H.E.R.O. for Children is a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for children infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.


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Board of Directors


Ralph Olson
Chairman and CEO
R.A. Jones & Company, Inc.

James R. Summer III
Treasurer
Ernst & Young

Garrett Gravesen
Secretary & Co-Founder
H.E.R.O. for Children, Inc.

Dr. Pam Bachanas
Global AIDS Program
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Coach Vince Dooley
Legendary Coach and Athletic Director
University of Georgia.

Ryan Gembala
Co-Founder
H.E.R.O. for Children, Inc.

Paul Hewitt
Head Basketball Coach
Georgia Institute of Technology

Wes Moss
Author, Radio Host and Vice President
UBS Financial Services

Michelle O'Donnell
Director of Human Resources
Georgia Natural Gas

Coach Mark Richt
Head Football Coach
University of Georgia


H.E.R.O Staff



Donna Drakes
Executive Director

Megan Fox
Match Specialist

Meg Madan
Program Associate

Tanisha Grimes
Lead Life Skills Facilitator

Kyomi DeFritas
Life Skills Facilitator

Ashley Mitchell
Life Skills Facilitator