John McElveen has been named director of the Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance, which is powered by the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University School of Medicine. He is a native of Stilson in Bulloch County, Georgia, and grew up on a family farm with row crops, a herd of Black Angus, and a swine operation.
McElveen graduated from Auburn University with degrees in architecture and environmental design. After practicing architecture, he moved to leadership positions at Shorter College, Middle Georgia College, and South Georgia College. He most recently served at Columbus State University as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.
McElveen led in creating the widely recognized CSU Care Team Network, connecting available resources to improve mental health and other challenges within the campus community. John received his master's degree from the University of Alabama and his doctorate from Columbus State.
About GAWA
The Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance is a newly formed coalition of farmers, nonprofits, colleges and universities, health organizations, state agencies, agricultural commissions/associations and agribusiness who work together toward a common goal of aligning efforts to improve well-being of farmers and farming communities in Georgia.
For more information, visit https://gafarmstress.org/.
