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Meet the Team

Board of Directors

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Elizabeth Bara

President

Elizabeth holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Portland State University, and certificates in Executive Leadership for NPOs from Emory's Goizueta Business School & is a Master Gardener - Oregon State University. She taught High School Math & Science as a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland (89-91), returned to the US, incorporated ASAP in CA, moved to Zimbabwe to pilot a, int'l development program. She worked as the Training Director for the Peace Corps in Zimbabwe in 1994 where she lived and worked until 2005.

Publications

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Chuck Harris

Secretary/ Treasurer

Chuck comes to ASAP with a wealth of experience and skills. His education at the University of Missouri includes a BS & master's degree in business, as well as a PHD in Marketing and Management. His experience includes helping to launch Gatorade, as well as the Marketing Manager at Van-de-Camps. He was very successful in his years as an advertising account executive and New Products Manager at Majers Corporation. He was part of the team that revamped and modernized the market research at Burke Marketing Research. After all this, he and his wife spent 34 years running an Express Employment Professionals franchise and successfully retired in 2023. He continues to share his talent and skills with the community, Church and ASAP!

Steering Committee

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Sean Adkinson

Technology Advisor

Sean is the CTO and Co-Founder at Streem, Inc. in Portland, Oregon. He holds a BA in Computer Science and Math from Willamette University. Sean thrives on start-ups and has the essential technical expertise that makes him an invaluable addition to our Board.

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Shirley Bara

Graphic Designer

Shirley lives in the Pacific Northwest and has AA degrees in Graphic Design, Multimedia, and Website Development & Design. After retiring from the Federal Government, Shirley decided to make this her part-time second career. She is passionate about the beauty of nature, family and children. She enjoys using her creative and design skills assisting with ASAP's visual information needs.

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Kadie Hayes

Social Media Manager

Kadie is a freshman at Northgate High School. She plays competitive soccer and has recently taken up flag football. She has a passion for helping others. She enjoys reading, shopping, making videos and finds happiness in volunteering and giving back to the community. 

Honorary Remembrance

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Tom Arsenault

Co-Founder

Tom passed away on March 18, 2017. His dedication to helping humanity lives on through his vision and encourages our work.

Tom's Obituary 

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(770) 632-7451

​Find us: 

1 Beavers St. Newnan GA 30263

Write us: 

P.O. Box 2275

Peachtree City GA 30269

​Contact us: 

asapEmpowers@gmail.com

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