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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

Stella Williams Bailey
Treasurer
Professional Speaker & Communications CoachBe a Star with Stella
Jan Moore
Vice President
VP, Economic Development
Ogeechee Technical College

TRUSTEES

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

Dr. Andrea D. Daniel
Trustee
President
Athens Technical College

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

Mint Flowers
Trustee
GWA Board of Trustees

Tate O'Rouke
Trustee
Commercial and Industrial
Marketing Representative
Jackson EMC

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

Velvet Perry
Trustee
Owner of Perry Broadcasting

Lisa White
Trustee
Attorney
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