Andrea is the Executive Director of Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb, leading the agency’s mission to help families with children experiencing homelessness achieve lasting stability. Since joining in 2018, she has expanded community partnerships, strengthened congregational support, and launched innovative programs that have positioned the organization for long-term success. Andrea has also driven record fundraising growth, cultivated an engaged board of directors, and built a comprehensive donor engagement strategy.

With nearly 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and community engagement, Andrea brings a strategic and collaborative approach to her work. Before Family Promise, she led marketing and fund development at The Center for Children & Young Adults and supported nonprofit outreach and project management at Cay Communications.

Andrea is passionate about building strong community networks and inspiring compassion-driven leadership. Outside the office, she enjoys time with family & friends, podcasts, walking, & yoga.

Favorite Quote: “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” — Maya Angelou

Wanda Hunter serves as the Program Manager for Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb, bringing over 25 years of dedicated experience supporting disadvantaged populations, including children, women, and men. Before joining Family Promise, Wanda served for 15 years as the Director of Social Services for a 125-bed homeless shelter in Georgia, where she oversaw programs addressing substance abuse recovery, childcare, medical support, and veteran assistance.

Relocating to the Atlanta area continues to provide me with a lifelong mission of helping families rebuild their lives through compassion, education, and empowerment. As a mother, grandmother, and wife, she is deeply passionate about walking alongside families and individuals as they regain stability and self-sufficiency. Wanda is especially committed to helping families understand how credit functions and how financial education can open doors to lasting independence—a mission she considers both her passion and her honor.

Favorite Quote: “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” – Muhammad Ali

As Development Manager, Emily leads fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement initiatives that strengthen Family Promise’s mission and impact. She cultivates meaningful partnerships and develops strategic campaigns that help families achieve stability and lasting independence. Emily is passionate about empowering families and believes every child deserves the safety and stability of a home. She finds inspiration in seeing lives transformed through community collaboration and lasting independence.

 

Emily has a B.B.A from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, with certificates in Nonprofit Management and Leadership and Workforce Development. Outside of the office, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs!

 

Favorite Quote: “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Ghandi”

Sarah works part-time as our Program Coordinator, helping keep Family Promise’s programs and operations running smoothly by maintaining the client database, coordinating in-kind donations, managing social media, and assisting with host congregations and event planning.

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Before joining the staff, Sarah was an elementary school teacher for over 20 years and a dedicated Family Promise volunteer. A graduate of Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, with a degree in Education, she brings both compassion and organization to her work.

 

Her commitment to Family Promise is deeply personal—she witnessed the challenges of student homelessness firsthand and is driven to be part of the solution.

Sarah and her husband live in Alpharetta, where she enjoys reading, traveling, cheering on the Braves and Auburn Tigers, and spending time with her family.

Blake serves as the Volunteer Coordinator at Family Promise, where she supports volunteer engagement, community partnerships, and day-to-day program needs.

She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Georgia State University’s Honors College and brings experience working with families, students, and individuals with diverse needs. Blake is certified in Mental Health First Aid and as a Trauma-Informed Specialist, and she values thoughtful communication, organization, and relationship-centered support.

Blake is deeply passionate about serving vulnerable populations, including families experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic violence. She is grateful for a role that allows her to blend behind-the-scenes coordination with meaningful, face-to-face connection.

Favorite Quote: “When you dream of changing the world, it can feel huge and out of reach. With experience, you realize that by helping just one person, you do change the world. You change their world.” — Nicole Molinaro

Amanda is an intern with Family Promise, where she supports program operations, client services, and community outreach. She graduated from High Point University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and will be pursuing a master’s degree in Social Work to further her passion for helping individuals and families navigate challenging circumstances.

 

At Family Promise, Amanda assists with intake coordination, case management support, and resource connections, while gaining hands-on experience in trauma-informed care and housing services. She is dedicated to empowering families, strengthening community networks, and advancing Family Promise’s mission of providing stability and hope to those facing homelessness. 

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Favorite Quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

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