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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Steve LaMontagne
President
Partner at Moore Colson
Reed Russell
Vice President
Partner, Phelps Dunbar, LLP
Kendall Jacobs
Treasurer
Brian Whitfield
Secretary
Principal/Partner at Smith Dalia Architects
Andre Kirwan
Board of Directors
Residential Mortgage Broker, First Security Mortgage Services, Inc.
Charndrea Leonard
Board of Directors
SE Regional Administrator, Corporation for National & Community Service
Toby W. Goodlett
Board of Directors
Executive Vice President / Retail Services Executive, First Citizens Bank
Vincent Washington
Board of Directors
Lisa Senters
Board of Directors
CEO/FOUNDER Jet Senters Aviation
Joseph “Joe” Handy
Board of Directors
CEO, Clearwater Marine Aquarium
George Crawford, MD
Board of Directors
Founder and Lead Surgeon at The Crawford Clinic
STAFF
With an extensive range of certifications, including Instructional Design & eLearning, HUD-Approved Housing Counselor, Financial Coaching, and expertise in Financial Education delivery, Ashley demonstrates a relentless pursuit of professional development and mastery in her field. Driven by a profound sense of purpose and passion for financial literacy and affordable housing, Ashley is dedicated to nurturing an environment conducive to generational wealth. Her specialization in financial education underscores her ability to facilitate the success and growth of others, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and a well-honed sense of humor to foster connections and build rapport across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and demographic groups.
Ashley Manago
Program Director
Ashley Manago
Program Manager
With an extensive range of certifications, including Instructional Design & eLearning, HUD-Approved Housing Counselor, Financial Coaching, and expertise in Financial Education delivery, Ashley demonstrates a relentless pursuit of professional development and mastery in her field. Driven by a profound sense of purpose and passion for financial literacy and affordable housing, Ashley is dedicated to nurturing an environment conducive to generational wealth. Her specialization in financial education underscores her ability to facilitate the success and growth of others, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and a well-honed sense of humor to foster connections and build rapport across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and demographic groups.
Janaiha Ellis
Executive Assistant
Passionate about helping people, Janaiha is committed to fostering meaningful connections and supporting initiatives that empower individuals and strengthen communities. Prior to joining Warrick Dunn Charities, she worked extensively in the hospitality industry, where she honed her skills in service, leadership, and operations. Her work reflects a lifelong dedication to service, compassion, and impact.
Outside of work, Janaiha enjoys music and finds joy in uplifting others through her personal and professional pursuits. She is also a proud mother of three—two adult daughters, one of whom is still in college and figure skates, and a middle school–aged son who plays ice hockey. She treasures the time she spends with her children and supports them in their passions.
Janaiha Ellis
Executive Assistant
With over two decades in the non-profit sector, she brings a strong background in hospitality and nonprofit management, and a proven ability to create welcoming, efficient, and mission-driven environments.
Passionate about helping people, Janaiha is committed to fostering meaningful connections and supporting initiatives that empower individuals and strengthen communities.
Prior to joining Warrick Dunn Charities, she worked extensively in the hospitality industry, where she honed her skills in service, leadership, and operations.
Her work reflects a lifelong dedication to service, compassion, and impact.
Outside of work, Janaiha enjoys music and finds joy in uplifting others through her personal and professional pursuits.
She is also a proud mother of three—two adult daughters, one of whom is still in college and figure skates, and a middle school–aged son who plays ice hockey.
She treasures the time she spends with her children and supports them in their passions.
Get Involved
Volunteers make our mission of empowering families in need possible.
Phone: +1 (470) 585-1648
Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc.
235 Ponce De Leon Place
Suite M – 306
Decatur, GA 30030
IMPROVING LIVES / INSTILLING HOPE / INSPIRING COMMUNITIES
