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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 (2018-2025)
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
President (2025-Present)
Karla Heath-Sands
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Karla Heath-Sands
President
Anchor/Host
WALB News 10, Albany

Lyn Hunt
Vice President
Community Volunteer

Dr. Valerie Clark
Secretary
Former Georgia State Representative, Teacher, Principal

Stella Williams Bailey
Treasurer
Professional Speaker & Communications Coach Be a Star with Stella
Dr. Penny L. Elkins
Past President
Executive Vice President of Mercer University
TRUSTEES

Dr. Adrian L. Epps
Trustee
Dean of the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University

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

Mint Flowers
Trustee
Community Volunteer

Lisa White
Trustee
Attorney

Meaghan Blight
Trustee
President of Wesleyan College

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