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.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr. Penny Elkins
President
Senior Vice President
Enrollment Management
Mercer University
Jan Moore
Vice President
VP, Economic Development
Ogeechee Technical College
Dr. Vivia L. Fowler
Treasurer
President,
Wesleyan College
Meredith G. Johnson
Secretary
Executive Director
Alumni Relations
The University of Georgia
TRUSTEES
Anne W. Sapp
Trustee
Attorney at Law
Anne W. Sapp, P.C.
Dr. Beth Farokhi
Chair, Education Committee
We mourn the recent loss of our dear colleague and friend
1948-2018
Stella Williams Bailey
Trustee
Professional Speaker & Communications Coach
Be a Star with Stella
Ellen Goodrich
Trustee
Retired Health Care Professional and Community Volunteer
Lisa White
Trustee
Attorney
Valerie Clark
Trustee
Former Georgia State Representative, Teacher, Principal
Lyn Hunt
Trustee
Community Volunteer
Tate O'Rouke
Trustee
Commercial and Industrial
Marketing Representative
Jackson EMC
Dr. Karen Meshad Baldwin
Trustee
University Vice President, retired
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Dr. Adrian L. Epps
Trustee
Kennesaw State University
Bagwell College of Education
Associate Dean and Special Assistant to the Dean