Our Staff

For more information on the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and our work
to influence the lives of those with developmental disabilities, please feel free to contact us.

2 Peachtree St. NW
Suite 26-246
Atlanta, GA 30303

404.657.2126 main
888.275.4233 toll free
404.657.2133 TDD
404.657.2132 fax

Eric E. Jacobson | Executive Director
 | 404.657.2120
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. Read more about Eric Jacobson.

Kate Brady
Deputy Director

470.259.9015

Lisa Eaves
Operations & Contracts Director

404.657.2128

Dawn Alford
Public Policy Director

404.805.9741

Eric Foss
Front Receptionist

404.657.2126

 

Hillary Hibben
Media Relations Director

404.657.2121

Sumaya Karimi
Organizing Director, Real Communities Initiative

404.657.2125

Gabrielle Melnick
Grants & Contract Coordinator

404.656.6593

Kim Person-Hudson
Executive Assistant / Meeting Planner

404.657.2130

Maria Pinkelton
Public Relations Director

404.657.2122

Hanna Rosenfeld
Planning and Policy Development Specialist

404.657.2124