Our Team
Chelsea Sabo | Founder, Executive Director
Chelsea is the founder and Executive Director of Mothers Advocacy Project (MAP), formerly known as Foster Care Alliance. An Atlanta native, Chelsea received her degree from Samford University, majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Writing. Before adopting her son, Chelsea served as a foster parent for three years in metro Atlanta. Through this experience, she realized that there were many challenges birth families, involved with DFCS, faced each day. She also believed that family separation should not be the first solution to family struggle. Chelseaβs passion led her to found MAP and help at-risk single moms. Today, MAP provides services to over 100 families each year, fulfilling Chelseaβs personal mission to help mothers overcome lifeβs challenges and keep their families together.
Denisa Millette, Phd, LPC, CPCS, CCTP | Clinical Director
Dr. Millette is a psychologist, a licensed psychotherapist, a certified professional clinical supervisor, and an adjunct professor of psychology. As a certified clinical trauma professional, Dr. Millette currently chairs the Professional Development Committee of the International Trauma Division of the American Counseling Association. She has been actively involved in research, clinical, forensic, and counseling psychological practice for over 20 years.
Jean Hilyard | Chief Operating Officer
With over 20 years of nonprofit management experience in the areas of Operations, Fundraising, Marketing, and service as an Executive Director, Jean is proud to be a part of this team helping women overcome trauma and keeping families together. As Chief Operating Officer, her primary objective is to help MAP run seamlessly. Jean holds a Masterβs degree from Florida State University in Nonprofit Theatre Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.
Paige Keller, MSW | Program Director
As our Program Director, Paige is responsible for managing the day-to-day details of our program. Paige brings over 20 years of experience working with children and families in nonprofits, hospitals, and schools to MAP's leadership team. She received her BA in Sociology and Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia.
Consuela Douglas, LCSW | Psychotherapist
Consuela is a licensed therapist, certified life coach, wellness practitioner, and advocate. Here at MAP, Consuela leads group therapies and provides individual therapy for clients. Consuela has experience working with survivors of trauma, sex trafficking, and exploitation, in addition to other areas of specialization. Her personal purpose is to navigate connections by bridging the past, present, and future.
Louise Bates, BSW, MPA | Family Advocate
As our Family Advocate, Louise meets with each mom to provide information about the program, and assist with community resources in support of family stability. As a trained social worker, she helps to identify and solve major issues facing each individual family.
Priscilla Hall | Foundations Advocate
Priscilla, our Foundations Advocate, is the first face of MAP. She is responsible for welcoming new clients and working with them on the first steps at MAP, family stability services, and more. She maintains a welcoming and professional environment for your families to thrive.
Anita Reuben-Lartey | Program Assistant
As the Childcare & Office Assistant, Anita supports our program by providing excellent onsite childcare for program participants and assistance with administrative tasks. Childcare is very important for the success of the mothers in our program, and children are immediately at ease with Anita.
Kelsy Schwalb | Operations Coordinator
Kelsy assists with fundraising activities, volunteer management, and more. She makes sure the operations team has what they need to effectively get their job done. An active community member, Kelsy serves as the President of the Young Men's Service League's newest chapter in Brookhaven, and volunteers with the St. Vincent De Paul Society through her church Our Lady of Assumption.
Annaisa Matthew | Alumni Ambassador
Our Alumni Ambassador has held several different positions on our team over the years and she is a wealth of knowledge for her colleagues and Alumni. Annaisa works with the MAP Program team to assist with communication with MAP:Alumni through newsletters, events, and speaking opportunities.
Meet Our Board
Chelsea Sabo, Founder & Executive Director
Mothers Advocacy Project
Marcus McCray, Board Chair Associate Partner Clarkston Consulting
Tricea Marshall, Vice Chair
Salesforce
Gloria Palmer, Treasurer
GP Solutions, 3PG Consulting
Katie Pepper, Secretary
Community Volunteer
Randy Hicks
Georgia Center for Opportunity
Adenike Tijani
Former DFCS Administrator, J.D. Candidate
Melissa Whirledge
Walton Communities
Interested in joining the MAP board?
We are currently recruiting for diverse leaders with expertise in the following area:
Foster Care (especially with the Division of Family and Children Services)
Understanding of legal/court process
Social work
Group counseling/psychology
Technology
CEO/Senior Leadership with an Entrepreneurial Spirit
Prior nonprofit board member experience or have received formal board training