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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

Jan Moore
Vice President

Stella Williams Bailey
Treasurer
Executive Vice President
Mercer University
VP, Economic Development
Ogeechee Technical College
Professional Speaker & Communications Coach Be a Star with Stella

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

Cyndey Busbee
Past President
Navicent Chief of Staff & Senior Vice President, Communications, Public Affairs and Community Engagement
TRUSTEES

Dr. Adrian L. Epps
Trustee

Mint Flowers
Trustee
Dean of the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University
Community Volunteer

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

Lyn Hunt
Trustee
Community Volunteer

Velvet Perry
Trustee
Owner of Perry Broadcasting

Anne W. Sapp
Trustee

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