Beth has extensive experience in strategic planning; capital campaigns; the development, organization and education of governing boards; and coalition building and communication. She was chair of the board of trustees of Athens Academy from 2017 to 2021 and served as the vice chair of the committee to search for the school’s first head of school in three decades. 

For 30 years, Beth has managed research, client communication and financial operations for Sanders & Associates Inc., a government and public affairs lobbying firm based in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia. Prior to that, she served as the director of State and Federal Government Relations for Oglethorpe Power Corp., coordinating and implementing legislative and regulatory programs for the electric power-generation company. 

Beth graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism/public relations with minors in political science and management science. She also holds a certificate in grant writing through the University of Georgia.