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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

Dr. Penny Elkins

President

Senior Vice President

Enrollment Management

Mercer University

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Stella Williams Bailey

Treasurer

Professional Speaker & Communications CoachBe a Star with Stella

Jan Moore

Vice President

VP, Economic Development

Ogeechee Technical College

TRUSTEES

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Cyndey Busbee

Trustee

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

Valerie Clark

Trustee

Former Georgia State Representative, Teacher, Principal

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Dr. Andrea D. Daniel

Trustee

President 

Athens Technical College

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Dr. Adrian L. Epps

Trustee

Dean of the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University

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Mint Flowers

Trustee

GWA Board of Trustees

Tate O'Rouke

Trustee

Commercial and Industrial

Marketing Representative

Jackson EMC

Missie Woodruff Pierce

Lyn Hunt

Trustee

Community Volunteer

Anne W. Sapp

Trustee

Attorney at Law

Anne W. Sapp, P.C.

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Abit Massey

Trustee

President Emeritus, Georgia Poultry Federation

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Velvet Perry

Trustee

Owner of Perry Broadcasting

Lisa White

Lisa White

Trustee

Attorney

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