Interim Executive Director

Gregory Greer serves as the Interim Executive Director of Georgia Prevention Project, providing leadership and oversight to support the organization’s mission and statewide prevention efforts. In this role, he works alongside staff, community partners, schools, and other stakeholders to strengthen programming and expand GPP’s impact across Georgia.

Prior to stepping into this role, Gregory served as the College Expansion Project Coordinator for the College Prevention Partnership (CPP) Program, where he developed partnerships with college campuses across the state and supported health promotion and substance misuse prevention efforts among young adults. His experience in partnership development, prevention education, and community engagement continues to inform his leadership at GPP.

Sources of Strength Program Manager

Rachel serves as the Sources of Strength Program Manager at the Georgia Prevention Project. She is a Certified Preventionist through the Prevention Credentialing Consortium of Georgia (PCCG). In her role, Rachel leads creative projects and community outreach, helping bring Sources of Strength to schools and communities across the state. She also manages the SET Program, the Internship Program, and supports efforts to grow GPP’s prevention work throughout Georgia.

Sources of Strength Regional Manager

Janel Echols serves as the Sources of Strength Regional Manager for the Georgia Prevention Project. In this role, she leads program implementation and outreach for Sources of Strength throughout DBHDD Region 2, strengthening prevention efforts across schools and communities. Janel also oversees the Partners in Prevention Project in Taliaferro County, coordinating initiatives and supporting day-to-day activities designed to reduce alcohol use and binge drinking among youth ages 9–20.

Sources of Strength Regional Manager

Hanna Naukkarinen serves as the Sources of Strength Regional Manager for the Georgia Prevention Project. In this role, she leads program implementation and outreach for Sources of Strength across DBHDD Region 5, strengthening prevention efforts in schools and communities. Hanna also supports the College Prevention Partnership Program, collaborating with college students to build campus youth coalitions that raise awareness about the risks of prescription drug misuse and implement peer-to-peer prevention initiatives.

DFC/PPRA Program Coordinator

Tommy Baker serves as the Program Coordinator for Polk Prevention and Recovery Alliance. In this role, he focuses on substance use prevention efforts in Polk County, working with both teens and young adults to promote healthy choices and support community well-being.

Program Operations Manager

Melissa Vaughan serves as the Program Operations Manager for the Georgia Prevention Project. She supports GPP staff in planning and implementing the CPP, DFC, and SET programs, providing day-to-day operational guidance and ensuring smooth execution of ongoing initiatives.

Sources of Strength District Prevention Coordinator

Ashley Palmateer is the Sources of Strength District Prevention Coordinator for the Georgia Prevention Project. Ashley’s role includes expanding and supporting Sources of Strength programming in Cobb County middle and high schools. In her role, she oversees the implementation of peer-led prevention strategies and provides technical assistance, and support to participating schools.