Meet the Children First Board
Board Chair
To Be Announced
Bob Van Schoick
Treasurer
Bob is a seasoned Senior Executive with more than 40 years of success across the veterinary, animal health, medical devices, and pharmaceutical industries. Throughout his career, Bob has held leadership positions at companies including Animal Health Technologies, Cornerstone Animal Health, Med-Pharmex Animal Health, Meriel, and Merck. Bob holds a BA/MA in Education and History from Austin College and a BS in Animal Science from Texas A&M University.
Treasurer
Bob is a seasoned Senior Executive with more than 40 years of success across the veterinary, animal health, medical devices, and pharmaceutical industries. Throughout his career, Bob has held leadership positions at companies including Animal Health Technologies, Cornerstone Animal Health, Med-Pharmex Animal Health, Meriel, and Merck. Bob holds a BA/MA in Education and History from Austin College and a BS in Animal Science from Texas A&M University.
Ellie Young
Secretary
Ellie is an attorney at Fortson, Bentley, & Griffin specializing in estate planning and estate administration. Ellie received her undergraduate and law degree from the University of Georgia, and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. She is also a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution, and is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare claims on behalf of veterans. Ellie is a native of Oconee County and attended Oconee County High School. She enjoys Georgia football and spending time outdoors.
Secretary
Ellie is an attorney at Fortson, Bentley, & Griffin specializing in estate planning and estate administration. Ellie received her undergraduate and law degree from the University of Georgia, and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. She is also a registered mediator with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution, and is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare claims on behalf of veterans. Ellie is a native of Oconee County and attended Oconee County High School. She enjoys Georgia football and spending time outdoors.
Sean Healey
Executive Committee Chair
Sean currently teaches fourth grade in Jackson County. He and his wife, Lauren, reside in Watkinsville with their two daughters. He hails from Haralson County, but has called the Athens area home since graduating from the University of West Georgia in 2009.
Sean is an active member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church and Student Center and a volunteer with Georgia 4-H. He also enjoys playing tennis, writing songs, and using his grill and smoker while hanging out with family and friends.
Executive Committee Chair
Sean currently teaches fourth grade in Jackson County. He and his wife, Lauren, reside in Watkinsville with their two daughters. He hails from Haralson County, but has called the Athens area home since graduating from the University of West Georgia in 2009.
Sean is an active member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church and Student Center and a volunteer with Georgia 4-H. He also enjoys playing tennis, writing songs, and using his grill and smoker while hanging out with family and friends.
Kim Griffith
Member At Large
Kim has lived in Athens for more than 30 years and graduated from Athens Academy. She graduated from Salem College with a BS in Sociology and attended Mercer University in Atlanta and received an Elementary Education teaching certificate. Kim is married to Ben Griffith and together they have four children. Kim serves in numerous roles around the community, including serving as the current President of the Athens First United Methodist Church United Methodist Women and secretary for the Northeast Georgia district UMW. She is also a member of the Athens Garden Club and have served several positions while being a member and previously served on the PSO at Athens Academy, having coordinated Grandparents Day and the Cashback program. In her spare time, Kim loves to read and make flower arrangements.
Member At Large
Kim has lived in Athens for more than 30 years and graduated from Athens Academy. She graduated from Salem College with a BS in Sociology and attended Mercer University in Atlanta and received an Elementary Education teaching certificate. Kim is married to Ben Griffith and together they have four children. Kim serves in numerous roles around the community, including serving as the current President of the Athens First United Methodist Church United Methodist Women and secretary for the Northeast Georgia district UMW. She is also a member of the Athens Garden Club and have served several positions while being a member and previously served on the PSO at Athens Academy, having coordinated Grandparents Day and the Cashback program. In her spare time, Kim loves to read and make flower arrangements.
