Madison Sanders

executive Director

Madison joined Family Promise as the Service Director in 2021, and has been serving as the Executive Director since 2022. In her role, she leads the strategic direction of the organization, including fund development to meet community needs. She has always been passionate about creating opportunities for families to thrive and loves using her time and talents to support families in Athens.

Clyde Whitworth

Director of Operations

Clyde joined Family Promise of Athens in December of 2021 and has held a variety of roles within the organization since that time. As Director of Operations, he supports the organization in managing the administration and financial operations, as well as coordination of volunteer support.

Brandy Howard

Program Director

Brandy  joined Family Promise in September of 2025 as the Program Director. Before transitioning to Georgia, Brandy spent 11 years at Doorways in Virginia providing leadership and program oversight to several residential and housing programs serving the homeless and survivors of domestic violence.  At Family Promise, she oversees the organization’s programs, and ensures that we are providing quality services to meet the needs of families. Brandy is committed to supporting young people and families to reach their full potential.

Tenaja English

Housing Manager

Tenaja joined Family Promise of Athens as a Case Manager in 2022. She has managed the organization’s transitions through new shelter models and program expansion. Tenaja works directly with families in the shelter and transitional housing programs to provide guidance as they work toward their self identified goals and future stable housing. She is a passionate advocate for creating systems that provide opportunities for families to thrive.

Crystal Tarber

Prevention coordinator

Crystal joined Family Promise of Athens in April of 2025 as the Prevention Coordinator, and she has a deep passion for supporting families. She previously served as a Family Support Coordinator at a non-profit organization in Atlanta, where she connected families with essential resources and advocacy. Her work is rooted in the belief that every family deserves to feel empowered, informed, and cared for—whether they’re welcoming a new baby, navigating life transitions, or seeking stability.

Harry Shuford (Treasurer & Bookkeeper)
Retired Banker

Tammy Gilland (Chair)
Director of Community Relations
Piedmont Athens Regional

Ben Butler
Financial Planner
Highland Trust Partners

Kristina McCalla
Executive Director
Rooted Interiors

Weyman Johnson (Secretary)
Retired Attorney

Ally Simmons
Assistant Project Director - IOTIS
Realtor - Greater Athens Properties

Callie Waller
Realtor
CJ&L Real Estate

Jeremy Daniel
Assistant to the Director For Strategic Initiatives
Carl Vinson Institute for Government

Emily Glass (Vice Chair)
Minister
First Baptist Church, Athens

Angela Pope
Lead Social Worker
Clarke County School District

Jim Cronon
Lawyer
Law Office of James B. Cronon, LLC