Who we are…

Katelyn Steakley is a community advocate dedicated to removing barriers that prevent children and families from thriving. As a driving force behind PEP Foundation’s revitalization, Katelyn has helped build innovative, community-centered systems that connect schools, families, nonprofits, churches, businesses, and public resources to meet real needs with practical solutions.

With a background in nonprofit leadership, program development, and community mobilization, her work has focused on addressing food insecurity, enhancing crisis response, educational equity, and family support through sustainable partnerships that strengthen the entire community.

Through the PEP Foundation, Katelyn continues to champion the belief that when communities work together with purpose, every child and family has a greater opportunity to succeed.

Grace Taylor Johnson serves as the PEP Foundation’s Community Coordinator, where she plays a critical role in connecting the organization’s work directly to schools and aligning key stakeholders to create meaningful, lasting progress for students and families. A graduate of the University of Georgia with an undergraduate degree in Public Health and a master's in Non-Profit Management, and a former UGA Gymnast, Grace brings discipline, leadership, and a results-driven mindset to her work, along with a deep commitment to service.

Grace helps bridge gaps among schools, families, nonprofits, churches, businesses, and community partners, ensuring that collaboration yields practical solutions and stronger systems of support. Through relationship-building, outreach, and strategic coordination, she helps transform shared goals into measurable community impact, strengthening the connection between educational success and community well-being.

Grace is passionate about helping schools and stakeholders work together more effectively to remove barriers, support families, and create opportunities for long-term success. Through her leadership and ability to unite people around purpose, Grace helps PEP Foundation turn collaboration into action, driving meaningful progress for children, families, and the broader community.