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Current Board as of October 2025
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Michele Wiesner, CVA President Michele Wiesner is the Director of Capacity Building at Hire Heroes USA, a national nonprofit organization empowering U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Her department is responsible for a national volunteer program of approximately 1,500 volunteers who engage in mostly virtual and remote opportunities. |
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Tim Suda, CVA Vice President & Programming Chair Tim Suda, CVA is an experienced leader of volunteers and a nationally recognized voice in volunteer engagement and empowerment. Currently serving with the American Red Cross, Tim focuses on building, supporting, and inspiring volunteer leaders who, in turn, lead thousands of volunteers in mission‑critical work, including disaster response. A Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) and recipient of the 2021 Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) Impact Award, Tim brings a practical, people‑centered approach to strengthening volunteer systems, leadership pipelines, and organizational culture. |
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Lizzy Rachchh, CVA Secretary, Socials Chair, & Conference Chair Elizabeth Rachchh, CVA, believes that successful volunteer programs are built on strong relationships. She leverages her strengths to foster open communication, build trust, and create meaningful engagement opportunities for volunteers and communities. Most recently, Elizabeth was the Program Manager for Alzheimer's Association, leading volunteer-driven education, awareness, and support initiatives across southern and western Georgia. She is currently on maternity leave and looking forward to returning to leading volunteer engagement and community impact. With five years of experience in volunteer management, Elizabeth has worked with both state and national organizations and is also a lifelong volunteer. She actively serves as Board Secretary for the Georgia Association for Volunteer Administrators (GAVA), where she continues to contribute her leadership skills. In 2024, she was recognized with the Emerging Leader Award from AL!VE. Elizabeth holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the University of Georgia and earned her Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential in 2023. She resides in Columbus, Georgia, with her husband, son, their dog, and two cats. |
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Vacant Position Treasurer |
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Lin Chao Board Member Lin Chao is the Office of Georgia State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Service Coordinator/ Social Services Program Consultant 3. Long-Term Care Ombudsmen are advocates for residents who live in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Personal Care Homes also known as board and care homes, Assisted Living Communities, Community Living Arrangements, and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Lin is Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration board member, a member of United States Ombudsman Association serving as Conference Planning Committee, a member of the Gerontology of Society, and an Alumni of American Society on Aging Rise. |
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Sarah Mackey, CVA Board Member & Newsletter Chair
Dr. Sarah Mackey has over 20 years of experience leading in the nonprofit sector at local, regional and national nonprofit organizations. She is an instructor of nonprofit management courses at multiple universities and is passionate about putting research and theory into practice in nonprofit organizations. She has served as Chief Network Development Officer at National Court Appointed Special Advocates/Guardians ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children, Vice President, US Transformation & Volunteer Programs with Habitat for Humanity International, and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County. Sarah earned a doctorate in public administration and master of public administration from University of Illinois Springfield, and holds professional credentials including Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA) and Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Sarah is an active volunteer with the National Center for Civil & Human Rights and ACLU of Georgia, and has volunteered to build homes with Habitat for Humanity in 10 countries around the world. |
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Lara Tillery, CVA Board Member Lara Tillery is the Manager of Volunteer Relations at NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) . Lara currently oversees the recruitment, engagement, and retention of approximately 300 active Physician Assistant volunteers, ensuring support and creation of exam content for certification, specialty and recertification exams. |