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BreNita Jackson McCord, MSW—Executive Director |
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BreNita has served as Odyssey’s Executive Director since
January 2009. At a young age, BreNita developed a passion
for helping and serving others. After graduating from high
school one year early, she received a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Sociology from the University of Dayton and a
Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Georgia. |
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BreNita possesses a diverse work background encompassing
over twenty years in the non-profit sector. One thing that
has remained the same is her role has always been grounded
in helping and serving others. Early in her career she
worked as a Social Worker, Senior Social Worker and Director
of Social Services in DFCS and hospital/healthcare settings
which led to an opportunity to lead a large, private
healthcare facility. Her leadership continued at Genesis
Shelter and of her fifteen year tenure, she was the
Executive Director for ten. With BreNita at the helm,
Genesis raised $5.1 million in their capital campaign which
allowed the purchase of property, renovation and program
expansion. Other contributions include leadership and
development of forty-two staff members and twenty-four
interns, annual multi-million dollar budget
responsibilities, supervision, development and
implementation of the Five Star Vocation Project, and
advocacy for homeless women and children. |
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BreNita places high importance on learning and has continued
doing so by becoming a recipient of the Harvard Business
Club of Atlanta Executive Education Scholarship. Always
concerned about the community she serves, she has
participated in community leadership classes in the counties
of Douglas and presently Dekalb, in addition to the City of
Savannah. She served as Community Leader Judge for Atlanta
Benefits Humana for three years. Likewise, she has also been
recognized as “Woman of the Week” by Atlanta’s Women
Magazine and served as regional conference leader at
seminars focusing on women’s issues. |
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BreNita believes that Odyssey’s work is an important, divine
work as it produces healthy individuals and families. Her
vision for Odyssey is to continue excellent service delivery
to our communities. BreNita enjoys spending time with her
family, traveling, volunteering at her church and cooking in
her spare time. |
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