HealthMPowers today announced the appointment of three new board members: Crystal Lazarus, Nafesa Walters-Smith, Pharm.D. MBA, BCPS, and Yolanda Reid-Wheeler.
“I am beyond excited to welcome these exceptional individuals to the HealthMPowers board,” said Jennifer L. Owens, President and CEO, HealthMPowers. “Their diverse expertise and unwavering commitment to children and health equity align perfectly with our mission. With their support, we are better equipped to address the root causes of preventable chronic diseases, providing children with the tools they need for a healthier and brighter future.”
“I eagerly anticipate the invaluable contributions that our new members will bring to HealthMPowers,” said Keith Perkey, HealthMPowers Board Chair. “Collectively, the board remains dedicated to inspiring positive habits that will impact children’s lives for years to come.”
Crystal Lazarus
Goodwill of North Georgia
Senior Director of Planning & Strategy
Crystal Lazarus is a Senior Director of Planning & Strategy at Goodwill of North Georgia. She served as the Controller for HealthMPowers, a nonprofit, promoting healthy habits to build a better future for all children. She has an extensive career working in various financial leadership capacities at Georgia EMA/ Homeland Security, Atlanta Regional Commission, Emory University, and Union City Government. Crystal has managed hundreds of millions of dollars by implementing transparency, innovation, and best practices to comply with GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other ordinances/regulations. Her educational endeavors include a Master’s degree in Government and Nonprofit Accounting from Rutgers University, a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from Georgia State University, a Finance Officer Certification from the University of Georgia and other certifications. Crystal currently serves as the President of a chartered stock group and a volunteer tax preparer for the IRS. Crystal was instrumental…
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