Meet the Science for Georgia Team
Our Mission
Improve communication between scientists and the public;
Increase public engagement with science;
Advocate for the responsible use of science in public policy.
Board of Directors & Management Team
Amy Sharma, PhD
Executive Director, BOD (Vice President)
Science communicator, physics lover, beer brewer.
Louis Kiphen
Director of IT & Analytics, BOD (President)
Science advocate, engineer, musician.
Brandy Wade, PhD
BOD (Secretary)
Molecular biologist, IP manager, baker.
Priya D'Souza, MPH
Finance Director, BOD (Treasurer )
Exposure scientist, bibliophile, tree-hugger.
Michael Czajkowski, PhD
Director of Advocacy
Frankie Green
Director of Communications
Patrick Ryan
Director of Engagement
Amy Abdulovic-Cui, PhD
Board of Directors
Associate Professor, genetics nerd, superhero and SciFi movie junkie.
Anita Corbett, PhD
Board of Directors (HR and Compliance Officer)
Scientist, Mentor, Mom.
Anne Costolanski, PhD
Board of Directors
Applied mathematician, dog owner, heavy metal music lover.
Lew Lefton, PhD
Board of Directors
Mathematician, comedian, maker.
Shala Thomas, PhD
Board of Directors
Oncology communications professional, world traveler, soccer fanatic
Volunteers & Interns
Liam Cavanaugh
Community & Outreach Officer
Brooke Lappe
Policy Fellow
Penelope Helm
Environment Intern
Minhaz Tabassum
Data & Health Intern
David White
Epidemology Intern
Xinchen Zhang
Literacy Fellow
In Memory
It is with heavy hearts that Science for Georgia announces the passing of our dear friend and member of our founding team, Natsumi Miura (1991-2021). Her strength and compassion have made all of us, and our organization, better, and we will continue to reflect her light in our work.
