Interim Board Chair

Charles D. “Chuck” Gabriel joined the Great Prospect Board in January, 2017. He was born, raised, and educated in Syracuse, New York (he is a “Double ‘Cuse Orangeman” – BA ’71 and Law ’73). After Law School, he joined the FBI as a Special Agent and served as both a street agent and Legal Advisor through his retirement and the start of his private law practice in 2002. Chuck is now a member of the Chalmers, Burch & Adams law firm, where he focuses on Business and Complex Litigation matters. Chuck has devoted himself to public and community service throughout his adult life and by remaining active since retirement within the legal and law enforcement communities. He believes that every young adult deserves access to the skills and experiences that enable them to live meaningful and community-connected lives and is pleased to further Great Prospect's initiatives in this field through his work as a board member. He and his wife have been married for over 40 years, have raised two adult children and continue to parent rescue dogs.

Board member, Secretary

Michelle is a registered, certified teacher and member of the Royal Academy of Dance, London, England. She was the Dance Coordinator for North Atlanta High School from 1989-2000. She then joined Atlanta Ballet education faculty from 2000-2019. Michelle currently sits on the Board of DEGAS, the Georgia Chapter of the NDEO and is on faculty at Royal Dance Academy and Dance Stop Studio. Michelle serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Great Prospects. Her daughter is a participant in the program.

Board member, At-Large

Andrew Young holds the position of Vice President for Global Security and Asset Protection at The Coca-Cola Company.  Prior to joining The Coca-Cola Company, he practiced law and enjoyed a distinguished career spanning two decades as a Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent.  Throughout his journey, Andrew exemplified unwavering dedication to serving his country and upholding justice.

Andrew is passionate about making an impactful contribution to his community, aiming to create a positive influence, support those in need, and foster a spirit of shared responsibility. 

Andrew and his wife Gina reside in Roswell, GA and love spending time at the beach with their family.

She is excited to use her experiences to continue offering the participants of Great Prospects, Inc. a meaningful therapeutic day program that is filled with collaborative efforts amongst herself and the participants to plan daily activities, community service days, and weekly Friday Fundays. 

Board member, At-Large

Eric Baxter is the President/COO for SectorSeven, a global telecommunications company, focused on re-use, repair, and recycling of smartphones. Prior to joining SectorSeven, Eric served in multiple leadership positions with AT&T Mobility over 27 years, including responsibility for Global Roaming Operations and Merger Integrations.

Eric’s community engagement includes the Boy Scouts of America, and Northbrook United Methodist Church. Eric and his wife Joanne live in Roswell Georgia.

Eric’s interest in working with Great Prospects comes from being the father of a special needs son, and having first hand experience with the issues faced by parents.

Board member, Treasurer

Jonathan Tatum is a Senior Manager of Business Intelligence at DoorDash, where he focuses on data automation and business intelligence services for financial reporting. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as a business intelligence consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he provided professional services to Fortune 500 companies and other large private organizations. A graduate of Kennesaw State University, Jonathan earned his BBA in Accounting in 2017 and his Master of Accountancy (MAcc) in 2018.

Born and raised in Kennesaw, GA, Jonathan is currently engaged to his fiancé, Rose Ellen. He is excited to join the Board of Directors at Great Prospects, Inc. in December 2024, bringing his expertise and optimistic outlook to support the organization's mission of providing high-quality, community-based care for individuals with disabilities. Jonathan looks forward to contributing to the growth and impact of Great Prospects, Inc. as it continues to serve families in the Atlanta area.

Board member, At-Large

Nicole received her MBA from Louisiana State University as well as a BS in Psychology. She also has certifications in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Project Management, and Bloomberg Concepts.

Nicole has spent the last 11 years serving her community through her work at Goodwill of North Georgia as the Regional Manager of Instructional Development where she is responsible for creating training programs to enhance the lives of the people she serves. Nicole began her career working with individuals with disabilities both in an academic and residential setting.

She is a high-performing operations management executive with expertise in building and optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure to maximize business results for extensive stakeholders. Her skills include transformational leadership, strategic planning, change management, financial planning and budgeting, and planning and deployment of operational assets.

Nicole has dedicated her career to advocating for and supporting individuals with disabilities. With a deep-rooted passion for inclusivity and empowerment, Nicole has worked tirelessly to create environments where everyone can thrive, regardless of their abilities. Nicole is eager to contribute as a board member through utilization of her skills and passion.