Executive Director

Kaitlin Burkly is the Executive Director for the Georgia Prevention Project. She has developed and managed prevention programming and grants for GPP since 2016. Kaitlin received her accreditation as a Certified Preventionist by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia (PCCG) in 2017. She provides oversight of the Georgia Meth Project, our TAC, CPP, PIPP, DFC, and SET program, as well as all community outreach programs. She is also a national speaker on topics around prevention in schools and peer to peer education.

Communications Specialist

Rachel Morris is the Communications Specialist for the Georgia Prevention Project and is a Certified Preventionist accredited by the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia (PCCG). Rachel oversees all creative aspects and outreach projects for the organization. Additionally, she manages the SET Program and Internship Program.

PIPP Program Coordinator

Janel Echols is the Partners in Prevention Project (PIPP) Coordinator for the Georgia Prevention Project. As the PIPP Coordinator, Janel’s role includes coordinating efforts in Taliaferro County and providing support for daily activities to accomplish goals of reducing alcohol use and binge drinking among youth ages 9 to 20 years old.

CPP Program Coordinator

Hanna is the Program Coordinator for the College Prevention Partnership (CPP) Program. As Program Coordinator, she is responsible for raising awareness and educating youth and young adults on the dangers and consequences of prescription drug misuse.

DFC/PAD Program Coordinator

Jonathan serves as our Drug Free Communities and Polk Against Drugs Program Coordinator. His efforts are primarily focused around substance use prevention within Polk County among both teens, and young adults.

Program Manager

Melissa serves as the Program Manager for Georgia Prevention Project. She provides support to GPP staff who plan and implement the CPP, TAC, CEP and SET programs. Additionally, she provides day-to-day process expertise and reports on a bi-weekly basis to our Executive Director.

College Expansion Coordinator

Gregory is the College Expansion Project Coordinator for the College Prevention Partnership (CPP) Program. As our Expansion Coordinator, he is responsible for initiating new partnerships with college campuses across the state. Additionally, he is responsible for raising awareness on different health promotion topics, and educating young adults on the impact of misusing substances such as prescription drugs.

Teen Action Council Program Coordinator

Kyah is the Teen Action Council Coordinator (TAC) for the Georgia Prevention Project. Kyah's role includes developing a network of youth coalitions which provide education and awareness about substance misuse and positive mental health behaviors using the Strategic Prevention Framework.