In this episode of Meyerside Chats, Evan Meyer sits down with Dr. Nelva Lee, healthcare executive, former gubernatorial appointee, and candidate for Georgia Superintendent of Schools, to unpack why the system is failing — and what practical reforms could actually work.

Dr. Lee shares firsthand insight from:

Serving on Georgia’s Department of Community Health board
Running a medical & court interpreting agency
Homeschooling and navigating special education systems
Campaigning statewide for education reform

Topics covered:

Why government moves slowly — and when it can move fast
Trade school certification for every high-school graduate
True school choice & funding that follows students
Why 50% of education funding goes to administration
AI in classrooms: tool vs threat
Language barriers, medical errors, and healthcare outcomes
Why values — not party labels — drive policy decisions

This is a policy-grounded, real-world conversation about education, healthcare, and how leadership decisions actually affect families.

📌 Learn more about Dr. Nelva Lee:
👉 https://drnelvalee.com

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Chapters
Time Chapter
0:00 Introduction: Why Georgia’s Education Rankings Matter
2:10 Why Government Moves So Slowly
5:30 Trade Schools for Every Graduate
8:45 Homeschooling, Special Needs & Montessori
11:40 School Choice & Funding That Follows Students
14:00 Why 50% of Education Spending Is Administrative
16:10 AI in Education: Tool, Not Replacement
19:40 Language Barriers & Medical Errors
23:30 Fixing Prescription & Healthcare System Failures
26:10 Faith, Values & Political Identity
30:40 Black Republicans & Political Stereotypes
34:00 Georgia’s Decline — And What Must Change
36:00 Final Message to Georgia Voters

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About Evan Meyer

Tech entrepreneur and civic leader - he founded mygovtools.org, a platform to drive government efficiency, constituent representation, and civic engagement; BeautifyEarth.com, a platform accelerating urban beautification through art; and its sister nonprofit, transforming schools in underserved areas. He also co-founded RideAmigos.com, a platform that optimizes commuter travel globally. Previously, he served as District Director for the California State Senate and led many civic initiatives in Santa Monica. Through seminars and his podcast Meyerside Chats, Evan inspires civic engagement, innovation, and cultural growth.
He loves the outdoors, is a master of creative projects, is an avid muralist and musician, and finds the world fascinating in every regard.