Meet the Team

Professional Staff

Dr. Randell E. Trammell

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Dr. Trammell has long been involved youth development. He holds an undergraduate degree in Religious Education as well as a Master in Business Administration from Reinhardt University. In 2014, he completed his Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in organizational leadership and communication. That same year, after seeing a dire need for resources and support in the area of civics education in Georgia, he developed the concept of the Georgia Center for Civic Engagement. In 2017, Dr. Trammell officially launched the Center as a 501c3 nonprofit becoming our founder and President & Chief Executive Officer.

In October 2021, Dr. Trammell was recognized as one of Georgia Business Trend's "40 Under 40" award, which honors the state’s best and brightest leaders.

Dr. Trammell is a visionary and passionate leader who is nationally recognized in youth civic education and development. He is also active as a volunteer with many organizations.

Email Randell at randell@georgiacivics.org.

Read his blog, Generation Civics.

Dr. Angela Hargis

Director of Educational Services

Dr. Hargis joined us in December of 2019 after retiring from a distinguished career in education. She served most recently as the principal of Westside Middle School (Whitfield County Schools) since 2013 until her retirement in December of 2019.

Email Dr. Hargis at angela@georgiacivics.org.

Eryn Gentry

Work Based Learning Intern

Eryn is a senior at Woodland High School in Bartow County and is serving as an intern with us for the 2021-2022 school year as a part of her Work Based Learning Internship. Eryn is working behind the scenes on many projects and assisting us with our programs and organizational management.