OUR BOARD
Meet Our Volunteer Board, local Gainesville non-profit Senior Leaders.
Mike Hill
President
Mike’s consulting experience extends over 25 years with expertise in improving profitability and reducing workloads. Specialties encompass improving sales, marketing, financial management, operations, technology, talent, governance and logistics. Additional skills include acquisitions and project management.
Mike has served in a variety of leadership roles including acting Chief Executive of the Verizon Wireless spin-off companies, CEO of Woodstock Gas, National Director of Internal Consulting for Prudential and a Senior Consultant with Ernst and Young.
Ann Dresher
Vice President
Served 2 years on the Board as Treasurer with Gainesville Newcomers Club, and then 1 year as Director of Meetings. Served on the Board as Treasurer with Lanier Women’s Club. Served as Director of Christian Education with Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church ~ Peachtree City, GA. Volunteer as a driver for Meals on Wheels ~ Gainesville, GA; Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity ~ Jacksonville, FL.
Business degree (Marketing) from Auburn University ~ Class of ’79.
Cathey Sexton
Secretary
Serves on the Wisdom Project Member Meetings Committee. Co-planner for the Business/Industry/Agriculture Session of the Wisdom Project Leadership Program for the last few years. Coordinator for the Community Food Pantry for St. Paul UMC and serves on various church committees. Sings in the church choir and plays handbells. Previously served as board member for Hall-Dawson CASA and Foothills of Georgia SHRM chapter.
Amy Youngblood
Treasurer
Led the United Way Campaign for The Minute Maid Company including a charity golf tournament; volunteered for the United Way Street to Home program; served as treasurer for Bungalow Park Homeowners Association; Atlanta Chapter Network for Executive Women Board Member and Treasurer; Board member and Treasurer for Community Advanced Practice Nurses (an organization that provides free health care to the homeless and medically underserved) and participate annually in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Susan Moss
Past President
Susan is an active residential real estate professional in Hall County and a North Georgia native. She participates in community activities through volunteering. Her previous roles include 15 years with the Meals on Wheels program and serving as president of the Hall County Board of Realtors. Susan was Wisdom Project 2030’s vice president for two years and is currently its president; she also serves on the marketing and community symposium committees and is a member of her church choir.
Tracy Lees-Grant
Member at Large
Wisdom Project 2021 grad and currently serving as Chair of the Wisdom Project Program.
Service - the Junior League since 1971, Presbyterian Church Sessions & groups/committees, Stephen Ministry Leader, Leadership Miami, Miami YMCA Board, Girl Scouts, work at various hospitals, school parent stuff, dog stuff, and various other Boards.
Career - Dept. store buyer, VP of manufacturer rep group, owner of office furniture dealership serving the East Coast, pharma sales and training management, owner of consultancy for sales training and management development to pharma & biotech, real estate, and insurance industries.
Beverly Nordholz
Member at Large
Over 50 years in the field of education, working for the
Gainesville City Schools for 35+ years, directing the First
Presbyterian Church Child Development Center, and the
Brenau University Early Learning Center. Volunteer activities
include serving on the Board of the Gainesville/Hall County Boys' Club, President of the Chestnut Mountain P.T.A., Secretary of the Gainesville High P.T.A ., Candidate in Dancing for a Cause, United
Way, and March of Dimes. Alumni of the University of Alabama.
Bruce Leyton
Member at Large
After more than 30 years in HealthCare IT and four decades in the traditional workplace, Bruce is now fully dedicated to volunteer service in Gainesville, GA and Hall County. A member of the Wisdom Project 2030 Class of 2023, he led a seven-member team to develop and deliver the Reading to Adults with Dementia (RAD) program to the Beyond Dementia Coalition, where he now serves on the board. Bruce also served on the Wisdom Project’s Project Oversight Committee, contributing to the design and implementation of its volunteer hours tracking and reporting system.Bruce volunteers as a Community Educator with the Alzheimer’s Association and is active in the Cresswind at Lake Lanier community through neighborhood theater and pickleball.
Haydee Anderson
Member at Large
A devoted educator and community advocate, who enjoys working with high school students and newcomers. Her educational roots trace back to Gainesville High, where she developed a passion for learning, leadership, and service. Haydee supports diverse storytelling as a contributor to Mexico Lindo Bilingual Newspaper, where she valued cross-cultural understanding and communication. Haydee is a member of the Rotary Club of Gainesville.
Joy Bolt
Member at Large
A seasoned library professional with over 45 years of experience across academic and private sectors. Joy has contributed to Dekalb College, Georgia Gwinnett College, the University of North Georgia, and law firm libraries. She has held leadership roles such as Department Head, Assistant Director, Director, Assistant Dean, and Dean, guiding collections, services, and strategic initiatives. Joy has also served on community library boards and church leadership teams, reflecting a deep commitment to service and collaboration.
Michael Lipsitt
Member at Large
Dr. Lipsitt, is a distinguished leader in cardiology and community service, has dedicated his career to advancing heart health and professional collaboration. In his professional career, Michael has served in numerous capacities including Chief of Cardiology at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and President of the American Heart Association, Gwinnett Chapter.
Duanne Henshaw
Member at Large
Member of Gainesville's Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus; serves on the Advisory Board of the Regional Juvenile Justice Detention Center, and volunteers with Boys and Girls Club.
Wisdom Project 2030 Inc.
PO Box 581
Gainesville, GA 30503
