Family:  Husband-Ben (UGA Law grad 1993), Children-Hill (UGA grad 202),  Curry (UGA Grad 2022) and Spence Hartman

Hometown: Roswell, Georgia 

Current Town: St. Simons Island, Georgia

What Years at UGA: 1989 to 1993

School/Degree: Franklin College of Arts and Science Major: Psychology

Profession: As Executive Director of Safe Harbor Center, I have the privilege of leading an organization dedicated to helping children and families find safety, stability, and hope during some of life’s most difficult moments. Across Georgia, our nine programs provide critical services in child advocacy, family preservation, youth homelessness, foster care, sexual assault support, and more.

At the core of our work is a simple belief: every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive. I’m proud to work alongside a committed team and community that shows up every day to make that belief a reality.

Accolades: Leadership Georgia 2010

Book: Five Star Weekend (1)

Magazine: Southern Living 

Podcast: SmartLess 

Instagram:@safeharborcenterinc; @‌safeharborthriftshop

Fashion designer: Elyce Arons (2), Sue Sartor and Emily McCarthy

Interior designer: Muriel Windolf 

Chef: Chef Jonathan Jerusalmy (3), Sea Island Resort; Chef Tom Delaney, Delaney’s; Chef Dave Snyder, Halyards

Historical figure: Sandra Day O’Connor (4)

Quote:

Every Child deserves a Safe Place

Describe Athens in five words or less: The best college town in America!

Restaurants and bars: The Last Resort, Five Bar, Bourbon Cellar, Allgood Lounge, 9D’s

Shops: Heery’s 

Athens/campus landmark: The Arch (5)

Memory while in school: Herbie’s late night in Athens was definitely an icon.

Gameday ritual/plan: Tailgating at Tate or downtown

Tailgate Recipe: Chicken Salad Chick sandwiches, Charleston pimento cheese sandwiches