Professional Staff
Dr. Randell E. Trammell
Founder & 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.
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.
Jeremy Austin
Director of State Programs
Jeremy has been involved with the organizations program offerings as either a student participant, collegiate volunteer, or professional staff member since 1996. During his senior year of college, Jeremy interned for this organization; specifically running our Model United Nations Program. He has held numerous positions on our staff since his hire in 2007. He now serves as the Director of State Programs. He has specifically played a key leadership role in program development and implementation. In this area, our programs have seen incredible growth over the last 10+ years. Working closely with CEO Trammell, they continue creating innovative & cutting edge youth development programs.
Jeremy works closely with educational partners across that state as we implement new and engaging programs. Jeremy joined the staff in 2007.
Email Jeremy at jeremy@georgiacivics.org.
Brooke Hamil
Coordinator of Marketing & Programs
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.
Davina Alvarez
Coordinator of Administrative Services
Davina comes to us, most recently from the great state of California. She recently made the move to Georgia, along with her husband and son. She brings great expertise to our organization with her background in all operations of hotel management! She joined our staff in September of 2019.
Email Davina at davina@georgiacivics.org.
Board of Directors
Dr. Eddie Bennett
Georgia Council for the Social Studies
JASON BRAGG
Georgia Electric Membership Cooperative
Scott Maxwell
Mathews & Maxwell
Caitlin O'Dea
Community Volunteer
Rebecca Bernson
Community Volunteer
Rep. Matthew Gambill
State Representative
Irene Munn
The Munn Firm
Ed Thomas
Deloitte
Melissa Tymchuk
Northeast Georgia Health System
Liza Chapman
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Macy McFall
Lieutenant Governor's Office
Michele NeSmith
Assoc. of County Commissioners of Georgia
Dr. Randell E. Trammell
President and CEO
Georgia Center for Civic Engagement
Bryan Wallace
Georgia Municipal Association