Amanda is a Forensics Specialist with the Forensics Special Initiatives Unit (FSIU) for the Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services. She has a Masters of Public Administration from Georgia Southern University, a Certificate of Gerontology from Kennesaw State University and a Bachelors of Family and Consumer Sciences in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia. Amanda also serves as a board member for the Georgia Gerontology Society. Prior to her current position, Amanda was the State Senior Medicare Patrol Coordinator and also worked as a local GeorgiaCares Coordinator at the Athens Community Council on Aging and the Coastal Regional Commission. Amanda has a passion for helping prevent and respond to abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities and identifying and developing resources for victims.

For suspected abuse in the community contact Adult Protective Services at 866-552-4464 or visit www.aging.ga.gov

For suspected abuse in long-term care facilities contact Healthcare Facility Regulation at 800-878-6442 or visitwww.dch.ga.gov

Chris is a member of Elder Counsel, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association.  He currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Atlanta Bar.  In 2012, Chris was recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine as a member of Georgia’s “Legal Elite” as one of the state’s top practitioners in the field of Elder Law.  Chris frequently speaks throughout the Atlanta area about topics related to his practice including Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, Guardianship, and Basic Estate Planning.

Prior to joining with Paul to found the Atlanta elder law practice of Brannon + Black, LLC, Chris founded the Brannon Law Firm.  Chris has also worked with Duhon & Brannon, the Pollan Law Firm, and Boling Rice, LLC. Chris has also volunteered with the Georgia Senior Legal Hotline, a division of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society.