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OPERATIONS


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Jennifer T. Graham, MBA
Executive Director
Jennifer T. Graham is the Executive Director. She founded Shelter From the Rain in 2010, because she has a passion for giving hope to single parents in need. She became a Mother at the age of 16 and understands firsthand the importance of having a community of support while reaching your goals. Jen has worked with local organizations for over a decade to ensure that single parents have the resources that they need to thrive and care for their children.

She is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design where she majored in Graphic Design and minored in Advertising. She has earned her MBA in Marketing from Saint Leo University. She has served as a volunteer for T.H.A. Group’s Island Hospice, Savannah Church of God, The Living Vine Christian Maternity and several other nonprofits. She has a history of 15 years in Communications and Marketing  with organizations like Savannah Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Arrhythmia Alliance (an international non-profit that helps patients with arrhythmias) and T.H.A. Group Home Health Care. 

She is the single mother of an amazing son, Jalin Graham, who plays the viola and attends The Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University. 

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Peggy Littles
Programs Coordinator

​Peggy Littles is the Programs Coordinator.  She loves to give back and pour into the lives of others. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Barry University and is attaining her a Master's Degree in Social Work from Albany State University - Class of 2024. Peggy began at Shelter From the Rain as an Intern and loved the experience. She works with the single parents of our organization to ensure that they have the support and resources that they need to thrive. She takes great joy in aiding the families that we serve. eggy also works for Behavioral Health Link as a 2nd responder for mobile crisis. ​When she’s not working, she is spending time with her 2 sons, one fur baby and headstrong Mommy plus family in Waycross and Atlanta. 

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Rachel Weems
Diaper Bank Client & Partner Liaison

​Rachel Weems is the Diaper Bank Client & Partner Liaison.  Currently, she is working to attain her Childcare Certification for Fall 2023. Rachel works hard to ensure that all our Diaper Stations throughout the city are fully stocked with the supplies needed by our single parent families. Beyond her work at Shelter From the Rain, she enjoys time with her son and daughter as well. 

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Joanne Morton
Mentorship Program Specialist

​Joanne Morton is our Mentorship Specialist. She works with the single mothers in our Mothers with Mentors program to ensure that they meet requirements and explore creative ways to live fully expressed lives. Joanne is also a Positive Energy Artist and Creativity Expert who can help find positive energy and inspiration through art. With her unique approach that combines gratitude, laughter, and creativity, Joanne helps our single mothers overcome frustration and tap into their true potential.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS


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Maria Genualdi, Chair
Mortgage Lender
​& Single Mom
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Dierra Jones, Vice Chair
Teacher,  Artist
​& Community Leader
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Bernadette Bryant, Treasurer
Controller, Director of Finance & Business Owner

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Jasmine Miller, Secretary
Marketing, Leadership & 
Communications 
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Jennifer Sapp
Medicaid Supervisor
& ​Single Mom
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David Costrini
Strategic Relationships & Marketing Director 
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Dr. Andrea Keen-Avery
Medical Social Worker & 
​Single Mom
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Shari Drawdy
Bio-Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Professional
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Marvette Wilkerson
Manager, Community Leader ​& Single Mom
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Betsy Kane
Registered Nurse, Clinical Director & Single Mom
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Adriana Tatum Howard
Associate Director of
​Park Place Outreach, Inc.
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Colin Hopkins
Dedicated Senior Medical Center Professional
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Lasonna Rivers
Licensed Professional Counselor & Manager 
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Andy Uhlig
Divine Marriage Union Owner & Director of Sales 
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Larry Jackson
CFO of Savannah-Chatham Public Schools System

ADVISORY BOARD 


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Ree Williams
The Ree Williams Development Group
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Katrina Gray
Business Owner & Community Leader
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Krista Brown
Social Work & Insurance Professional
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Sarah Cross
Registered Nurse in Obstetrics
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Molly Lieberman 
Executive Director of ​Loop It Up
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Ann Ingram
Retired RN
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Iris Atoa 
Health Team Manager
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Dr. Zelonia Williams
Professor &
​Business Owner
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Mia Mance
Media Professional & ​Business Owner
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Chadrick Mance
Lawyer &
​Business Owner
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Dr. Portia Brown 
Financial Services 
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Rodrika  B. Scott
Bailey's Belles Owner
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Victoria Baylor
Leadership & Organization Development Consultant & Coach
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Ariana Berksteiner
Executive Director of the Emmaus House ​Soup Kitchen 
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Julie Wade
Retired Lawyer & Executive Director of Tharros Place
Shelter From the Rain Inc
Main Diaper Bank: 2203 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Mailing Address: P.O. 24195, Savannah, GA 31403
info@shelterfromtherain.com | 912.232.5860


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