Georgia Health Initiative

We're excited to welcome Lizann Roberts to the Board of Georgia Health Initiative!

Lizann has over 35 years of experience in public health leadership and has focused her career on developing public-private endeavors to improve overall community well-being. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Georgia Indicators Coalition , Lizann resides on Isle of Hope in Chatham County.

We're so appreciative of Lizann's guidance and expertise as we work to change systems and inspire bold ideas to improve the health of all Georgians.

Welcome to the Board!
We're pleased to share that Betsy Collins, MD, MPH has joined the Board of Georgia Health Initiative. She is an Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics with the Generalist Division at Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) where she cares for patients as well as teaches medical students and residents. She also maintains a clinical practice in OB/GYN at EUHM.

Betsy resides in Atlanta with her family and actively lends her voice to address issues that impact Georgians. We're grateful for her leadership and the unique perspective and insights she brings as we work toward our vision of a Georgia where all people have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential for health.

Our new Issue Brief highlights substantial economic growth across business sectors and in every region of the state by expanding Medicaid in Georgia.

Check it out here:https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GeorgiaHealthInitiative-IssueBrief-032524.pdf

“Ky Lindberg…has played a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of women around the Atlanta Metro Area regardless of their background..”

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves and we're so happy to have you on !

Congratulations to Initiative VP of Community Engagement, Ky Lindberg, who was recently honored with a Proclamation by the Doraville City Council as part of Women’s History Month for her contributions to the community.