Several members in the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections will soon be designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA), which is considered one of the highest professional achievements for election officials.  

CERA designation is achieved through a multi-year course of study taught by the Auburn University’s Master in Public Administration (MPA) faculty, through the Institute of Election Administration Research & Practice, in partnership with the National Association of Election Officials. The goal, to provide ongoing skills to elections administrators and to promote and preserve public trust in the elections process. Fulton County CERA graduates include:

Nadine Williams, Director of Registration and Elections
Mariska Bodison, Executive Assistant
LaShandra Little, Voter Education Outreach Manager
Kathryn Glenn, Registration Manager
John Ross, Elections Chief    
Marcia Ridley, Election Day Division Manager 

The elections team will officially be certified on Tuesday, September 10.