GEORGIA WATCH
Protecting consumers since 2002
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We endeavor to close opportunity gaps, reduce health disparities, and protect consumers’ hard-earned income. We advocate for policies that lower the energy burden on struggling families, open doors to the financial mainstream, improve access to healthcare, and increase financial security. We educate consumers so they know their rights and are able to seek redress in a civil court of law when they’ve been harmed in the marketplace. We also equip and inspire communities to advocate for their own best interests. In all that we do, we work to ensure equitable outcomes and justice for Georgia consumers.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Health Access Program
The Health Access Program (HAP) seeks to ensure and expand access to safe and affordable healthcare for all Georgians through consumer empowerment, policy development and advocacy.
Consumer Energy Program
The Consumer Energy Program (CEP) advocates on behalf of Georgia’s residential and small business customers in energy-related matters before Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC) and at the state capitol.
Financial Protection Program
Through our Financial Protection Program (FPP), we focus on safeguarding consumer protections and issues that impact consumers’ wallets and quality of life, including identity theft, home foreclosure and predatory lending.
Access to Civil Justice
We seek to protect the right to trial by jury and promote access to the courts for all Georgians, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or economic level.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Goal 1: Conditions in place to effect policy change in Georgia Watch’s 2018-2020 priority impact areas to benefit Georgia’s consumers.
Goal 2: Policy change in Georgia Watch’s 2018-2020 priority impact areas to reduce the high cost of poverty and eliminate disparities based on race and place.
Goal 3: Increased 1) recognition of equity as a shared value and 2) justice afforded all Georgia consumers.
Goal 4: Organizational capacity required to expand impact of Georgia Watch per 2018-2020 Strategic Plan.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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GEORGIA WATCH
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Tedra Cannella
Cannella Snyder LLC
Term: 2022 - 2024
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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