About us

Action pact is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities.

For over 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve.

Our pact

We draw strength from our past and focus our energy on an even stronger future. With action pact’s help, our communities will be full of neighbors who can support their families, boost their education, and have a meaningful impact.

Leadership

Our mission is big.

We strive to create equal opportunity by prioritizing progress over programs.

To succeed, our staff of nearly 400 have to work as one team moving toward a common goal. This requires strong, diverse, and passionate leaders.

Meet our team.

ANNOUNCEMENT-INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

On behalf of the action pact Executive Boards of Directors, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Diane Rogers as Interim Executive Director.

Serving action pact since 1994, and as Community Services Director since 2008, Ms. Rogers has extensive experience working in the nonprofit and community action setting. She is a certified ROMA (Results Oriented Management & Accountability) Master Trainer, a state certified ROMA consultant, a member of the Georgia Department of Community Action Association Executive Board, a member of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Board of Directors and serves on GCAA’s Program Committee and Technology Committee as Chairperson of both. Ms. Rogers is passionate about the work at action pact and the work of Community Action.

We are excited that Ms. Rogers has agreed to serve in this capacity. Please provide your support as we continue implementing our transition plan to find a permanent Executive Director.

Dr. Shelli Tyre
Dr. Shelli TyreExecutive Director
Hayley Stephens
Hayley StephensFiscal Director
Sonja Eason
Sonja EasonHuman Resources Director
Elena Ryals
Elena RyalsDevelopment Director
Joey Wilkes
Joey WilkesIT Director
Carolyn Blackshear
Carolyn BlackshearEducational Talent Search Director
Amanda Lankford
Amanda LankfordHead Start Director
Dewayne Mccurdy
Dewayne MccurdyWeatherization Director
Jessica Blackrick
Jessica BlackrickCASA Director
Diane Rogers
Diane RogersCommunity Services Director
Linda Steedley
Linda SteedleyCommunity Care Services Director

Meet our Board

Our governing Board is a representation of the diverse communities we serve. The Board is tripartite, comprised of representation from the low-income, private, and public sectors of our eighteen county primary service area. They play a crucial role in action pact’s planning and accountability and help us stay connected to the needs of each unique community.

Rose Bailey
Rose Bailey
Charlton County
Target Sector
Cathy Benton
Cathy BentonTreasurer
Toombs County
Private Sector
Leonard Burse, Jr.
Leonard Burse, Jr.Chairman
Ware County
Private Sector
Ethelyn Creech
Ethelyn Creech
Jeff Davis County
Private Sector
Vacant
Vacant
Bacon County
Private Sector
Michael Garvin
Michael Garvin
Effingham County
Private Sector
Marcus McCray
Marcus McCray
Candler County
Public Sector
Walter C. Gibson
Walter C. Gibson
Bulloch County
Public Sector
Vacant
Vacant
Appling County
Target Sector
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
Clinch County
Public Sector
Linda McDuffie
Linda McDuffie
Coffee County
Public Sector
Michael-Angelo James
Michael-Angelo James
Ware County
Target Sector
Bobby Kennedy
Bobby Kennedy
Tattnall County
Public Sector
Synita Mathis
Synita MathisVice Chairperson
Long County
Private Sector
Vacant
Vacant
Atkinson County
Target Sector
Dr. Kim Morgan
Dr. Kim Morgan
Brantley County
Public Sector
Gloria Paulk
Gloria PaulkSecretary
Coffee County
Target Sector
Anthony Simmons
Anthony Simmons
Bulloch County
Target Sector
James Thomas, Sr.
James Thomas, Sr.
Wayne County
Public Sector
Clarence Washington
Clarence Washington
Pierce County
Target Sector
Vacant
Vacant
Evans County
Private Sector
James Gandy
James Gandy
Head Start
Policy Council Chairperson

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Waycross office
912-285-6083
510 Tebeau Street

Waycross, GA 31501

Reidsville office
912-557-6687
111 Medical Arts Drive
Reidsville, GA 30453