GfADP TEAM
Erik Wilkinson
Treasurer
Erik Wilkinson is a permanent deacon in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, ordained in 2017 and assigned to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He is a vice president at Spartan Technologies and previously worked in affordable housing, fundraising and nonprofit consulting. A founding board member of Atlanta Community Toolbank, he also co-founded Georgia Catholics Against the Death Penalty. Erik has been active in death penalty abolition for decades.
Cynthia Holland
Cynthia Holland is an associate lay leader and Vision Area Chair for Making Disciples at Ben Hill United Methodist Church in Atlanta. She also serves as associate director of lay servant ministries for the Central North District and sits on the North Georgia Conference board for racial justice and healing. Cynthia is a longtime advocate for people impacted by the justice system. Her journey was featured in Response magazine and 11Alive news, and she co-presented at the 2023 FreeHer conference in Puerto Rico. A semi-retired Delta Airlines employee and small business owner, she mentors mothers affected by incarceration and works with groups like EMI and the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls.
Paige Martin
Paige Martin is a global director of development at The Nature Conservancy, where she staffs the chief scientist and supports international conservation work. She previously led TNC Georgia’s $36 million campaign and held fundraising leadership roles at Emory University, Fidelity Investments, The Asheville School, Duke University and All Saints’ Episcopal Church. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication from Auburn University. Paige serves on the Birds Georgia board and is active with the multifaith movement to end mass incarceration through All Saints’ Episcopal Church.
Ben Minor
Ben Minor is a nonprofit professional with more than a decade of experience serving marginalized communities in metro Atlanta and the Deep South. He is the foundation relations manager at the Southern Center for Human Rights and previously held leadership roles at Children’s Restoration Network. His background includes program management, grantwriting, development and training. Ben holds degrees in English and philosophy from Oglethorpe University, where he received the President’s Citizenship Award and a Carter Academic-Service Entrepreneur Grant for his work supporting homeless services through the arts.
Demetrius Minor
Demetrius Minor is the national manager for Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty. He is a preacher, writer and advocate who mobilizes conservatives to oppose capital punishment. He previously worked with Americans for Prosperity in Florida, building bipartisan coalitions with groups like the NAACP and Urban League. His experience includes political media, a White House internship under President Bush and pastoral work. He and his wife serve in ministry at Tampa Life Church in Florida.