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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Trustees of Georgia Women of Achievement are active volunteers from diverse backgrounds with the wisdom and resources to lead in constructive and meaningful ways. Charged with long-term planning, setting priorities, overseeing financial performance and raising funds, the GWA Board is passionate about honoring the many inspiring women of Georgia. In addition to the Executive Committee, the Board operates with the following committees: Communications, Development, Education, Events, and Finance. 

LEADERSHIP HISTORY

President (1991-1995)
Eleanor Lane

President (1997-1999)
Anne P. Smith

President (2001-2003)
Julia Baldwin

President (2005-2008)
Ruth Knox

President (2010-2012)
Cydney Busbee

President (2014-2016)
Abit Massey

President (2018- Present)
Penny Elkins

President (1995-1997)
Nancy Anderson

President (1999-2001)
Ruth Bracewell

President (2003-2005)
Elizabeth Hardin

President (2008-2010)
Lisa White

President (2012-2014)
Leigh Goff

President (2016-2018)
Loretta Lepore

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Dr. Penny Elkins

President

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Jan Moore

Vice President

Stella Williams Bailey

Treasurer

Executive Vice President
Mercer University

VP, Economic Development

Ogeechee Technical College

Professional Speaker & Communications Coach Be a Star with Stella

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Dr. Valerie Clark

Secretary

Former Georgia State Representative, Teacher, Principal

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Cyndey Busbee

Past President

Navicent Chief of Staff & Senior Vice President, Communications, Public Affairs and Community Engagement

TRUSTEES

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Dr. Adrian L. Epps

Trustee

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Mint Flowers

Trustee

Dean of the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University

Community Volunteer

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Karla Heath-Sands

Trustee

Anchor/Host
WALB News 10, Albany

Missie Woodruff Pierce

Lyn Hunt

Trustee

Community Volunteer

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Velvet Perry

Trustee

Owner of Perry Broadcasting

Anne W. Sapp

Trustee

Lisa White

Lisa White

Trustee

Attorney at Law
Anne W. Sapp, P.C.

Attorney

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