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Gwinnett County Human Services Advisory Board

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The Gwinnett County Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) was established December 12, 2023 by County Resolution and amended December 3, 2025. The purpose of the HSAB is to ensure increased coordination and collaboration among participating entities in the County-wide human services ecosystem as guided by the comprehensive human services needs assessment and 5-Year Strategic Plan.

The HSAB shall be composed of five (5) members, each of whom shall be residents of or work in a health, human, and/or social services field in Gwinnett County, in addition to the Director of the Department of Community Services, who shall serve as the non-voting chair, to be appointed as follows:

  • One member appointed by the Commissioner Chairwoman
  • One member appointed by the Commissioner for District 1
  • One member appointed by the Commissioner for District 2
  • One member appointed by the Commissioner for District 3
  • One member appointed by the Commissioner for District 4
All members with the exception of the Director of Community Services serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and may be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners at any time. Vacancies on the HSAB shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
Term

Members serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners.

Meetings

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Generally, meetings are held the third Thursday of each month. For detailed information on meetings, please click the blue button above.

Qualifications

Members shall be residents of or work in a health, human, and/or social services field in Gwinnett County.

Responsibilities / Powers

The HSAB is to serve as a resource to the Board of Commissioners and the Department of Community Services on behalf of the residents of Gwinnett County in recognizing and addressing health, human, and social services needs throughout the Gwinnett community.

Active Members
Appointed By Position Name Representing Term Expires
Chairwoman's Appointment Marlene Fosque At the Pleasure of the Board - Term Expires 12/31/2026
District 1 Appointment Randy Redner At the Pleasure of the Board - Term Expires 12/31/2026
District 2 Appointment Courtenay Strickland At the Pleasure of the Board - Term Expires 12/31/2026
District 3 Appointment Vacant Position At the Pleasure of the Board
District 4 Appointment Kim Phillips At the Pleasure of the Board - Term Expires 12/31/2026