Meet
the Team
DeKalb County District 2 Commissioner
Michelle Long Spears
Born into a poor family in the American South, Michelle’s mother, Mary Ann, instilled strong values, a love for community, and a solid ethical code into her at an early age. Out of a difficult upbringing came enlightenment and compassion — for people, place, and planet. The flame of community service was lit and so her journey began striving to keep families and children, as well as our ecosystems and wildlife, from falling through the cracks and getting lost in broken systems.
Her social sector career began at the YMCA, a nonprofit that exposed her to community challenges ranging from homelessness to health disparities to mental and substance abuse issues. Armed with education and experience, Michelle continued her work with other nonprofits and eventually launched NP Voice, a social impact consulting practice focused on resource development, collaboration building and community engagement in a wide range of issue areas including environment and conservation, health and human services, social justice, and many others. Last year, Michelle was elected to serve as the District 2 Commissioner on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners.
Michelle dedicated her life to help others dream big, exceed potential, and acquire the resources required to be successful and prosperous — while remaining grounded in humble beginnings. Michelle graduated from the University of Houston with focuses in sociology and communications. She later earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from Georgia State University. During the pandemic, she completed a Certificate in Business Management, Ethics, and Finance from Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
Michelle is a proud alumnus of Leadership DeKalb, Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute, Leadership Gwinnett, and Forum for the Future’s School of System Change. She resides in Brookhaven with her husband – Chris, bonus children – Ryan, Lindsay and Graham, and four-legged babies – Betsey, Tilly and Greenie.
Chief of Staff, Office of Commissioner Michelle Long Spears
Holly M. Smith
Holly Smith serves as the Chief of Staff to DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, District 2. As a native of DeKalb County, she is a seasoned public-sector professional, government administrator, and community engagement strategist with more than a decade of experience serving communities throughout Georgia. Since beginning her public service career in 2014, she has developed expertise in government operations, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, team leadership, training and development, constituent services, and community engagement.
She built her professional foundation in elections and voter registration administration, where she led complex, high-volume operations involving voter registration, advance voting, provisional voting, canvassing, list maintenance, training, and election administration. Throughout multiple supervisory and management roles, she has led permanent and temporary teams, developed standard operating procedures and training programs, implemented process improvements, and established accountability measures designed to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and public service.
Her career has expanded into local government administration, governmental affairs, strategic operations, constituent services, and community outreach, allowing her to combine her operational experience with a broader passion for strengthening the relationship between government and the communities it serves. Known for balancing empathy with accountability, Holly considers herself a courageous administrator—not simply a manager—who is willing to ask difficult questions, establish clear expectations, develop people, and challenge existing processes when better solutions are possible.
Her commitment to service also extends to civic and community leadership, including her involvement with the Stone Mountain–Lithonia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. As she continues to grow as a public-sector leader, she is focused on expanding her impact in government administration, governmental affairs, public policy, strategic operations, and community engagement while helping build stronger organizations and stronger communities.
Policy and Planning Director
Beth Ganga
Beth Ganga is the Policy and Planning Director for District 2, where she plays a key role in shaping the district’s strategic vision and advancing Commissioner Spears’ policy initiatives. With a strong background in planning and policy development, Beth is dedicated to ensuring that District 2’s projects align with the community’s needs and long-term goals.
Beth holds both undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees from Georgia Tech, along with a Project Management Certificate from Emory University. After a successful career in science and engineering, she transitioned to pursuing her passion for community service, collaborating with nonprofits, government agencies, and community improvement districts.
In her role as Policy and Planning Director, Beth collaborates closely with elected officials, community leaders, and stakeholders to develop policies that promote growth, sustainability, and an enhanced quality of life for residents. She is particularly focused on areas including Affordable Housing and Homelessness, Companion Animal Welfare, Greenspaces and the Environment, Arts and Culture, and Female Empowerment. Throughout her work, Beth ensures that the voices of the community are heard and represented in the decision-making process.
A resident of DeKalb County for over 35 years, Beth currently lives in Smoke Rise with her husband, Ray, and their many rescue pets. In her spare time, she serves as Chair of the Friends of Johns Homestead Park and volunteers with Canine Caravan Rescue.
Constituent Services & Community Engagement Manager
Destinee Rocker
A proud DeKalb County native, I graduated from Arabia Mountain High School before continuing my academic and athletic career at the University of South Carolina, where I earned All-American honors in Track and Field. My experiences as a student-athlete helped shape my discipline, resilience, and commitment to excellence—qualities I now bring into my professional life.
Outside of work, I enjoy fitness, wellness, and encouraging others to pursue their personal goals while striving to make a positive impact in every environment I’m a part of.
Research & Public Information Manager
Jackson Benevento
Jackson Benevento, a DeKalb native, was born and raised in Tucker before attending Auburn University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Law and Justice. For three summers throughout college, Jackson interned with the District 2 office, where he learned invaluable information about what the workings of government look like outside of a classroom. Following his third summer interning for Commissioner Long Spears, he was offered the full-time position of Research and Public Information Manager. At District 2, Jackson handles a number of activities that span both the internal and the outward-facing sides of the office, collaborating with other government agencies and offices, while also contributing to Commissioner Long Spears’ presence in the community. He also handles much of the data management in our office, creating lists, processing community input, and finding the best ways to log information to keep District 2 running as smooth as possible behind the scenes.
Jackson is a graduate of Tucker High School and earned his B.A. in Law and Justice from Auburn University in 2026. He has a fascination with government history, specifically U.S. Presidents and Supreme Court jurisprudence, and loves to interact with new fields of knowledge that can help him become a better public servant. Jackson also spends much of his time watching and analyzing sports, namely football and basketball, but has always loved competing in athletics, even from a young age. He has also gotten a haircut since this photo was taken. If you see Jackson out in the community, come say hi– he finds meeting new people and hearing new perspectives to be incredibly fulfilling and is always ready to listen to what a constituent has to say.
Special Projects/Legislative Advisor
Caroline Enloe
With over 30 years in public service, Caroline Enloe retired as the District 2 Chief of Staff for the DeKalb Commission District 2 office in September of 2024.
Originally assisting Commissioner Gale Walldorff part-time while completing a degree from Emory’s Candler School of Theology in the early 90’s, Enloe became full time Chief of Staff for District 2 under Commissioner Jeff Rader. She welcomed the opportunity to continue in this role under Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, aiding the commissioner in all aspects of county administration, public outreach, and community engagement.
Upon retirement, Enloe began a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling degree at Agnes Scott College in the heart of District 2. While pursuing this new career path, she will continue to assist Commissioner Michelle Long Spears and the District 2 team as legislative advisor with the same contact information (clenloe@dekalbcountyga.gov).
A lifelong resident of District 2 and graduate of Druid Hills High School, Enloe currently divides her time between Decatur, where she and husband Paul raised 4 children and have deep roots, and the city of Greensboro, Georgia. Always available with a listening ear and understanding presence, Enloe is transforming her years assisting residents, staff and the business community into advocacy for mental health and wellbeing as a licensed professional counselor.
Housing Consultant
Andy Schneggenburger
Andy is a dedicated advocate for housing affordability, with over 20 years of experience across public, private, and non-profit sectors. He focuses on policies and strategies that promote equitable neighborhood development, preserve affordability, and foster collaboration to unlock private investment.
A graduate of the University of Michigan (B.S. in Architecture) and Georgia Tech (M. Arch.), Andy began his career as a Project Manager before earning a Rose Architectural Fellowship in 2001. During the fellowship, he partnered with the Historic District Development Corporation, gaining expertise in real estate development, community design, and neighborhood revitalization.
As the former Executive Director of the Atlanta Housing Association of Neighborhood-based Developers (now Georgia ACT), Andy advocated for affordable housing policies at all levels of government. He co-founded Atlanta’s TransFormation Alliance and the Atlanta Land Trust and has advised on multiple updates to Atlanta’s Comprehensive Development Plan.
Currently, Andy advises elected officials and organizations on housing policies, affordable housing production, and strategic partnerships. He also consults on real estate development for non-profits and faith-based institutions. Since 2018, Andy has chaired Atlanta’s Housing Commission and serves on the board of the Atlanta Land Trust.