Greater Atlanta

Now in our second century of service, Greater Atlanta’s Red Cross is hard at work in our diverse community of 5 million people – every day – bringing help and hope to neighbors in need. With the same passion and commitment of our volunteer founders, we’re empowering a new generation to prevent, prepare for and cope with emergencies that devastate homes, threaten lives and separate loved ones.

We serve 12 metro counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding and Rockdale. Our Executive Director, Terri Badour, and an all-volunteer board of directors guide the work of our chapter in three key areas: disaster preparedness and response; health and safety training; and emergency communications support for military and international families.

Today, we carry out our Red Cross mission in metro Atlanta with the help of 1,300 registered volunteers. The ratio of local volunteers to paid employees is approximately 22:1.

Emory University Red Cross Club

Sickle Cell Fundraiser

The Emory University Red Cross Club is a proud part of the Red Cross Club network in Georgia and throughout the country.Please join them in support of the American Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative. A gift of any size will help us inspire and engage blood donors who are Black and African American and conduct in-depth testing, typing and matching of blood products for people living with sickle cell disease.

Yes, I'd like to support the sickle cell initiative

Greater Atlanta (Georgia Regional Headquarters)

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1955 Monroe Drive

Atlanta, GA 30324

Phone: 404-876-3302

Other Contact Information:

Fax: 404-575-3084

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Do You Need Assistance?

Have you been affected by a home fire or other disaster?

The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.

Visit our Get Help page for additional resources.

Do you need information about giving blood, or would you like to set up a blood drive?

Information on blood drives, blood donation appointments as well as your personal blood donor account can be found on our Red Cross Blood website (click the link below). You may also call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Visit the Red Cross Blood Website

Are you a member of the military and need assistance?

We provide help for members of the military, veterans and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Call 1-877-272-7337 (24 hours a day) or click below to learn more.

Learn about military assistance

Would you like to learn lifesaving skills, become a lifeguard, or learn to swim?

The Red Cross offers classes in: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, learn to swim, water safety and more. Click below to learn more.

For questions about classes or certification cards you may also call: 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Explore Red Cross classes

How You Can Help

Volunteer

If you’re passionate about helping people and looking for a volunteer opportunity with a visionary humanitarian organization, you can make a difference with the American Red Cross of Atlanta. Adults and teenagers (aged 15-17) are encouraged to apply and engage in meaningful opportunities for education, training and community service.

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Give Blood

You don’t need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own reason. Maybe you were asked by a friend or relative, or maybe you believe it's the right thing to do. Whatever your reason, the need for blood donors is constant, and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You'll also feel great knowing you've helped change a life!

Find a Local Blood Drive

Donate

Your donation powers the Red Cross response to an average of more than 60,000 disasters every year nationwide, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. By making a charitable donation to the Red Cross, you are there for millions of people who face emergencies every year and help as they rebuild their lives.

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Start an Online Fundraiser

Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games while raising life-saving funds to help those in need. You can also fundraise your own way by energizing your community through celebrating a special occasion or being creative to help to those in need. Click a button below to get started!

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Leadership and Board Members

CEO of Georgia Red Cross:

Deirdre Dixon

Email: Deirdre.Dixon@redcross.org

Chapter Leadership:

Terri Badour, Executive Director

Phone: 404-805-9073 Email: Terri.Badour@redcross.org

FY2022 Board of Directors

Board Chair:

Tina McKeon, Ph.D., Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend LLP

Members:

Dawn Anderson, Chief Operations Officer, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP

Sean Boswell, Senior Vice President/Principal, Colliers International

Patrick Brennan, Senior Vice President of Inventory Solutions, Marketplace, Cox Automotive

Jae Brown, Fly Vetker

Todd Brown, Vice President, Research and Insights, Equifax

Tom Burnside, Founder & CEO, LendingPoint

Ann Burris, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources, Georgia Department of Human Services.

Quyen Clifton, Vice President, Human Resources, U.S. Automotive Parts Group

Crystal Drake, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Delta Air Lines

Scott A. Elder, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP

Tim Fallon, Director, Stakeholder & Community Partnerships, Coca-Cola North America

Richard Goodrich, Regional Vice President, The Home Depot

Vivian Greentree, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Citizenship, Fiserv

Steven J. Hewitson, Partner, Troutman Pepper LLP

Ken Kurzweil, Vice President of Technology, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Marva Lewis, Principal Advisor, Slalom Consulting

Erica McGill, Associate General Counsel, Georgia Power Company

Meghann M. McNally, Chief Marketing Officer, The Wrench Group

Ronald McNeill, President and CEO, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential

Stephanie Murray (Stef), Chief Diversity Officer & Vice President, Human Resources, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.

Tom O’Brien, President, Weather Group LLC and Executive Vice President, Allen Media Group LLC

Bryan Payne, Managing Partner, Apollos Partners LLC

Sarah Kate Pospisil, Senior Analyst, Accenture

Sara M. Prince, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Leona Rapelye, Vice President of Human Resources, Synergis

Maya Simmons Rogers, Attorney at Law, Simmons Rogers, LLC

Hugh E. Rowden, Business Growth Strategy Director, Senior Vice President, Diverse Customer Segments - Mass Market, Consumer and Small Business Banking, Wells Fargo

Susie Trotochaud, Executive Director, Usher 2020 Foundation

Tamera Woodard, Vice President - Associate General Counsel, AT&T

Staff Partners:

Terri Badour, NHQ, Executive Director, Georgia Rgn

Luke Lindsey, NHQ, Regional Philanthropy Officer, Georgia Rgn

Sherry Nicholson, NHQ, Regional Communications Director, Georgia Rgn

Janet Kinzey, NHQ, Regional Chief Development, Georgia Rgn

Donna Catrone, NHQ, Executive Assistant, Administrator, Georgia Rgn

FY2022 Honorary Board of Directors

Members:

Elizabeth H. Barnett (Beth), Retired, President, E.H. Barnett & Associates, Board Chair 1978-80

Elliott E. Brack, Editor/Publisher, GwinnettForum.com, Board Chair 1993-94

Ann-Marie Campbell, Executive Vice President of U.S. Stores and International Operations, The Home Depot

Moncure G. Crowder, President, M. Crowder & Associates

Suzanne H. Detlefs, Board Chair 2009-12

Andrew S. Fisher (Andy), Board Chair 1991-92

Peter J. Genz, Retired Partner, King & Spalding LLP, Board Chair 2007-09

Timothy W. Hughes (Tim), Retired, Executive Vice President, Administration, Cox Enterprises, Inc., Board Chair 1997-99

Arthur W. Johnston (Art), Retired, IBM Corporation, Board Chair 1984-85

Pamela R. Jones (Pam), Principal, PRJ Consulting, Board Chair 2014-16

Kevin J. Keough, Managing Director, Investcorp, Board Chair 2012-14

Nolan C. Leake, Retired, Partner, King & Spalding LLP, Board Chair 2000-01

Bradley S. Marcus (Brad), Retired Executive Vice President & Division Manager, Georgia Commercial Banking, Wells Fargo Bank, Board Chair 2016-18

Jeffery C. McWey (Jeff), Board Chair 1999-2000

Wade T. Mitchell, Retired, Trust Company Bank, Board Chair 1982-84

Richard N. Peretz, Retired, Chief Financial Officer, United Parcel Service

Maurice M. Richardson, Retired, President/CEO, Sonoco/Engraph, Board Chair 1995-97

Sanford Schwartz (Sandy), President, Cox Automotive, Board Chair 2005-07

Richard D. Shirk (Dick), Retired, President/CEO, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Board Chair 2001-03

Dennis A. Smith, Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President, Beck Compression, Board Chair 2003-05

Lucinda B. Smith, Retired, Senior Vice President, Global Business Services, AGCO Corporation, Board Chair 2018-20

Woodrow W. Vaughan, Jr., Retired, Senior Partner, Kidd & Vaughan LLP, Board Chair 1990-91

John H. Weitnauer, Jr., Retired, Federated Department Stores, Board Chair 1987-88

Greater Atlanta Young Professionals +

As an extension of the Greater Atlanta chapter Board members' efforts to engage volunteers, the mission of the Red Cross Young Professionals of Greater Atlanta is to engage, develop, and empower young professionals by mobilizing a community of volunteers under a common purpose of serving the American Red Cross.

Board Co-Chairs:

Sarah Kate Pospisil, Strategy Manager, Accenture

Kayla Draffin, Corporate HR Business Partner, Equifax

Executive Committee:

Ellis Davis, Wells Fargo

Jared Dunn, Relay Payments

Jennifer Dunn, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Toni Igbenoba, Upwork

General Members:

Lila Best, UPS Capital

Christo Carscallen, Gypsum Management & Supply

Gerard Magnan, eVestment

Olivia Mah, Accenture

Yeminjal Nicholas, Novelis, Inc.

Reed Scott, Georgia Pacific

Sarah Walker, Emory

If you are interested in joining the Red Cross Young Professionals, please indicate your interest here.

OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS:

Local Media Inquiries: (After hours: 404-876-3302 Option 8)

Sherry Nicholson

Phone: 404-323-3923 Email: sherry.nicholson@redcross.org

National Media Inquiries:

www.redcross.org/about-us/media

Phone: 202-303-5551 Email: media@redcross.org

Workplace Safety Training

Dave Fitts, Strategic Account Manager

Phone: 404-450-6860 Email: David.Fitts@redcross.org