Help Your Neighbor

End Poverty in Northeast Georgia.

Meet the team

Welcome to the heart of Help Your Neighbor. Our team is a small diverse group of researchers, educators, advocates and community builders who share a single purpose: To empower the local community of Northeast Georgia through sustainable resources.

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Sandra O'Keefe | Co-founder

Sandra grew up in a tight-knit, working-class neighborhood where neighbors organized acts of care, teaching Sandra that real change happens when people show up for each other. This led to Sandra and Peter Hannsen co-founding Help Your Neighbor.

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Peter Hannsen | Co-founder

Peter brings a strong passion for innovation and creative-problem solving to the team. With a shared background with Sandra O'Keefe, he focuses on building programs that empower individuals and promote long-term impact.

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Carmen Espinoza Montega | Operations Administrator

Carmen first inspired Sandra through her first volunteer event, taking Sandra in first person to see the scenes of what it's like helping people. Carmen is now seen with helping at every event. In charged of handling day-to-day operations.

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Natalie Brushwick | Social Media Manager

Natalie is a student at University of Georgia, specializing in Social Media Marketing. She's gathered over 100 recruits of volunteers since her first day.


Other Helpful Neighbors

We are so grateful towards neighbors, friends, and families for joining us in each giveaway. Without them, we wouldn't be as successful as we are today.

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