THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors provides leadership, oversight, and strategic guidance to support Brightside Child & Family Advocacy’s mission and long-term impact. Board members serve as ambassadors for the organization, helping ensure strong governance, financial stewardship, community engagement, and organizational sustainability. Through their service and expertise, the Board works to advance Brightside’s programs and strengthen support for children and families in our community.

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John Brennan 
Co-Artistic Director, Front Porch Improv

Cole Eberle, Past Chair
Regional Sales Manager, Ametek

Holly Holdsworth, Vice Chair
Deputy Director of 
​Chatham County Parks & Recreation

Kathy Ledvina, Chair
Owner, Preservation Associates

Pria Padgett, Secretary
Director of SCAD Serve​

Chris Collins 
CFO, C2 Defense

Mark Ekstrom
Owner, Auspicious Bakery

Jackie Jackson
Chatham County Resilience
​Program Administrator

Gabrielle Nelson
Mayor ProTem, City of Port Wentworth

Julisa Sanabria
Sr. HR Business Partner Manager, Enmarket/Nouria Energy

Anne Allen Westbrook
State Representative, Attorney

Andy Conn
Founding Partner, Conn Law

Kim Gusby
WSAV Anchor

Bradley Jones
Associate, Newfront

Thomas Odom, Jr., Treasurer
Client Advisor, Sterling Seacrest Pritchard

Jeanne Seaver
Child Advocate

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Chatham County Juvenile Court Judges, Ex-Officio Members

 The Honorable
​Thomas Cole

The Honorable
​Roxanne Formey

 The Honorable
​Lindretta Grindle Kramer