – Telfair Brokers
- William B. Schwartz III – Wilmington Trust (retired)
- H. Verwray Scott – Microsoft
- S. Stephen Selig III – Selig Enterprises
- Mindy Shoulberg – Selig Enterprises
- Michael Siegel – Ideal Aluminum Products
- Cindy and Jim Sims – AFL
- Todd Smith – Morgan Stanley
- Vernon Strickland – Wargo French
- John O’Shea Sullivan – Burr & Forman
- Buffy Swinehart – Aflac
- Karen Wasilewski–Masker, MD – Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Camp Sunshine Staff
Responsible for all aspects of the organization including oversite of all Camp Sunshine programs, fundraising and community engagement.
Diagnosed when she was 18 years old, Tenise is a young adult survivor of cancer. She started her days at Camp Sunshine as a Counselor in Training in 1988 and then as volunteer counselor for 10 years before formally joining the Camp Sunshine staff in 1999.
Responsible for Camp Sunshine’s fundraising and communications efforts that build awareness, engagement, and support for our mission.
Alicia is a seasoned development professional with extensive leadership experience in the Atlanta nonprofit community. She is passionate about our mission and our important work with children and families.
Responsible for overseeing multiple departments, maintaining database integrity, and managing the office to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Chanteasea joined Camp Sunshine staff in 2005, with over 10 years of experience in the Atlanta nonprofit community.
Responsible for communications, public relations, marketing, and media.
Meredith is a Certified Child Life Specialist with years of experience working with children and their families in the hospital setting. She first joined Camp Sunshine as a camper in 2001 and has returned to manage all forms of Camp Sunshine communications.
Responsible for special fundraising events and support in development initiatives to support Camp Sunshine’s mission.
Julie is passionate about helping others and has extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising and event planning. Julie’s husband is a long-time camp volunteer and Camp Sunshine has been a part of her family’s life for over 20 years.
Responsible for family camps, sibling camps, and other family programs.
Jamie first attended Camp Sunshine as a teen camper and now returns as member of our team. He has experience in camp management, working at our partner camp, Camp Twin Lakes, prior to joining our staff.
Responsible for supporting Summer Camp Programs, Remember the Sunshine and Teen and Young Adult Programs.
She first joined the Camp Sunshine team as an intern in 2019. With a background in Child and Family Development, Alyx brings extensive experience and a deep passion for working with children and families in the camp environment.
Robin joined Camp Sunshine’s staff in December 2023. She is responsible for summer camp registration, camper information management, and Holiday Sunshine for families in need.
Robin and her family became involved with Camp Sunshine when her son was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 at 4 years of age.
Responsible for data entry and management in our organizational database, gift processing, and acknowledgements.
Danielle began working at Camp Sunshine in the fall of 2023 with several years of experience in Georgia non-profit work.
Responsible for connecting families in the Savannah area with Camp Sunshine and implementing Sunshine 2U at the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah.
Stephanie, a Certified Child Life Specialist, joined Camp Sunshine in 2014. She coordinates all programming and community outreach in the Savannah area.
Responsible for managing the recruitment, application process, and training of volunteers for a variety of programs and needs for Camp Sunshine.
Amy has been a part of the Camp Sunshine staff, serving in various roles, since 1998, including 5 years as Summer Camp Director.
Responsible for developing and delivering Camp Sunshine activities in the community – regionally and in the hospital and outpatient setting, including Sunshine 2U, our hospital based camp program.
Morgan is a Certified Child Life Specialist with experience at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite in the Emergency Department.
Responsible for the planning and delivery of Camp Sunshine activities and programs within hospital and clinic settings.
Haley is a Certified Child Life Specialist with extensive experience supporting children and families in hospital settings, including her time at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Responsible for Summer Camp, Teen Retreats and Remember the Sunshine Program.
Edith has been a part of the Camp Sunshine family since she attended the very first camp, as a camper, in 1983. Prior to joining the staff, Edith was a long-time volunteer, serving as a camp nurse and cabin counselor.
Responsible for planning and delivering programs at the Camp Sunshine House as well as supporting Family and Sibling Camps, and other programs in the community.
Kate is a Certified Child Life Specialist with experience in the pediatric oncology hospital setting, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Careers
We currently don’t have any openings, but please check back soon for future opportunities!
