Sally Kimel-Sheppard is a clinically licensed social worker, working with survivors of child abuse and sexual assault through the Piedmont Judicial Circuit in Georgia. Her career began as a child therapist and forensic interviewer at The Tree House, Children’s Advocacy Center. After working with over 1000 children while at The Tree House, Sally became the Executive Director of The Cottage; a sexual assault center and children’s advocacy center in Athens, Georgia. During her 15 years at The Cottage, Sally developed programs and statewide standards for both sexual assault centers and children’s advocacy centers in Georgia. Sally also served at the Board of Directors Chairperson for the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia. In 2022, Sally joined Envision Athens, where she works with governmental, non-profit and other agencies to address issues affecting the quality of life in Athens, Georgia. Sally has a passion in working with others to fight against child abuse.