Our staff and mentors have largely been drawn to this work through personal and family experiences with mental health challenges. They are professionally trained photographers, artists, and visual storytellers who believe photography has the ability to transform lives and create positive connections and understanding.

Staff and mentors are committed to the overall well-being of our artists and serve in long-term supportive relationships with our artists as they explore how the tools of photography and self-expression are relevant in their individual lives.

Jay Maffay

Jay Maffay

Clinical Supervisor

Josh Birnbaum

Josh Birnbaum

Summer Youth Photo Program Facilitator

Chris Michael

Chris Michael

Director of Operations

chris@athensphotoproject.org

Eliza Scott

Eliza Scott

AmeriCorps / ComCorps Member

eliza@athensphotoproject.org

Kim Webb

Kim Webb

Photography Educator and Community Arts Coordinator

kim@athensphotoproject.org