Team

Dave joined the Foundation in 2005. Before joining the Foundation, Dave retired as the Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service, Georgia Region. During his 22-year tenure with the Secret Service, Dave served as the Special Agent in Charge of the Office of Investigations, as well as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Presidential Protection Division, serving under Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush. Dave was awarded the Distinguished Service award from President Bush for supervision of agents/decisive actions on September 11, 2001. Dave lives in Brooks, Georgia with his wife, Renee, and his two sons, Jacob and Jonathan.

Courtney Collins serves as the Vice President of Operations and Administration. She is responsible for overseeing all Operational and Administrative functions including accounting & finance, human resources and board management. She brings more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. She is an active member of the Junior League of Atlanta, currently serving on its Public Policy & Political Affairs committee. Courtney received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees (Master of Public Administration & Policy) from the University of Georgia and is a proud “Double Dawg!”

Marshall Freeman serves as Vice President of Strategic Innovation where he is responsible for creating innovative programs, events and opportunities that engage existing and prospective partners of the Foundation. For the previous 18 years, Marshall has managed large-scale events across the country and developed strategy for many celebrity clients. Intense attention to detail and creative style are without question what has made Marshall a successful business man in entertainment and music, and his realized passion for the non-profit community. Marshall is a proud graduate of Johnson & Wales University and native of Detroit, Michigan.

Karen Rogers serves as the Director of Community Programs.  She is responsible for managing the operations of the Westside Security Plan, a crime and safety initiative that integrates crime control and reduction with neighborhood revitalization to stabilize the community.  With 18  years of experience in governmental community development, she serves as the Foundation’s Westside liaison responsible for strategic planning, community and partner engagement, land acquisition as well as officer housing developments and the  At-Promise Youth and Community Center development.  In addition, she administers operations for the Westside Blue Security Patrol and the Westside Advisory Board.   Aside from community development, Karen is a native of Atlanta and has been heavily involved over the years in volunteerism and service to various non-profit boards and commissions.  She received her Master of Science in Community Economic Development from Southern New Hampshire University.  Through her dedicated leadership the Foundation has become a household name on the Westside.

Aaron Nicholson serves as the Manager of Youth Programs where he is responsible for leading the At-Promise Youth initiative which focuses on developing strategic programs centered around keeping young people out of the criminal justice system and increasing the number of positive interactions youth have with law enforcement. A native of Harlem, New York, Aaron has spent the past 20 years focused on creating thought-provoking programs through experiential learning. Since joining the Foundation, Aaron created the first youth/law enforcement mentoring program, aimed at creating opportunities for youth and APD officers in specialty units, such as Mounted Patrol and Path Force to participate in mentor/mentee relationships.

Danielle Cobos graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.A. in International Studies and Communications, with minors in Japanese and Journalism. She also earned the Epley Undergraduate Certificate in International Public Relations. During her undergraduate career, Danielle spent a year abroad at Oita University in Japan where she studied Japanese language, culture, history and linguistics and taught English as a second language. Upon returning to the States she joined the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)3 organization, which serves as a regional center for education and discussion of world affairs, serving as a Public Relations intern. After graduating in 2012, she was hired full time as the Program and Membership Manager. In 2015, she was promoted to Senior Program and Membership Manager. Danielle joined the Atlanta Police Foundation as the Events & logistic Coordinator in 2016. She is an experienced event manager, membership coordinator, and customer service representative with experience related to international affairs, communications, fundraising, program management and member relations in the non-profit sector.

Camellia Chandler serves as the Annual Giving Manager for the Atlanta Police Foundation. Camellia obtained her Bachelor’s in Business Management with a focus in Nonprofit Studies from Kennesaw State University. While in college, she interned at Make-A-Wish Georgia as well as Children’s Miracle Network at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. After graduation, she began her career as the Assistant to the Vice President of Development and Volunteer Manager at Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta. Following this position, she moved to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to serve as the Campaign Manager of Student Series. Camellia is a Georgia native and has volunteered her expertise to local non-profits boards. She completed a term as the Fundraising and Donor Relations Board Member of Cherokee County Young Life and recently fulfilled a term as the Fundraising and Development Committee Chair on the MDE School Board of Directors. She is excited to take our corporate partners to the next level with peer-to-peer fundraising, build our donor-base with community engagement events, and guide our Young Executives Board to continued success. Camellia’s main goal is to grow our existing events, community partners, and programs to their fullest potential, using these outlets to advocate to the city our mission and vision, as she establishes a diverse and multi-faceted giving program.

Sarah Walker serves as the Events Coordinator where she is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing the Foundation’s major signature events. She utilizes her imagination and experience to create impactful events that raise awareness, encourage engagement and drive revenue. Sarah is a 2017 graduate from the University of South Carolina with a degree in hospitality management, a minor in advertising and public relations. She is also the recipient of the university’s Leadership Distinction in Professional and Civic Engagement. With previous experience in various non-profit organizations, Sarah is dedicated to making a positive impact in her new community and the Atlanta Police Foundation.