Meet Our Talented Team

Our compassion and dedication bring us together to deliver exceptional patient care

‘Everyone deserves access to healthcare.”
Evan Shoemake

Eshoemake@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Executive Director

“I believe that access to healthcare is a RIGHT not a PRIVILEGE.”
Karen Pirkle, RN, BSN

Kpirkle@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Retired Public & Community Health Professional
Board Chair

“As a veteran and retired first responder, living in the wealthiest county in Georgia, I want to help my neighbors  who lack or cannot afford consistent basic healthcare. “
John Cannady

Jcannady@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Accreditation Manager | FOCO Fire Department
Board Vice Chair

” I want to help people in the community get access to free healthcare.”
Chris Etheridge, CPA, CFE

Cetheridge@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Partner | Fraizer & Deeter, LLC.

Board Treasurer

“I strongly believe that healthcare is a fundamental human right that should be accessible to all individuals.”
Madonna Owens, MSW

Mowens@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Social Worker, Forsyth County Schools
Board Secretary

“Access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. I serve to help improve access to care for vulnerable populations in our county. “
Kristine M. Walden, MA

Kwalden@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Healthcare Consultant | KMW Consulting, LLC.
Past Chair

“I want to give back to the community I grew up in”
Matt Bemont

Mbemont@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Retail Market Manager | Synovus Bank
Director

“I serve to provide our community with the healthcare everyone deserves and the smiles from our patients when they leave us.”
Felicia Brazile

Fbrazile@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Retired, Paralegal

Director

“I enjoy giving back to the community and after a 34 years in healthcare administration, accessible care is a priority for me. “
Sandra W. Green, MHA, MBA

Sgreen@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Retired Healthcare Executive & Owner of Winn Contracting Services
Director

“I believe one’s financial status should never be a barrier to access necessary medical treatment.”
Emil J. Kranz, Esq.

Ekranz@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Attorney | King & Spalding, LLP

Director

“I believe wholeheartedly in the mission to provide primary healthcare to uninsured adults in Forsyth County. While we have great wealth in our community, there is great need to help those who do not have access to basic healthcare.”
Amy Moreau

Amoreau@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Founder/Owner | Talk of the Table Wine and Cheese Boutique
Director

“I want to help ensure all community members have health resources to allow them to prosper and thrive.”
Elaine Padgett, RN, BSN, CCM, MBA

Epadgett@forsythcommunityclinic.org



Director

“A native of Brazil, I am passionate about improving the quality of life for others and am compassionate for hardworking, resourceful people who are dedicated to their families. I am an advocate for individuals in need of healthcare during critical times in their lives.”
Sintya Pappagallo

Spappagallo@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Technology Manager | North Point Ministries
Director

“I enjoy helping other people.”
Dalia Alinee Rojo

Arojo@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Teacher | Dekalb County Schools
Director

“After working with community mental health early in my career and seeing how the Pandemic affected mental health, I understand the acuity level of our neighbors. I am committed to helping them receive the care they need and deserve.”
Kim Waters-Rose, LPC, CPCS

Kwaters-rose@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Counselor | KWR, Inc.
Director

“I want to be part of an organization that believes healthcare is a basic need and provides care to any person who is in need.”
Paige K. Whalen

Pwhalen@forsythcommunityclinic.org

Director of Client Services | The Place
Director