Founder / CEO
Guadalupe “Rosie” Harrison is a dedicated advocate and community builder who champions inclusivity, equity, and cultural diversity. As the Founder and CEO of GROW Initiative GA, Rosie has transformed the organization into a trusted partner for underserved communities, particularly for non-native English speakers and individuals with disabilities in Coastal Georgia. Deeply influenced by her Mexican heritage and her childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, Rosie is driven by a commitment to creating positive, lasting change.
Rosie’s work focuses on building strong partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and government entities to address critical issues like food security, healthcare access, and educational disparities. Through GROW Initiative GA’s “full circle” framework, she tackles the root causes of community barriers using data-driven strategies and culturally sensitive programming. Her advocacy extends to policy work in education, health, and nutrition, where she promotes equitable, culturally appropriate, and linguistically inclusive resources.
Passionate about fostering inclusivity and collaboration, Rosie is a tireless advocate for the rights and opportunities of diverse communities, working to create pathways to success for those facing educational and economic barriers. In addition to her work at GROW, she is committed to expanding the organization’s reach, securing funding, and advocating for systemic changes that uplift low-wealth, underserved populations. Her vision and leadership continue to drive GROW Initiative GA’s mission to build a more equitable, thriving society.
Outside her professional work, Rosie volunteers with mentorship programs and nurtures her love for gardening, cultivating a backyard oasis that reflects her dedication to growth, both in the community and her own life.
Director of Operations / Program Director of Health & Nutrition
LINDA MORGAN is originally from the West Coast, San Diego, CA. She moved to Savannah, GA in 2013. Linda brings to GROW a BFA In Interior Design, a BA in Business, strong background in Project Management, customer service, and extensive knowledge in Health Advocacy.
As a Pulmonary Hypertension and double lungs & Heart-transplant survivor, Linda shares a unique take on the importance of health equity. Linda speaks Spanish, Portuguese and English and enjoys giving back to her community.
Linda has been an integral part of GROW and has made impactful contributions since joining our team. When she’s not advocating for patients, or GROWing communities, you can find her enjoying life and celebrating each day with joy, faith, love and gratefulness. Her cats are her fur babies, she enjoys time with her husband and she loves to cook.
Office Administrator
Alexandra Jensen is our office administrator support. Alexandra recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Special Education, a minor in psychology, and an ESOL endorsement. She enjoys hanging out with her family, watching new TV shows, and shopping during her free time. She is excited to join Grow Initiative GA because she believes in inclusivity and providing support to the community. She brings a positive attitude, organizational skills, and a strong work ethic to help elevate our non-profit.
Interim Program Director of Education
NAHIRIS LUGO is from Rincón, Puerto Rico. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, and I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students at Georgia Southern University.
For the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Rosie (founder of GROW) and Dr. Brown, teaching ESL classes at Our Lady of Lourdes.
I’m passionate about education and uplifting the Hispanic community. That’s why I want to join GROW as the Education Programming Director, to continue offering individualized ESOL classes for adults, set up a tutoring program, and expand translation services. I also look forward to collaborating with schools and community organizations, delivering pr
esentations on topics such as the benefits of bilingualism, multilingual books for children, and the linguistic challenges faced by Latinx immigrants. I believe art can be a powerful tool for expression and want to incorporate that into my work as well.
My overall goal is to empower Hispanic families by giving them the skills and resources they need to thrive.
Communications Manager
Bella Marchena is a videographer and photographer with experience in social media management based in Savannah, GA. She loves capturing the heart of non-profit action, events, and community connection, which is why working with GROW is such a pleasure. With roots hailing from El Salvador and Peru, campaigning for Hispanic rights is an integral part of her work. Bella can usually be found at the nearest coffee shop ordering a hot chocolate!
Communications Intern
Daniel, Sanchez is a 17-year-old Communications Intern and an early graduate eager to jumpstart his career in music production. He was born in West Palm Beach, FL and Savannah, Ga which has been his home for the last 15 years. Next year, He will be attending Full Sail University in Orlando, FL in person to study Music Production, pursuing his passion to become a music producer. His online classes are currently in effect while he interns for GROW. His role at GROW excites him, as it’s a chance to gain hands-on experience and expand his skills. In addition to interning, Daniel enjoys writing, producing, and performing music. He plays guitar, bass, vocals, and a bit of piano, and is looking forward to leveraging these experiences to advance his journey in the music industry.