Board & Team
Mission Aid 2020 is led by a founding board of Atlantans who believe in second chances — and by a small, growing team on the ground. Officers are elected by the board; the board's first official meeting is November 4, 2026.
Robert Thompson Jr.
Founder & Executive Director
Robert founded Mission Aid 2020 in Atlanta to turn his own second-chance story into a system that helps others find theirs. A CCAR-certified recovery coach, he leads the organization's five programs — legal navigation, education advancement, recovery support, workforce development, and housing navigation — and is the face of Mission Aid in the community.
Karen Lake
Secretary & Board Member
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A founding board member, Karen serves as the board's Secretary — keeper of Mission Aid's minutes, meeting notices, and official records, and the steady hand behind the scenes of every board decision.
Johanna Truitt
Board Member
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Founding board member. Johanna was among the first to accept her seat on the board.
Gerod Blue
Board Member
Founding board member. Gerod joined this board saying he couldn’t wait to get started — and to support Mission Aid as it grows.
Christopher President
Recovery Coach
Founding board member. Christopher took board service seriously from the first conversation, asking the hard questions about what the role requires before stepping in.
Robert Thompson
Board Member
Founding board member.
Quente Jackson
Board Member
Founding board member.
Treasurer
Board Officer — to be elected November 4, 2026
The Treasurer oversees Mission Aid’s funds and financial reporting. The board elects its Treasurer at its first official meeting.
Program Coordinator
Team role — now forming
Our Program Coordinator will keep Mission Aid’s five programs running day to day — schedules, intakes, and follow-through for every neighbor we serve.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Team role — now forming
Our Community Outreach Coordinator will carry Mission Aid into rooms like the ones on our Mission in Motion tour — recruiting volunteers, building relationships, and turning listeners into partners.