Our Team
Our Team
Every person deserves a place to call home.
Each member of our team plays a vital role in creating lasting solutions to end homelessness. We believe that every person deserves a place to call home, and our team is dedicated to making that vision a reality.
Scott Walker
President & Chief Executive Officer
3Keys President & CEO Scott Walker knows firsthand the impact of having a strong support system in overcoming adversity. Being placed in the foster care system at just three years old, Scott fortunately had a stable upbringing which led him on a career path to help others who were less fortunate.
He entered the field of Social Work more than 30 years ago and has spent most of his career working in organizations that combat homelessness. He has dedicated his career to helping the most vulnerable members in our community access the services and support that will enable them to reach their potential.
During his career Scott has worked in various capacities from community social work, educating youth in public schools, developing housing programs for individuals with disabilities, affordable housing projects/planning, provision of Medicaid services, and supporting nonprofit organizations with federal entitlement funds. His vast experience includes working with New York State Government, New York City Board of Education, Georgia State Government, Atlanta City Government, and in the non-profit/social service arena. Prior to becoming CEO in 2021, Scott served as Director of Planning & Program Operations with the City of Atlanta, and before that he was the Chief Operating Officer at CaringWorks, Inc., in Decatur, Georgia.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies and a Master’s Degree in Social Work both from the State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook.
Scott says, “My goal is to work collectively to impact the lives of the individuals 3Keys serves, to ensure their experience is positive and everyone has a chance to ‘win.’”
Keith Dutton
Operations Director/Chief Compliance Officer
In his role as Director of Operations and Chief Compliance Officer, Keith Dutton works with 3Keys properties to enhance property management to the residents we serve. Prior to his current position, Keith was the Harm Reduction Program Manager for our Shelter Plus Care Properties and supervisor of our Scattered Site Programs.
Since joining 3Keys, Keith has played a major role in developing our comprehensive Policy and Procedure Manual for the Harm Reduction Program and developed concrete guidelines for Property Managers and other 3Keys staff to follow for all Shelter Plus Care residents. These developments helped the organization transition and mold to the new Housing First standards set by The Department of Community Affairs and HUD.
Before joining the 3Keys family, Keith worked in the field of human and social services with experience in areas such as foster care, community corrections, assertive community treatment, and AIDS/HIV; focusing on program development, housing first, client-centered treatment, and promoting resiliency among participants. Keith has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Johnson C. Smith University.
Diane Hughes
Director of Supportive Services
Diane Hughes is passionate about social justice and ending homelessness while providing quality care to the most vulnerable individuals among us. With nearly 20 years of direct service and case management experience, Diane has dedicated her career to working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Before her current position as Director of Supportive Services, she was the Harm Reduction Program Manager for our Shelter Plus Care Properties and supervised our Scattered Site Programs. She came to 3Keys in 2015 as a Housing Support Specialist and prior to that, she worked with a transitional housing program at Action Ministries where she guided families moving from homelessness to independence and assisted in maintaining partnerships with local churches and other nonprofit and government agencies. She has vast experience working in emergency shelters, safe houses, and transitional housing programs in two states.
Diane graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Thought and Political Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2001.
Gerry Richardson
Asset Manager
Gerry Richardson is the Asset Manager overseeing 3Keys Properties. He is a social services program administrator with over 25 years of experience in the development and implementation of social service programs geared toward assisting individuals reach and maintain self-actualization.
His substantive experiences include business and management experience in principles/ethics, strategic planning, resource allocation of federal grant dollars, human services modeling, and leadership techniques. He has served as the Program Manager of Fulton County’s Office of Emergency and Transitional Housing’s Jefferson Place, as well as the Program Director of CaringWorks Hope House. In both roles he managed day to day operations, along with facility and clinical oversight of both the Jefferson Place and Hope House Residential Treatment and Transitional Housing Programs (respectively), which provided substance abuse/mental health services, workforce development, and transitional housing, to formerly homeless men. He also managed various grants (city, state, and federal) which totaled over a million dollars annually that ensured the viable operation of both facilities and its various programs.
Gerry holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Morris Brown College, a Master of Social Work degree from Clark Atlanta University, and a certificate in theology from the Interdenominational Center (ITC).
Patricia Duboise
Director of Grant Initiatives
Patricia Duboise, GPC, has nearly 30 years of experience as a grant professional. Prior to joining the 3Keys team, she secured and managed an annual portfolio of more than $8 million in government, foundation, and corporate grants for Mercy Care, a federally qualified health center, where she worked from 2003-2022.
She has also worked as a freelance grant writer for various nonprofits and educational institutions. She has supported the distribution of grant funds by serving on Objective Review Committees for the Health Resources and Services Administration, the United Way for Greater Atlanta, and the Georgia Department of Education. She is an active member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) and GPA’s Georgia Chapter and currently serves as the chair of GPA’s Mentoring Committee. In 2021, she was the recipient of GPA’s President’s Award which “bestows special recognition to a person, who in the course of their work and service, has demonstrated high ethical standards and remarkable contributions to the grant profession.”
Philip Whatley
Development Manager
Philip Whatley is a seasoned Development Manager at 3Keys, bringing over a decade of strategic leadership across diverse sectors. With a rich background in C-suite support, he orchestrated impactful advocacy campaigns, securing additional funding for pivotal initiatives.
Philip’s expertise lies in project management, exemplified by successful collaborations with municipal bodies for federal fund deployment and fostering institutional shifts towards holistic wellbeing. His prowess in prospect research and Salesforce management spurred significant growth in major gifts and donor engagement. Philip’s tenure spans grant portfolio oversight, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting, showcasing a knack for financial sustainability. His multifaceted experience encompasses roles in financial management, community engagement, and legislative analyses, emphasizing his commitment to impactful change and organizational growth.
Andrea Pittman
Executive Administrator
Andrea joined the 3Keys family in January 2020 as the Property Manager of Presley Woods Apartments. She now serves as the CEO’s executive assistant. Andrea received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2013 and has over 11 years of experience in Property Management.
Board Leadership
Bringing their diverse talents and expertise, members of our Board of Directors are key advocates for 3Keys. Their support and skillset enable our mission.
David Lambrecht
Chair
Dr. Bill McDonald
Vice Chair
Fuqua Center for Late-Life Depression
Cathy T. Rambach
Secretary
Linda Booker
Treasurer
Bona Allen
Ellen Alsobrook
Sarah Bangs
Morris Manning & Martin
Monalisa Chowdury
Vice President, Finance Transformation, Assurant, Inc.
Jerolyn Webb Ferrari
Pat Gardner
Former Georgia State Representative
Stanley S. Jones, Jr.
Partner, Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough
Melanie Lastrapes
Sr. Director, Global Employment Practices People Solutions
Gabriele Sexton Lockridge
Amy Mills
SVP Strategy and Corporate Development, Cox Automotive
Michael Shelnutt
Senior Vice President, McGuire Woods