Peachtree Corners, GA – Lisa Kelly, the Founding Executive Director and present Senior Advisor to the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program and Georgia HEART Hospital Program, has been named one of Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders in the 2024 Georgia 500 issue of Georgia Trend magazine. The Georgia 500 recognition reflects Kelly’s transformative work with the two flagship tax credit organizations that are advancing K-12 education and rural healthcare in Georgia.
Under Kelly's leadership, Georgia GOAL has opened doors for tens of thousands of students across the state, empowering families with access to private K-12 education options for their children. Similarly, Kelly’s role in the development and growth of Georgia HEART has enhanced healthcare outcomes and financial stability for Georgia’s rural hospitals.
With over 25 years of experience in public accounting and business, Kelly has brought valuable expertise to her work. “I consider the opportunity to use my business experience and accounting skills to elevate education and healthcare for Georgians to be both a high calling and a blessing,” says Kelly, a native of rural Georgia, who is committed to serving her home state.