Meet the Team

Executive Director

Barbara@CirclesCobb.org
Prior to joining Circles Cobb, Barbara served as Donor Services Manager for Cobb Community Foundation for over five years, building strong community relationships with funders, nonprofit agencies, volunteers, and professional advisors. She achieved the prestigious Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designation in 2021, is a steering committee member of Cobb Executive Women, and formerly served on the Estate Planning Council of North Georgia board. Barbara has been a homeschool mom, the Corporate Services/HR Manager for two logistics tech start-ups, and District Manager for a national retail outlet chain.
Barbara has always had a passion for helping others - she is a community volunteer and currently serves as a small group co-leader for regeneration at North Metro Church in Marietta. She has been married to her husband John for 25 years and they have two sons.

Circles Coach

Keylan@CirclesCobb.org
Keylan has over 20 years of marketing, leadership, public relations, and public administration experience. He is the co-owner of MOOYAH, Burgers, Fries and Shakes in Mableton, GA. Prior to owning a small business, Keylan served for six years as a Regional Innovation Consultant for the US Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, and spent over 12 years administering and marketing federal and state workforce and housing programs.
Keylan is heavily engaged in civic activities in the Mableton/Smyrna community, having served as President of the Brookmere HOA, board member of the Mableton Improvement Coalition HOA Network, South Cobb Alliance, Cobb County Parks and Recreation, and member of the Leadership Cobb Class of 2019. Keylan is a certified Career Coach and has a BBA in Marketing & Management from Piedmont College and a MPA in Non-Profit Management from Central Michigan University.

Resource Coordinator

Intern@CirclesCobb.org
Deja Boney is currently obtaining her bachelor's degree in Information Systems at Kennesaw State University. She has been actively involved with Circles Cobb through the KSU Service Fellowship Program, serving as the Data Operations Intern before being promoted to Resource Coordinator. As a dedicated college student, Deja has taken on leadership roles such as Community Service Director and President of Black Women Empowered. She is also a member of the National Council of Negro Women and Women in Technology and serves as a service site leader, volunteer, and volunteer/community service chair for the Department of Student Volunteerism and Service at Kennesaw State University.
Deja is deeply passionate about serving others and her community. This passion is reflected in her commitment to various service initiatives and leadership roles, where she consistently strives to make a positive impact. Her dedication to community service is a way of life, driven by a genuine desire to uplift those around her and contribute to meaningful change. Through her involvement with numerous organizations and programs, Deja has built strong relationships within her community.

Training Facilitator

Childcare Coordinator

Vahnesa@CirclesCobb.org
Vahnesa brings strong experience and a passion for community development to the Circles Cobb team. She holds a Bachelor's in Marketing from the University of West Georgia and a Master's in Human Services from Walden University. She is dedicated to strengthening underserved populations with the use of wraparound services and collaborative efforts within the community.
She is a Human Resources Professional for a local school district focusing on compliance frameworks and budget management. Her previous roles include being a Program Director for a group home, where she worked closely with youth in foster care, and as a Finance Coordinator for her family’s Church. A proud AmeriCorps Alum, Vahnesa has expanded her commitment to community service internationally by working in Haiti, where she established a neighborhood hub that serves as a place for local residents to fellowship.
She is very family oriented, enjoys event planning and crafting, and loves solo traveling. She always has a smile on her face.

Program Coordinator

Krista@CirclesCobb.org
Krista is the Resource Coordinator for Circles Cobb, where she oversees volunteer recruitment and coordination, and leads the childcare team. She joined Circles Cobb as part of the childcare team before the first cohort began in 2023. With a wealth of experience and a deep passion for working with children and serving others, Krista is an asset to the organization.
Before her role at Circles, Krista was a preschool teacher at Hillside Preschool and Academy, where she created a nurturing environment for young learners. Additionally, she homeschooled her children for eight years, further honing her skills in child education and care.
Krista is an active member of Revolution Church and supports community initiatives such as Hope for Christmas and Give a Kid a Chance. She has been married to Malichi for 26 years and is the proud mother of two sons.
Krista’s dedication to service and love for children make her an invaluable member of the Circles Cobb team.

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