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Meet our board members
Darren is retired after 37 years in the food service industry where he held leadership positions in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and new product/process development for Burger King, Arby’s corporations and OK Foods. Mr. Kinkaid has supported mission work over the years and is a certified Stephens Minister.
Corrine is a mom to two boys who are in their 20s. Her oldest son is autistic and has attended e's Club for over 2 years. Corinne is currently working with Johnson and Johnson as a Division Manager and with Mentor (J&J) as Regional Manager covering the southern states from South Carolina to Louisiana.
​Darren is co-founder and board member. He has served in many executive capacities involving sales, marketing and general management in his career, working on major brands like Rubbermaid, Sevin, Amdro and in B2B environments. He and has actively served on multiple boards, committees and leadership teams for non-profits.
Stacy, a Realtor for 20 years, co-founded a nonprofit after losing her daughter to the effects of autism-related isolation. Through e’s Club, she creates safe, joyful spaces for teens with Level 1 Autism. Her work reflects resilience, compassion, and a commitment to turning personal tragedy into lasting impact.
Lorrie is an experienced educator with two M.Ed degrees in education and in technology, coordinates STEM and workforce development at Georgia Power. She's a mentor, DEI Connector, and community leader active in volunteerism and economic development. A passionate advocate for engaging learning, she lives in Douglasville with her family and enjoys giving back.
Elena is a healthcare professional and Director of National Accounts at Fresenius Kabi, a global provider of essential medicines and technologies in the Pharma, Biopharma, Nutrition, and MedTech sectors. She holds a BBA with a medical concentration from Pensacola Christian College. Elena lives in Cumming, Georgia, with her husband and two teenage sons, including their eldest, who was diagnosed with autism at age eight.
Cindy Zanzig, PE, is a seasoned engineer and project leader with 20+ years of experience. Deeply committed to supporting children, she’s volunteered in classrooms, mentored students, and led scholarship fundraisers—reflecting her values of empathy, inclusion, and service—while also excelling in construction leadership and mentoring young professionals.
Interested in serving on the Board of Directors or one of our committees?
Contact Elizabeth Hamilton, Executive Director, to learn more.
Elizabeth@erinshopeforfriends.org
Text 404-277-8365
Ex-Officio
Barb is the owner of a successful consulting firm that supports over 40 small businesses and high-net-worth individuals, helping bridge the gap between daily operations and collaboration with CPA firms and attorneys. She holds degrees in Sociology and Accounting and lives in Amelia Island, FL with her family where she enjoys golf, biking, boogie boarding, and entertaining.
Our Mental Health Advisory Board
Dr. Jeffrey Jones
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PhD, Clinical Psychologist and owner of Beyond Words Private Practice – a social coaching and advising therapy
Dr. Scott Davis
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PhD, Practicing Clinical Psychologist specializing in helping Children and Teens