The Cottage: Sexual Assault & Children's Advocacy Center

3019 Lexington Rd
Athens, GA 30605
706-546-1133
Directions and Map
Form 990

Hotline: 1.877.363.1912

Staff Contact Information

Sally Sheppard
Executive Director
706-546-1133 ex. 22
sally@northgeorgiacottage.org

Sally Sheppard is a clinically licensed social worker and has been working with victims of sexual assault and abuse for over 10 years. She has mostly worked with children as a certified forensic interviewer and forensic evaluator.

Sally received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Appalachian State University in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology and Social Control. She has also earned her Masters of Social Work at the University of Georgia.

Sally's advice to survivors: “Talk to someone about it and realize that you are not alone.”

Hannah Anderson
Child Services Program Manager
706-546-1133 ex. 29
hannah@northgeorgiacottage.org

A native of Georgia, Hannah received her Bachelors degree in Sociology from Valdosta State University. She is currently a certified forensic interviewer for Clarke and Oconee counties. Hannah has been working with Children’s Advocacy Centers for 7 years since she learned about them through her job in the school system.

Hannah's advice to survivors, “Blame should always be focused toward the offender, never
the victim”

Sarah Chatfield
Adult Services Program Manager
706-546-1133 ex. 30
sarah@northgeorgiacottage.org

After graduating with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work from Florida State University, Sarah Krieger moved to Athens to become our Adult Services Advocate. Throughout her college career Sarah volunteered with the local domestic and sexual violence agency in Tallahassee which fostered her interest in victim advocacy. She also worked with Florida State University’s Victim Advocate Program with victims of sexual assault.

Sarah's advice to survivors: “Take the time and invest in yourself to address the trauma from a sexual assault, whenever it may have occurred. It is never too late. Progress can be made if you make the brave decision to do so.”

Lori Karr
Family Advocate/Outreach Coordinator
706-546-1133 ex. 25
lori@northgeorgiacottage.org

Lori Karr has worked with children and families for 15 years in many facets. Her various roles include; teaching Pre-K, facilitating parenting classes and conducting home visits as a Family Support Worker.

After graduating from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors Degree in Child and Family Development, Lori’s career path took her to several other states until returning to Athens, Georgia. Lori currently is our Family Advocate/Outreach Coordinator.

Lori’s advice to survivors: “You are not alone. It is never your fault and healing is possible.”

Board of Directors Contact Information

Members of our Board members are listed on the About page.
board@northgeorgiacottage.org