Douglas B. Ammar - Executive Director

Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, Doug Ammar is the Executive Director and a Project Attorney. A graduate of Davidson College and Washington and Lee University's School of Law, Doug has been associated with the Project almost since its inception. First, he was a volunteer during the summer prior to law school. Doug has been in Atlanta since 1989 and has worked at the Project since May 1990, when he came on staff as a Project Attorney. Doug became the Executive Director in January 1995.

For an expanded biography, view Doug's Resume: pdf file | doc file

Doug's Public Speaking Schedule

Julie A. Smith - Deputy Director

LEGAL SERVICES

Ron Boyter - Director of Legal Services

Deborah J. Poole - Senior Attorney

Mazie Lynn Causey - Staff Attorney

Marissa M. Dodson - Staff Attorney, Equal Justice Works Fellowship 

SOCIAL SERVICES

Julie A. Smith, LMSW - Director of Social Services

Anthony R. Sanchez - Social Worker

Brandon Hall - Prison Support Coordinator

Debra Watts - Program Assistant

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

New Horizon Landscaping

Christopher Hayes - Director of New Horizon Landscaping  

 COMING SOON!  - another GJP Social Venture Enterprise

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Melissa Devereaux - Development Director

Shannon DeMyers - Development Assistant 

Ellen Green - Development Associate

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 

Adrienne Key - Bookkeeper