About Georgia Watch

Founded in 2002, Georgia Watch is the state's leading consumer group advocating for Georgia's citizens and families and working to give families a voice in critical public debates. Georgia Watch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating Georgia consumers on the health care, insurance and financial issues that impact them. Georgia Watch promotes consumer-friendly public policy and greater protections for victims of fraud, malpractice and misinformation.

To accomplish this, Georgia Watch researches important consumer issues - predatory lending, insurance reform, patient safety - and provides accurate information that helps consumers get educated and get involved. Georgia Watch "activist members" across the state have met with their state senators and representatives, provided testimony to legislative committees, participated in press conferences, and spoken with the media about consumer protection issues.

Your participation and financial support will help ensure that our state's policies and regulations reflect the true needs of Georgia's citizens - not the selfish agendas of special interest lobbyists.

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Staff

Allison Wall, Executive Director

awall@georgiawatch.org

An Atlanta native, Allison Wall earned a B.A. degree in political science from the University of Georgia. After graduating, Mrs. Wall worked for United Parcel Service’s Public Affairs office in Washington, D.C., representing UPS in official negotiations at the U.S. State Department to extend flight rights into high-growth areas such as China, South America and the Middle East. In 1999, Allison returned to Atlanta to head up an environmental project of the Rockefeller Family Fund, called the Georgia Environmental Enforcement Project. For almost three years, Allison advocated on behalf of Georgia’s families for stricter air pollution controls and healthier air quality statewide. In November 2002, she founded Georgia Watch, the state’s leading consumer watchdog.

In 2006, 2007 and 2008, Allison was recognized by Georgia Trend magazine as a “Notable Georgian,” and by the Georgia Informer newspaper as one of Georgia’s Fifty Most Influential Women of 2005, 2007 and 2008.

Danny Orrock, Legislative Policy Coordinator dorrock@georgiawatch.org

Danny Orrock is an Atlanta native and a product of Georgia’s public education system. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 2001 with a B.S. in history, technology and society and is currently enrolled at the Georgia State College of Law. Since receiving his undergraduate degree, he has worked in public policy and has been a registered lobbyist during the Georgia General Assembly for the past eight sessions. In 2003, he became the second employee for Georgia Watch, which was founded just a year earlier. As the policy coordinator for Georgia Watch, Danny is the organization’s voice at the Capitol, educating legislators and advocating for consumers. In his spare time Danny enjoys throwing Frisbee, playing cards, swimming and cheering on the Georgia Tech basketball team.

Holly Lang, Communications Coordinator hlang@georgiawatch.org

Holly Lang was born and raised in the small town of Guyton, Georgia, located about 35 miles outside of Savannah. In 2001, she graduated from Georgia State University with a dual degree in philosophy and print journalism. Holly has worked for a variety of publications, including the Associated Press and the Birmingham Post-Herald. As a journalist, she has worked internationally and won several industry awards. She is the founding editor of the online-only news, arts and culture magazine Pine, which she started in 2006. She is currently working on her fifth nonfiction book, and works with several other publications as a contributing editor and writer. At Georgia Watch, Holly handles most all communication and media needs. She also authors the organization’s research reports, including the recent reports on accessible and affordable health care and emergency room immunity. In her free time, Holly likes to read, play board games and travel.

Jeannine Lowery, Grassroots Coordinator jlowery@georgiawatch.org

Jeannine Lowery is originally from the lower east side of Manhattan. As a high schooler, she trained with Elliot Feld’s Ballet Tech. Later she became a member of the Screen Actors Guild and appeared in several national commercials. In 2002, Lowery moved to Florida to work for The Big Cat Habitat, a nonprofit lion and tiger sanctuary. At the Big Cat Habitat, Lowery worked closely with nearly 40 lions and tigers, and performed in educational shows around the country and in the Bahamas. In 2005, Jeannine moved to Georgia to attend college and is currently majoring in public relations and marketing at Georgia State. At Georgia Watch, Jeannine assists with research, grassroots and legislative issues.

Beth Malone , Communications Assistant bmalone@georgiawatch.org

Beth Malone, 26, attended Georgia State University as an undergraduate, where she completed her studies with a dual degree in English and history. She is currently finishing up her Master of Letters degree from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. She will graduate in August. Malone has lived and worked in five countries – USA, Scotland, England, China and Russia. Of them all, she found China the most challenging. When not working or traveling, Beth often writes, and is an active freelancer. She also likes to paint and work on films. An avid reader, Beth is currently making her way through a list of books she wants to complete. At Georgia Watch, Beth will work closely with both the grassroots coordinator and the communications coordinator.

Mike Rodgers, Court Watch Fellow mrodgers@georgiawatch.org

A third year law student at Georgia State University's School of Law, Mike Rodgers became Georgia Watch’s second court watch fellow in May 2008. In this role, Mike analyzes and summarizes court opinions from the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Georgia Court of Appeals that involve consumer issues, providing the public with information about consumer cases and why these cases are significant. Mike lives in Atlanta with his wife Tiffany and his dog Mason.