GHSA's staff and consultants manage the day-to-day operations of the association.
Jonathan Adkins
Executive Director
jadkins@ghsa.org | 202-789-0942 x130
- Organizational Management & Board Relations
- Partnership Development
- Federal Contracts
Kara Macek
Senior Director of Communications and Programs
kmacek@ghsa.org | 202-789-0944
- Media Relations
- Publications Development
- Grant Program Management
Denise Alston
Director of Finance and Administration
dalston@ghsa.org | 202-789-0942 x110
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Operations
- General Information
Russ Martin
Director of Policy and Government Relations
rmartin@ghsa.org | 202-789-0942 x180
- Federal Agencies Liaison
- Policy Development
- Congressional Relations
Madison Forker
Communications Manager
mforker@ghsa.org | 202-580-7930
- Social Media & Website Management
- Media Inquiries
- Communications Support
Stephanie Nguyen
Programs Coordinator
snguyen@ghsa.org | 202-580-7931
- State Grant Programs
- Associate Membership Program
- Teen Driving Program
Mary Beth Lord
Finance and Operations Assistant
mlord@ghsa.org | 202-789-0942 x160
- Financial Activities Assistance
- Administration
- General Operations Support
Amadie Hart
Communications and Events Consultant
ahart@ghsa.org | 202-580-7933
- GHSA Annual Meeting Coordination
- LEL Website & Communications
- Communications Support
Vernon Betkey
National Law Enforcement Liaison Program Manager
vbetkey@ghsa.org | 443-910-6634
- LEL Technical Assistance
- LEL Training & Guidance
- Representative at National Meetings
Pam Fischer
Special Projects Consultant
pamfischerconsulting@gmail.com | 908-269-5796
- Consulting Services Initiative Coordinator
- Research
- Special Projects
Betty Mercer
State and Federal Programs Consultant
mercerconsulting@comcast.net | 517-861-7831
- Federal Grant Program Guidance
- SHSO Resource Development
- Federal Relations Committee Assistance