Nonprofit Summit Agenda

Rodd Arthur
Rodd retired from US Government service in February 2020 after 36 years of leadership and opera-tional roles at the National Security Agency. He retired in the dual-hatted role as the Deputy Director NSA Georgia (NSAG) Capabilities Directorate/Deputy Chief, Regional Capabilities Center – South-east. Prior to this role, he established the NSA Threat Operations Center (NTOC) at NSAG and man-aged the NTOC for 10 years, providing the basis for his cybersecurity experience. After retiring from NSA, Rodd transitioned to his current role at Augusta University (AU) as the Director Cybersecurity Operations where his team is responsible for securing the systems and data for AU and Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health. Rodd holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia Institute of Technology (now WVU Institute of Technology). He resides in Evans, GA and is married to his wife of 37 years, Kim. He has 3 children and 2 granddaughters and is an avid golfer and WV Mountaineer sports fan.

Brittany Burnett
Brittany joined United Way of the CSRA in July 2018 and has more than 20 years of non-profit experience. She is a Cum Laude graduate of Furman University with a BA in Business Administration and Communication Studies and earned her MBA from Georgia State University.

Prior to her non-profit experience, Brittany worked in sales and support for Cyrolife and Xerox. She joined United Way of Greater Atlanta in 2003, and during her 11 years there, she managed the workplace giving campaigns and helped raised more than $926 million for the greater Atlanta area. She then worked for a United Way partner agency, CHRIS 180, in Atlanta for 3 years and served as the Vice President of Development.

Since joining United Way of the CSRA, she led the organization in launching their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and Mission United. Most recently, the organization led a massive rent and utilities assistance program which prevented over 2,500 families from eviction. She is the past Chair of the Homeless Task Force in Augusta, currently serves as Chair of the United Ways of Georgia State Association, and chairs the United for ALICE initiative in Georgia.

Outside the office, she is heavily involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is also a member of the Rotary Club of Augusta. Brittany and her husband, Jeff, have two children.

David Shaver
An Augusta native, David worked for a non-profit while earning his accounting degree. Now as a CPA, he works primarily with non-profit organizations, leveraging his work experience to provide financial statement audits, consulting, and bookkeeping services to his clients. He also serves on a non-profit board and works with small business clients as well. He spends his leisure time with his children, family and friends.

Karen Key
Karen Key, the Controller at SRP Federal Credit Union in North Augusta, South Carolina, is a distinguished professional with over 20 years of experience in accounting. She holds a Masters degree in Accounting from Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business. Her expertise lies in financial statement preparation, budgeting, and analysis. Throughout her career, Karen has dedicated her efforts to the nonprofit and not-for-profit sectors, working in credit unions, hospitals, and foundations.

Currently, Karen serves as a Treasurer on the board of the Mowat Wilson Syndrome Foundation, advocating for individuals affected by this rare genetic disorder.

Heather Worthan
As Senior Content Producer (aka the team's resident storyteller and 'boots-on-the-ground' journalist) Heather focuses on telling the stories that showcase why Georgia is one of the best places in the nation to live, work and play. From web content to social campaigns, she is constantly pushing what's next. She's passionate about storytelling, crafting compelling content, and exploring the power of human connection.
Prior to joining Georgia Power, Heather served in various marketing and creative roles including Strate-gic Communications Officer for Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GE-MA). In that role she led the marketing team in its rebranding initiative of marketing collateral for print, social, and web. Before that, she spent years in restaurant marketing, working with Atlanta brands like Goldbergs, the Vortex, and Sweet Auburn BBQ. Heather is also a professional photographer and has owned a wedding photography company and a portrait studio.
Heather enjoys traveling, collecting records, and is a mother to three hilarious teens.

April Atkins, AICP
April Atkins is a Community Affairs Officer at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), where she provides Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) technical assistance and community development resources to bankers, agency examiners and community stakeholders in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia and Tennessee. Her work facilitates partnerships between banks and stakeholders in community revitalization and stabilization, economic development, affordable housing and other community development-related needs in underserved communities.

Prior to the OCC, April worked in community affairs for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) covering Florida and worked on detail assignments with Minority Depository Institutions and in fair lending. April was a part-time lecturer at Georgia Institute of Technology in the building construction program, where she developed and taught courses in residential development policy and finance. She has also served in various leadership roles in urban planning, community and government affairs roles with local government, real estate development and home building trade associations.

April received her Bachelor’s from the University of Florida in History and her Master’s in City and Regional Planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and holds a professional certificate in community economic development from NeighborWorks America and in community development finance from Opportunity Finance Network and the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy. She is a graduate of the Graduate School USA’s national Executive Leadership Program.

Separate from and unaffiliated with her role at the OCC, April served as an appointed planning commissioner representing her district in DeKalb County, Georgia for three terms. She volunteers with an Atlanta-based anti-sex trafficking ministry and is a member of the Dogwood City (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. She holds multiple wine-related certifications, including the Level 2 in Wine with Distinction Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust.

Dr. Katrina
Dr. Katrina Hutchins, affectionately known as “Dr. Katrina,” is the Founder & President of Re-Source Solutions, a company focused on organizational excellence through professional and personal growth and transformation. As a Certified Personal and Executive Coach, Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, Author, Professor, and Philanthropist, Dr. K has gained decades of experience in corporate, governmental, higher education, philanthropic, non-profit, and faith-based sectors.

Ashley Ashe & Faith Edmonson
Gateway Grant Services was born in 2017, because Faith and Ashley saw a need for grant writing support for nonprofits in the Greater Augusta area. Working together with their complementary skills and backgrounds in technical and prose writing, the pair endeavored to “help the people helping the people.” Eight years later, Faith and Ashley and their team of consultants have worked with a variety of organizations across the country doing “the good work” but in need of development and grant writing support. They pride themselves on joining hands with your team. More than just grant writers, the Gateway team works with nonprofits to improve all foundational areas to be competitive for grants and, more importantly, to become sustainable.

Moniek James

Moniek James is the Founder and Principal Strategist at Renegade Creative Media Group, a marketing consultancy helping brands grow through strategic content, brand character development, and customer discovery. A U.S. Army Veteran and Veteran Spouse, Moniek brings over a decade of experience and certifications in Content Marketing, Inbound Marketing, and AI Consulting. Her signature framework—which focuses on Brand Identity, Customer Discovery, and Content Planning—guides businesses in building authentic connections and achieving measurable growth. Specializing in solutions for brands with marketing support, Moniek provides consulting, training, and strategic sup-port to empower businesses to scale effectively in today's digital landscape.