Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Rogsbert F. Phillips-Reed, MD, FACS
Founder
James B. Benton, MD
Chairman
William J. Bennett, MD, PhD
Nominating
Naomi Kirkman-Bey, MD, FACEP
Secretary
Dawn Hinkle
Treasurer
Advisors
Ingrid Saunders Jones
Albert Losken, MD
William Lovett
Melinda Jolley Mortin
David Walker, Esq.
Cynthia Warwick, PhD
Karen Webster-Parks
Sandra White
Andrew J. Young
Board Members
William Bennett, MD, PhD
James B. Benton, MD
Camille Davis-Williams, MD
Karen Godette, MD
Naomi Kirkman-Bey, MD
Brenda Lowery
Celia Mamby, MD
Cassandra Moore, MS
Lynda Mosley
Gabriela Oprea-Ilies, MD
Karen Pope, MBA
Bridgett Stroud
Lourdes M. Summers
Dr. Rogsbert Phillips-Reed, M.D., FACS
Founder
CEO, Metro Surgical Associates, Inc. Member, Board of Directors
James B. Benton, MD
Chairman
President, Radiotherapy Clinic of Georgia (RCOG)
Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Benton is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist by the American Board of Radiology, and he believes in providing quality, personalized cancer care in a community setting, and demonstrates that commitment daily in his patient care activities.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Math, Dr. Benton attended Morehouse School of Medicine, where he completed his medical degree and graduated as the Valedictorian of his class. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia, and a second residency in Radiation Oncology at Emory University, where he was the Chief Resident.
Dr. Benton’s love of math, physics, and science led him to radiation oncology, a specialty he admires for the depth of its technical detail and the breadth of its clinical application. Prior to joining the staff at Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia in 1998, Dr. Benton served as Chief Resident and Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Emory University. Dr. Benton is a life-time member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. This distinction is given out to only the top 5% of medical school graduates throughout the United States, and Dr. Benton has been named Atlanta’s Top Doc for numerous years.
Dr. Benton practiced as a board-certified Internist for a few years before becoming a board-certified Radiation Oncologist more than 24 years ago. Currently, he is President of Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia (RCOG), and he practices at RCOG’s main campus in Decatur, specializing in treating a variety of cancers such as breast, prostate, gastrointestinal, lung, skin, and many others. He also performs a unique treatment for prostate cancer: ProstRcision. Along with other experts in the field of prostate cancer treatment, Dr. Benton has authored numerous medical research manuscripts, and his work has been published in numerous peer-review journals.
Dr. Benton is married with three children, and he is an avid reader of history and enjoys sports.
William J. Bennett, MD, PhD.
Nominating Committee Chair
Global Head, Clinical Research Scientist; Novocure, Inc. Assoc. Prof. of Clinical Research, George Washington University School of Medicine Member, Board of Directors
Naomi Kirkman-Bey, MD, FACE
Secretary
Associate Professor, Mercer University
Member, Board of Directors
Jeanne Calloway
Treasurer
Member, Board of Directors
Jeanne Calloway is a retired CPA with over 28 years of leadership experience working for Major Fortune 500 companies both in the domestic US and abroad including: First Data Corporation, BellSouth Corporation, MCI/British Telecommunications, GTE, Abbott Laboratories, Bausch & Lomb, Champion
Products, and Haggar Apparel.
In her most recent role she was employed as Senior Vice President / Chief Financial Officer for the International regions of First Data Corporation. Prior to that Jeanne worked for 8 years at BellSouth in numerous management and executive roles as Assistant Vice President of Financial and Business Planning.
Throughout her career Jeanne’s primary responsibilities have included corporate strategic planning, board governance, investment decision support including mergers and acquisitions, month end and management reporting, annual budgeting and operational support.
Jeanne is currently retired and holds an inactive status as a Certified Public Accountant from the state of Georgia.
Camille Davis-Williams, MD, FACOG
Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Camille Davis-Williams received her B.S. degree from Emory University and her M.D. degree and residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Emory University School of Medicine. She is board certified and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Davis Williams is an Adjunct Associate Professor for the Emory University School of Medicine and serves as Associate Chief of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM). She provides both traditional surgery and minimally invasive surgery and serves as a proctor for Robotic Assisted GYN surgery at EUHM. Since 1987 Dr. Davis-Williams has provided healthcare for women through her private practice, Greater Atlanta Women’s Healthcare. She loves Obstetrics and understands that improving the health of women directly impacts the health of our men and children.
Dr. Davis-Williams has received many citations and accolades. She is a member of the Academy of Women Achievers for the YWCA of Greater Atlanta, She has received the Physician of the Year award and coveted 2019 Nash-Carter Award, the highest honor given by the Atlanta Medical Association. She has been cited as a notable woman in Georgia’s History: Pioneer in Health Care by the Secretary of the State of Georgia. She loves family time, traveling and mission work. She welcomes new patients.
Karen Godette, MD
Radiation Oncologist, Emory University
Member, Board of Directors
Brenda Lowery
Marketing & Sales Professional, Urban-One, Atlanta
Member, Board of Directors
Brenda, a native Georgian, brings over 25 years of proven success in the areas of sales, marketing and management. She is experienced in selling radio in multiple formats, R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel, News Talks, Adult Contemporary, Classic Rock, Hispanic, and Sports. She has 6 years in the Automotive Industry and over 10 years in the banking industry.
Brenda joined Radio One Atlanta in 2008 as a Media Specialist. Her creative mind, strong work ethic and full commitment enabled her to achieve high levels of success within a short period of time. She is passionate about achieving success for her clients. She thrives on understanding her client’s needs and helping develops plans to achieve them. Brenda’s experience in sales, marketing and management has given her the ability to be a problem solver. She understands the overall goals of her clients and is able to create successful targeted integrated marketing solutions. Brenda believes that “By thought, the thing you want is brought to you, by action you receive it”
Celia Mamby
Medical Oncologist
Member, Board of Directors
Cassandra Moore, BS, MS, HT, PA(ASCP)
Senior Pathologists’ Assistant, Grady Health System
Member, Board of Directors
Cassandra Moore is a native of Alabama and a graduate of Tuskegee University. She earned a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Central Michigan University and maintains two ASCP certifications. She is presently employed at Grady Health System as a Pathologist Assistant. During her 32 year tenure at Grady she has worked in every division of surgical pathology and has focused on ensuring quality resulting in a large testing facility. Her major concern has always been about those patients who are anxiously awaiting for accurate
results from their tests.
She has a large extended family and loves spending time with them. Volunteering is a passion of hers and she has worked with Habitat for Humanity. Cassandra finds joy in going to the driving range and hitting golf balls and hopes some to venture out onto the golf course.
As a 20-year breast cancer survivor, Cassandra is a strong breast cancer awareness advocate and is proud to serve on the board of Sisters by Choice.
Lynda G. Meadows-Mosley
Consultant, Pope Consulting, Inc.
Member, Board of Directors
Lynda Mosley is an Instructional Coach for the Professional Learning Department in Rockdale County Public Schools, Conyers, Georgia. During the course of her 20 year career in education, she has also served as a classroom teacher, math specialist, STEM Director and Assistant Principal. In 2005, she received Teacher of the Year for Atherton Elementary School in DeKalb County. Lynda received her bachelor’s degree in Technology Management from Southern College of Technology in Marietta, Georgia. She earned her master’s degree in Middle Grades Education from Mercer University, her Leadership in Education certificate from University of West Georgia, and her specialist degree from Nova Southeastern University.
Over the past five years, Lynda has served as the Volunteer Chairperson of Sister’s By Choice, Inc.’s Annual 5K Pink Ribbon Walk. During her tenor, she has secured and managed hundreds of volunteers.
Lynda is married to Roderick Mosley and is the proud mother of Roderick, Lynda and Robert.
Gabriela M. Oprea-Ilies, MD
Assistant Professor, Pathology/Cytopathology, Emory University
Member, Board of Directors
Karen Pope, MBA
Consultant, Pope Consulting, Inc.
Member, Board of Directors
Bridgett Stroud
Assistant Director, Emory Healthcare Inc.
Member, Board of Directors
Bridgett Stroud is a native of Houston, Texas. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Georgia State University. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Clayton State University and a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Emory University. Currently, she works full time for Emory Healthcare of Atlanta where she has been for 20 years. She has experience in Oncology and Nursing administration. Bridgett has certifications from Oncology Nursing Society and American Nursing Credentialing Center. She is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society where she became a founding member of The Southern Crescent committee. Bridgett is a proud member of Chi Eta Phi, Incorporated where she serves as chair for the Cancer Prevention and Screening Committee and she is also a member Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated where she serves as member of the Physical and Mental health committee and elections committee. She is member of Emmanuel Community Church where she serves on the First Response Committee.
Bridgett is a breast cancer survivor. She participates in many health fairs to help raise awareness of breast cancer in women and men. For the past 5 years, Bridgette has advocated for nurses of Chi Eta Phi, Incorporated to volunteer with medical team at Sisters By Choice Annual Pink Ribbon Walk.
Lourdes Mavel Summers
CEO/Owner, Madrid Group, Inc.,
Developer of Pollo Campero Restaurants
Member, Board of Directors
Shemille A. Collingwood Ellis, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Ellis was born on the island of Trinidad as the youngest of seven girls. At the age of 18, she migrated to New York to start college and begin pursuing a career in medicine. All her undergraduate and graduate training was done in the northeast. Four years ago, she moved to Atlanta, her husband’s hometown, to start her first attending job in anesthesiology. Her specialty provides a work-life balance, which she does not take for granted. She lives her with her husband- Stephen, daughter- Ava Camille (7), son- Miles (2) and black Labrador- Nino (3). In her free time, she runs marathons, cooks, volunteers at her daughter’s school and travels. Her next big trip is to the historic city of Berlin, in the spring.
Derrick W. Gervin, Ph.D., MSW
Acting Sr. Advisor, Program Implementation and Evaluation, CDC
Dr. Derrick Gervin serves as a supervisory health scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) where he manages a diverse portfolio of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), intimate partner violence, youth violence, teen dating violence prevention, and rape prevention education projects. Prior to joining NCIPC, Dr. Gervin worked in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) as a team lead for the Advancing Health Equity Team and WISEWOMAN Program, a program designed to engage low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women to reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke and promote healthy lifestyles. Dr. Gervin holds a PhD degree in Social Work Policy, Planning and Administration from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia.
Pat Hurston, MBA
Consultant, Raising Expectations, Inc.
After more than 30 years as a senior executive in Financial Services, Pat has the honor and privilege to serve in the non-profit community fulfilling her passionate for women and girls’ issues, developing leaders and being a servant leader in the business community.
Pat currently consults with non-profit organizations and a start-up firm. Previously, Pat was Resource Development Director for Women In Technology (WIT) and is its Chief Fundraiser with responsibility for generating $1MM in revenue.
Pat holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy, where she was inducted into the Hall of Honor, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg graduate School of Management.
Jessica Walker, JD
Attorney Advisor, Litigation Counsel, US Department of Homeland Security-TSA
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Jessica W. Walker is an attorney with a passion for the intricacies of the law and a strong dedication to justice. Jessica holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College of Law in Orlando, Florida, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia.
With a distinguished career spanning a decade in federal public service, Jessica currently serves as an Attorney Advisor with the Office of Chief Counsel Employment and Labor division for the United States Department of Homeland Security in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jessica’s commitment to the legal field extends beyond employment law. Prior to her legal career, Jessica served as a Federal Probation Officer with the United States Courts, Middle District of Georgia, based in Macon, Georgia.
Jessica’s remarkable journey through diverse legal and law enforcement roles underscores her unwavering commitment to justice, legal excellence, and ensuring the safety and well-being of communities.
