Artemis Georgia Alliance

Alisha Beck grew up in Loganville Ga, she was raised by her father who spent as much time as possible in the woods hunting and fishing. Although Alisha hunter her whole life as an adult she never knew about Archery until she was in her late 20s. Now as an adult Alisha spends her time shooting competitive archery and prefers hunting with a bow as well! She is the founder of Girls with Bows. Her greatest passion is sharing Archery with other women in hopes to grow the sport in the woods hunting and on the ranges of national tournaments. 

Melissa Hulsey is one of the original founders of Artemis Georgia. She grew up in fishing, camping, and hiking in the Catskill Mountains of New York.  As a young adult her family moved south and she added hunting to her outdoor activities.  She graduated with a BBA from Kennesaw State University and opened her own business, which she ran for 22 years.  In 2017 Melissa sold her business and began focusing full time on outdoor pursuits.  Archery hunting and fly fishing are her current favorites.  She lives on a farm in Chickamauga with her husband Jamey, daughter Adeline and lots of animals.

Dr. Tina Johannsen is one of the original founding members of Artemis Georgia. She learned how to hunt from one of her best friends in college. Ever since she has been giving back and mentoring new hunters. Tina is the Assistant Chief of Game Management at GA DNR Wildlife Resources Division and is always focused on what is best for Georgia Wildlife and Georgia Hunters. Tina lives near Social Circle, GA with her hunting companion “Red The Black Dog” and is always planning her next hunting adventure.

Lynn is one of the originial founders of Artemis Georgia. Lynn grew up on a 170-acre farm on the Ware-Bacon line in rural Georgia. Her experiences tending the farm, hunting with her dad and uncle, and exploring the woods on her own eventually led to a career in conservation. She is a Certified Wildlife Biologist^® with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Forest Resources/Wildlife Management from the University of Georgia. When not at work as the Landowner Cost-assistance Program Manager for the USDA Forest Service, you can find her outside fishing, camping, kayaking, gardening, and of course hunting. She is the proud mother of Ethan, Maddie, and fur baby Beretta.

Born in Cincinnati, Jenn moved with her husband and the Army for most of her life. After years of volunteering with military support organizations, she eventually completed a MA in Art Therapy and worked in the mental health field at a psychiatric hospital. Favorite volunteer work was with the Kentucky Community Crisis Response Team, providing support to individuals, families, and professionals who experienced a trauma at work. Hobbies include reading, walking, art making, and now hunting! She hunted for the first time at the age of 61, and 3 years later still enjoy the support, camaraderie, and knowledge shared by women she has met through Artemis Georgia, and other women’s only hunting organizations. Bucket list item is to hunt Elk and Moose!