The grand dame of Atlanta corporate philanthropy, Ingrid Saunders Jones, was celebrated Sunday afternoon at the special event space Flourish. The original, smaller venue was scrapped because so many people wanted to honor her. Saunders Jones spent 31 years at the Coca-Cola Co., culminating as senior vice president of global community connections and as president […]
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Civic leader Danita Knight to become CEO of Atlanta’s YWCA
The YWCA of Greater Atlanta has selected Danita V. Knight to be its new CEO – succeeding Sharmen Gowens who announced her plans to retire earlier this year.
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The YWCA of Greater Atlanta salutes stunned CEO Sharmen Gowens
At the YWCA’s Salute to Achievement awards on May 18, a surprise grand finale tribute was given to Sharmen Gowens, CEO of the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.
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YWCA of Greater Atlanta announces Sharmen Gowens retiring as CEO
The nonprofit said she had been a mobilizing force where diverse groups of women identify community problems, advocate for solutions and create more equitable communities. The YWCA of Greater Atlanta has announced that Sharmen Gowens, the organization’s CEO, will retire after seven years of leadership. “It’s one of those things that we knew would come […]
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The State of Women: Annual Advocacy Breakfast
By: Catherine Kenimer, Director of Coalition Strategy, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. We often read headlines on local and international news sites about things happening in our communities and our nation. Many times, we ask ourselves, “what can I do to impact change and use my voice to advocate for those around me?” To help […]
