Julie Trackman is Manager of Strategy & Business Development at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In that role, she is responsible for strategically evaluating growth opportunities while ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall strategic initiatives. Prior to this, Trackman was a Senior Consultant at Northside Hospital working on system-wide operational improvement projects. Before this, she was the Administrative Fellow at MCG Health System in Augusta, GA.
Julie received her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from University of Pennsylvania and her Masters in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a concentration in Finance.
She has been an active FJC member for four years, holding several leadership roles including Social Co-Chair, Fundraising Chair for the 1st Annual Party Atlanta, FJC Chair-Elect and now FJC Chairperson. During the 2009-2010 year, Julie would like to lead FJC to raise as much money as possible for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, continue outreach efforts to strengthen and build membership and most importantly, have fun and build lasting relationships while volunteering for this worthy cause.
In her free time, Julie likes to travel, exercise and frequent cultural activities in Atlanta.
Sara Pheasant is the Community Relations Coordinator for the Midtown Atlanta Law Firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP and handles the public service and pro bono initiatives for the firm’s five offices.
She attended the University of Georgia and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Spanish. She lived in New York City for a year after graduation before making her way back south.
In October 2007 she became a member of FJC. Years before Sara spent just over two months recovering at what is now Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Scottish Rite Campus. Joining FJC seemed like a perfect way to give back! She was on the Membership Sub-Committee before becoming the Membership Chair.
In her free time, Sara enjoys playing tennis, running and traveling.
Jeffrey Kuo is a financial advisor with Citi Smith Barney and part of a wealth management team that focuses on the rapidly growing Asian American population in the Southeast. The team concentrates on creating and managing investment portfolios to meet the specific needs of their clients. Prior to joining Citi Smith Barney, Jeffrey was a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services where he specialized in working with high net worth clients.
Jeffrey is also active in the community and is currently the Director of Corporate Relations for the Korean American Coalition. In addition, he is Treasurer for the Georgia Tech Alumni Association-Intown Group. Jeffrey is a native of Atlanta, GA and attended the Georgia Institute of Technology where he received a degree in Chemical Engineering. He went on to obtain an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Georgia State University. Before entering the financial industry, Jeffrey founded a successful design and manufacturing business, which was subsequently sold to an aerospace fabrication company.
He has been involved with FJC since June 2008 as Corporate Sponsorship chair, a role he hopes to continue in. In his free time, Jeff enjoys cycling and enjoying everything that Atlanta has to offer, but most importantly spending time with his one-year-old son.
Scott currently works at MedAssets, as a Financial Consultant for hospitals across the country. Prior to that he worked as a Senior Analyst for T. Stephen Johnson & Associates, a boutique firm that specializes in bank consulting and mergers and acquisitions.
Scott graduated in 2005 from Georgia Tech, with a degree in Management. He has been involved with FJC since January of 2008 and this year is the Event Chair for Cheers for Children, A Cause to Celebrate, our spring fundraiser. He enjoys having the opportunity to meet and work with new and interesting people his age and plan fun social events that benefit a great cause.
He is also a member of a similar group that benefits the Shepherd Center, and occasionally volunteers with the Atlanta Dog Squad, a rescue and adoption agency for Labs and Retrievers.
Scott enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing. He likes to work out and stay physically active. He is an avid cook, and tries to do so as often as possible in his spare time. He also loves to travel, especially internationally.
Lindsay graduated from the University of Georgia with a BSEd in May 2002. She has worked a variety of jobs from lifeguarding to sales, but is currently employed with TRC Staffing Corporate in the Perimeter area.
She became involved with Friends Junior Committee three years ago, starting with hospital volunteering. After one year of membership, Lindsay was invited to become an Executive Board member and was just elected Social Chair for the third consecutive year.
She enjoys shopping, kickboxing, antiquing, ballroom dancing, trying new restaurants, and modeling part-time. Lindsay lives in a condo in Buckhead with her Boston Terrier, Beau.
Kim has been a member of Friends Junior Committee for over five years, serving as Hospital Volunteering Chair.
She is a graduate of Georgia Southern University, with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with teacher certification, and is currently a high school math department head at Pebblebrook High School in Cobb County. Kim is also an officer of the Atlanta Chi Omega Alumnae Association.
Her hobbies include shopping, volunteering at the Egleston gift shop and working out at the gym.
A South Carolina native, Catherine graduated cum laude with a degree in history from The University of the South, Sewanee, as a member of the Order of Gownsmen and Phi Alpha Theta, a national history honors society.
Catherine has always had an interest in serving her community. In Atlanta, Catherine volunteers regularly and serves a number of non-profits, including FJC, the Young Patrons of the High Museum of Art, and a Board member of the Sewanee Club of Atlanta. She was recently honored as a Power 30 under 30 in Atlanta, by the Apex Society.
In her spare time, Catherine is an avid runner, traveler, and tennis player. She looks forward to strengthening and growing membership in FJC.
Chandler Bell is the Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications for World Insurance Association, Inc., an insurance-marketing MGA in Sandy Springs that operates in all 50 states. In her position, Chandler focuses on all strategy, design, implementation and analysis of marketing initiatives for the parent company and several subsidiaries.
A graduate from Kennesaw State University, Chandler serves as a Marketing Vice-Chair for FJC and enjoys the opportunity to contribute to two of her passions: marketing and helping others.
In her free time, Chandler enjoys being active being outdoors. She enjoys running, skiing, watching Alabama football, boxing, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Amy is a native of Atlanta and attended the University of Georgia, where she majored in marketing and psychology. She graduated magna cum laude in 2008 and has returned to Atlanta, where she works at the American College of Rheumatology.
She has a special interest in event planning and is excited to help plan Party Atlanta 2009. Other activites have included being the social chair of Phi Mu at UGA, Special Events Coordinator for Heritage Sandy Springs, and currently, a member of the Junior League of Atlanta, as well as FJC!
eredith Jackson is the Prospect Research Officer for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Woodruff Arts Center. She researches individual, foundation and corporate prospects as potential sponsors for the ASO.
Meredith graduated magna cum laude from Mercer University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Minor in Business Administration. She is also a member of the Greater Atlanta Alumnae Association of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.
In August 2008 Meredith became a member of FJC. After a year of hospital volunteering and various socials, Meredith would like to use her professional skills to help FJC maximize their donor base to raise money for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Meredith enjoys singing, playing tennis and traveling.