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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

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Karla Heath-Sands

President

Anchor/Host
WALB News 10, Albany

Missie Woodruff Pierce

Lyn Hunt

Vice President

Community Volunteer

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Dr. Valerie Clark

Secretary

Former Georgia State Representative, Teacher, Principal

Stella Williams Bailey

Treasurer

Professional Speaker & Communications Coach Be a Star with Stella

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Dr. Penny L. Elkins

Past President

Executive Vice President of Mercer University

TRUSTEES

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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.

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Mint Flowers

Trustee

Community Volunteer

Lisa White

Lisa White

Trustee

Attorney

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Meaghan Blight

Trustee

President of Wesleyan College

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Cydney Busbee

Trustee

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

@2016 by Georgia Women of Achievement

Georgia Women of Achievement, Inc
4760 Forsyth Road
Box 8249
Macon GA 31210
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