Benevolent Missions of Atlanta

 Mrs. Gail Dunwell, a true humanitarian, is a co-founder of BMA and has been serving as the organization's annually elected president for the past 17 years. She is fully committed to and is passionate about the organization’s mission, which is focused on ensuring that the sponsored children are prepared for a lifetime of socially responsible citizenship. From inception, Gail has spearheaded the initiation and implementation of all educational projects and programs executed by the organization.  She has also spearheaded almost all fundraising events and activities conducted by the organization.

 Dr. Conrad W. Ingram is a founding member of BMA.  He served two terms as the organization’s first president, during which he oversaw the development and execution of several educational projects in Jamaica and in Metro Atlanta. Dr. Ingram, who holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of the West Indies, is a tenured, full professor of Chemistry at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia.

 Pauline Gardner has been a member of Benevolent Missions of Atlanta (BMA) for over 15 years, and currently serves as the Treasurer for the organization.  She is a Senior Business Systems Analyst with a broad knowledge of Commercial Insurance Products, Financial Services and Airline Industry. She brings a set of diverse experience and skills to the organization. Pauline is a graduate of Oglethorpe University.

Christine Ashley is a longstanding member of the Benevolent Missions of Atlanta. She has served in the capacity of Board member, Project Committee member, and Secretary.  She graduated from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York,  and obtained a Master's Degree in counselling at Mercer University, New York.