Carol Collard, PhD, LMSW
President and Chief Executive Officer
With a background in marketing and residential real estate, Carol Collard became a passionate participant in the fight to reduce homelessness while working for Progressive Redevelopment, Inc. In 1998, Carol returned to school to study social work and ultimately earned a PhD in the field. Dr. Collard has worked for more than 20 years in supportive housing and in grappling with the complex issues that can result in homelessness. Her combined expertise has given her the ability to operate a nonprofit agency with a caring heart and a mind for business. At CaringWorks, which she co-founded, she oversees a team of more than 90 people who operate supportive housing programs and services across Metro Atlanta. Carol earned an undergraduate degree in Communications from Loyola University in New Orleans, and both a master’s degree and PhD in social work from the University of Georgia. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), and she has also served as an associate professor of Social Work at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. Carol works daily to ensure that those in CaringWorks' programs are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
As the Chief Financial Officer of CaringWorks, Monique is responsible for the development, management, and execution of the organization's financial strategy aligned with its overall goals. This includes financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning to ensure financial stability and growth. She has nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit financial management within the healthcare and education arenas and specializes in financial restructuring and strategizing for growth and sustainability. Monique received her Master of Business Administration from Savannah State University and Bachelor of Health Science from Georgia Southern University.
Stephanie Burkes, JD, LCSW, LICSW
Chief Programs Officer
Stephanie is a Licensed Attorney and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of clinical social work experience. She graduated from Marshall University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. In 2009, she graduated from Barry University with a master’s degree in social work. Stephanie has spent 15+ years as a social worker in various settings, including outpatient behavioral health; inpatient psychiatric care; hospital-based medical social work; policy and administration; medical home health; psychiatric home health; and hospice/end-of-life care. In her efforts to become a more well-rounded and efficient advocate, Stephanie entered law school in 2014, graduating with a focus in family law, healthcare law, and criminal law. Following graduation, she began a dual career in law and social work, applying legal skills and knowledge to the practice of social work to promote social justice for society’s most vulnerable populations.
Dominic Johnson has worked at CaringWorks for nearly 20 years in various roles that support the organization's mission to end chronic homelessness. In his current role, Dominic oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization's residential housing programs, managing a dedicated team that ensures clients have safe housing, and that they receive comprehensive supportive services that enable and equip them to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
Nadine Oldham, LCSW
Clinical Director - Behavioral Health
As Clinical Director of CaringWorks, Nadine directs the organization's behavioral health services. She is responsible for hiring, training and management of staff and contractors, policy and procedure development, adherence to regulations, fidelity to evidence-based practices, grant compliance, documentation and reporting, strategic partnership development, and outcome measurement. Nadine has nearly 20 years of diverse experience in case management, program management, and clinical oversight in the areas of homelessness, substance use, foster care, and mental health. Nadine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Georgia and New York, and she also holds a Master’s Addiction Counselor Certification (MAC). Nadine received her Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in African Studies from Binghamton University.
PROGRAM STAFF
Dornisha Freeman
Program Manager
Ailene Gordon
Program Manager
Stephanie Johnson
Program Manager
Marshall Marrotte
Program Manager
Karma Russell
Program Director
Valerie Walker
Hope House Program Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Courtney Showell
Chair
PwC, LLP
Sunil Nicholas
Vice Chair
Redis Labs
Leslie Marshburn
Secretary
Grady Health System
Richard MacKelfresh
Treasurer
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Jeff Adams
Board Member
Arnall Golden Gregory
Lawrence Elder
Board Member
City of Atlanta Public
Defender's Office
Rhonda Hight
Board Member
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Ray Kuniansky
Board Member
Columbia Residential
Addison Meriwether
Board Member
Cushman Wakefield
E. Anwar Reddick
Board Member
Greenlight Financial Technology
Beth White
Board Member
Accushield