My name is Adrienne Fenner. I live in Dallas, Georgia, roughly an hour north of Atlanta. I am a former hospice chaplain, and currently own a life and wellness business called First Love Yourself, LLC. I am currently wanting to get involved with Electric Municipal Coalitions to build strong communities and fight climate change.  My hope is to help people of color and others struggling financially with high energy bills.

My name is Andrea Young Jones and I live in the city of South Fulton. I am the Government Relations and Public Policy Director for Georgia WAND (Women’s Action for New Direction) and I am involved in the EMC Steering Committee because I believe it’s important to be involved. As a member you can influence the direction the EMC takes in producing energy for your community and allows you to advocate for renewable energy production – that protects the environment and is health conscious.

My name is Jewell Dobbs and I live in Covington, Ga. I am a workforce manager and I believe it’s important to me to learn more about Electric Municipal Coalition because of continuous rate increases and overall cost.

I am from the city of Fitzgerald, Georgia in Ben Hill County and am a retired U.S. Army Infantry Soldier. I now serve on my local Economy Development Board, Family and Children’s Service, American Legion and others. With a background in service, I’m excited to be a part of the EMC Steering Committee because I believe it will impact myself and many other people in my community.

Fenika Miller is an organizer, and activist with over three decades of experience in the political, private, and governmental sectors. Fenika is also the owner of Succeed Cowork – the first co-working community and entrepreneur incubator for women in Houston County. I want to empower Black people to lead and participate in their EMCs and ensure Flint is doing everything within its capacity to serve and contribute to a better quality of life for member-owners in our community. 

I currently reside in Fayette county, but I was raised on a farm in Dublin, Georgia.  I am a retired educator from Atlanta Public Schools and I want to ensure our community is represented on the Board of EMC. I believe I can make a difference by educating the community to attend meetings with their EMC or running to be a representative.

My name is Richard Woods and I live in Albany, Ga. I am currently retired and the reason I’m a part of the EMC Steering Committee is because I’m interested in knowing the workings of my electrical provider. Most important to me are concerns like how do power companies come up with the rates, are all area rates the same and will my rates increase? I believe it’s important to stay informed and in the loop and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve my community.

I am Tangela Perry from Dawson Ga. and my service provider is Sumter EMC in Leesburg Ga. I work for the Department of Defense DLA. Getting involved with Electric Cooperative is important to me because I would like for everyone in my community to know what’s going on with their electric bills and how we can reap some of the benefits that become available to us at all times.

Barbara Sims Collier is a retiree from the corporate world who uses her time to advocate education for the environment and clean energy. She is a member of the Climate Reality Project (Atlanta Chapter) and Board member of the Cobb EMC Forum. She advocates for clean and affordable energy solutions while supporting efforts of the Sierra Club. Collier believes that climate justice and the socioeconomic impact realized by marginalized communities is an important concern that must be kept front and center. Collier resides in Marietta, Georgia. 

Jarriell Harvie is from Griffin, Georgia. He is currently a retired Michigan State Police. Mr. Harvie is involved in EMC work because he believes it’s vital that dependable and affordable utilities are available to all members of his community. 

Linda I. Walden, MD, is from rural Southwest Georgia. A native of St. Albans, NY, she grew up in Sebring, FL and was one of the first African Americans to integrate the public school system there. Dr. Walden currently works with the VA and is a recipient of many awards and honors for her humanitarian efforts to improve the lives of others. She is committed to bringing about health equity and eliminating health disparities, and advancing cleaner air and clean energy. She feels the greatest investment one can make is to create a safe and healthy environment and equitable access to healthcare now and for future generations to come.

My name is Cynthia Griffin and I am currently employed with the Burke County School System as an Elementary School Assistant Principal.  I have been working in the school system for the past 17 yrs in Burke County.  I am an EMC customer and my parents were customers during my childhood.  I want to understand the billing process, the available programs for seniors and get involved with the scholarship program.

M.L. Lewis is a retired auto worker of the General Motors assembly line. Mr. Lewis is from Rochelle, a city in Wilcox, Georgia and serves as the chairman of the local Democratic party, as well as a member of the Wilcox County Health Board. He is interested serving as a member of the EMC Steering Committee because he wants to improve the life standards of his community.