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Contact County Leadership

We know the importance of having your voice heard by your local government representatives. We must be the voice of the voiceless.

Here, you’ll find the contact information for your county leadership, making it easy for you to reach out and express your concerns or suggestions.

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District Commissioners

Below you’ll find the current seated Gwinnett County District Commissioners, their contact information, and links to their respective county pages.

Nicole Love Hendrickson

Nicole Love Hendrickson

County Chairwoman

(770) 822-7010

View Chairwoman Page
Kirkland Carden

Kirkland Carden

District 1 Commissioner

(770) 822-7001

View Commissioner Page
Jasper Watkins III

Jasper Watkins III

District 3 Commissioner

(770) 822-7003

View Commissioner Page
Matthew Holtkamp

Matthew Holtkamp

District 4 Commissioner

(770) 822-7004 View Commissioner Page

County Leadership

The following county leaders oversee county operations and departments that impact animal welfare services.

Lindsey Jorstad

Lindsey Jorstad

Community Services Director

(770) 822-8869

View County Profile
Katrina Helman

Katrina Helman

Animal Welfare & Enforcement Director

(678) 226-7729

View County Profile

Animal Advisory Council

The Animal Advisory Council provides a channel for dialogue between citizens and the Board of Commissioners and helps promote cooperation and coordination of resources to maximize animal welfare.

Contact the council at AnimalAdvisoryCouncil@GwinnettCounty.com .

Appointed By Position Name Representing Term Expires
Chairwoman's Appointment Secretary Dr. Tameka Womack 12/31/2026
District 1 Appointment Lauren Tringali 12/31/2027
District 2 Appointment Nahum Nicholas 12/31/2026
District 3 Appointment Gabrielle Joan Esquivel 12/31/2027
District 4 Appointment Vice Chairperson Gail LaBerge 12/31/2026
BoC Appointment Erin Martin Board of Health 12/31/2026
BoC Appointment Chairperson Jeanne Aulbach Gwinnett Municipal Association 12/31/2027

Your voice makes a difference.

Reaching out to county leaders is one of the most powerful ways to create positive change for animals and our community.