About Staff

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Photo of Eric JacobsonEric E. Jacobson | Executive Director |
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Eric E. Jacobson is the executive director of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) — a federally funded, independent state agency that advocates on behalf of Georgians and families living with developmental disabilities.

Jacobson leads GCDD on its mission to collaborate with Georgia citizens, public and private advocacy organizations and policymakers to positively influence public policies that enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families…Click Here to Read More.



Photo of Patricia NobbiePatricia Nobbie, Ph.D | Deputy Director – Public Policy |
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Dr. Nobbie is the Deputy Director of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities. She is responsible for conducting research on Council programs and initiatives, tracking state and federal budgets, and coordinating the Council’s legislative agenda. She describes this role as “trying to support good public policy and prevent bad things from happening.” She coordinates the Unlock the Waiting Lists! Campaign for home and community based services, the contracts for the Partnerships for Success Inclusive High School Community project, and The Academy for Inclusive Adult Education at Kennesaw State University. She coordinates a Statewide Transition Steering Committee with the Department of Education, and is a member of the team that writes the State Plan for Transition services each year. She served on the State Advisory Panel for Special Education for 4 years as a parent...Click Here to Read More.


Dottie Adams
Family and Individual
Supports Director
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(404) 657-2129
Caitlin Childs
Organizing Director, Real
Communities Initiative
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(404) 657-2125


Valerie Meadows Suber

Public Information Director,
Making a Difference Editor-in-Chief

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(404) 657-2122


Kim Person-Hudson

Executive Assistant/
Meeting Planner

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404-657-2130

Gary Childers
Chief Financial Officer
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(404) 657-2128

Drelda Mackey
Grants Manager 
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404-657-2119

Dee Spearman
Public Information Assistant
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404-657-2121
Anna Watson
Planning and Policy Specialist
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404-657-2124


Eric Foss

Front Receptionist
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404-657-2126