Cobb Advisory Committee Meeting with Dr. Jackie McMorris
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Cobb Advisory Committee Meeting with Dr. Jackie McMorris
Date:
June 22, 2022
Time:
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Join the Council for Quality Growth's Cobb Advisory Committee Meeting on June 22, 2022 at 11:45 AM in-person at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals with Dr. Jackie McMorris, County Manager, Cobb County.
Dr. Jackie McMorris
County Manager
Cobb County
Dr. Jackie McMorris has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Rust College and a master’s degree from Auburn University in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Human Resource Development & Organizational Development. She earned a doctorate degree from the University of Arkansas in Adult Education, Training and Development, with an emphasis on Transformational Leadership and Organizational Change. Dr. McMorris has over 15 years of experience in higher education and served in various academic and leadership/administrative roles.
Dr. McMorris’ governmental experience includes over 18 years of leadership and managerial acumen. In Cherokee County, she was the Agency Director for Community Services and Special Assistant to the County Manager. She also served as the Chief of Staff for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office before coming to Cobb County as the Public Services Agency Director in 2013. In October 2017, she became Cobb’s first Deputy County Manager, and in March 2020, the Board of Commissioners appointed her as County Manager, the first female to hold this position.
As Cobb County Government’s CEO, Dr. McMorris works collaboratively with business, community and civic leaders, as well as elected officials throughout the County. She’s responsible for the general oversight of a $1 billion budget and approximately 4,500 employees.
Dr. McMorris values professional development, building teams, transformational leadership, and is a certified John Maxwell trainer, speaker and coach. She is member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Jackie McMorrisCounty Manager
Cobb County
Dr. Jackie McMorris has a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Rust College and a master’s degree from Auburn University in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Human Resource Development & Organizational Development. She earned a doctorate degree from the University of Arkansas in Adult Education, Training and Development, with an emphasis on Transformational Leadership and Organizational Change. Dr. McMorris has over 15 years of experience in higher education and served in various academic and leadership/administrative roles.
Dr. McMorris’ governmental experience includes over 18 years of leadership and managerial acumen. In Cherokee County, she was the Agency Director for Community Services and Special Assistant to the County Manager. She also served as the Chief of Staff for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office before coming to Cobb County as the Public Services Agency Director in 2013. In October 2017, she became Cobb’s first Deputy County Manager, and in March 2020, the Board of Commissioners appointed her as County Manager, the first female to hold this position.
As Cobb County Government’s CEO, Dr. McMorris works collaboratively with business, community and civic leaders, as well as elected officials throughout the County. She’s responsible for the general oversight of a $1 billion budget and approximately 4,500 employees.
Dr. McMorris values professional development, building teams, transformational leadership, and is a certified John Maxwell trainer, speaker and coach. She is member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Location:
IN-PERSON at Georgia Association of Water Professionals
1655 Enterprise Way
Marietta, GA 30067
ONLINE via Zoom Video Conference
*Zoom details will be sent only to virtual registrants the day before the meeting
1655 Enterprise Way
Marietta, GA 30067
ONLINE via Zoom Video Conference
*Zoom details will be sent only to virtual registrants the day before the meeting
Date/Time Information:
Fourth Wednesday of Every Month
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Contact Information:
Joseph Santoro
Fees/Admission:
Free to all Council members, elected officials, and staff
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