30 members of Lester Miller’s transitional team

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Mayor-elect Lester Miller announced a list of 30 people that will help make plans for his administration.

Miller says the group will use their various areas of expertise to address problems in Macon-Bibb.

Transitional Team:

Andrea Cooke

• Director of Development, Southern Center for Choice Theory
• Works with Helping Mamas to pick up items for families in need.
• Her goals are to advocate for mental wellness, whole-body care, and all social justice issues.

Brenda Sutton Williams

• Director, Houston and Macon Judicial Circuit’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Radio Personality at All of Sutton Live Radio Chat
• Supports racial justice and women.

Dr. Cassandra Miller-Washington

• Executive Director of Career, Technical, & Agricultural Director for the Bibb-County School District
• The Association for Career and Technical Education presented her with an Excellence Award.
• Advocates for education.

Charise Stephens

• Social Entrepreneur and Community Leader
• Chief Executive Officer at Georgia Wellness and Fitness Festival
• Advocates for racial justice, community involvement, economic development opportunities, and voting.

Cynthia Busbee

• Vice President of Public Affairs and Consumer Advocacy, Navicent Health
• Deals with marketing strategy, design, and placement of branding.
• Advocates for public education and reading.

Darius Maynard

• Program Officer, Community Foundation of Central Georgia
• Processes weekly grant recommendations from Foundation donors
• Advocates for racial justice, peace, and education.

Lt. Garin Flanders

• Vice President, Macon-Bibb Firefighters Association
• Has worked in Macon-Bibb as a firefighter for 15 years.
• Advocates for community involvement and emergency management.

Gary Wheat

• President and CEO, Visit Macon
• Specializes in public relations, social media,
• Advocates for music, entertainment, and tourism.

George McCanless

• President and CEO, United Way of Central Georgia
• Board member for the Museum of Aviation and a Board Chair for the Grand Opera House.
• Advocates for children, education, and literacy.

George Greer

• Attorney, Spivey, Pope, Green and Greer, LLC
• Works with real estate
• Advocates for affordable housing, and low-income housing tax credits

Gigi Weaver

• Founder, Macon Vegans
• Does Plant-based diet coaching at Holistically Gigi
• Advocates for healthy eating and veganism