liveSAFE Resources will host its 34th Annual Tribute to Women of Achievement on Friday, March 22 at the Cobb Galleria Centre from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Honorary Co-Chairs, Mary and Mike Plant and Tribute Co-Chairs, Kim and Michael Paris will host the evening in collaboration with Rhonda Jacobson, Board Chair, and Tracey Atwater, Executive Director. Fifteen outstanding women leaders from the Metro Atlanta area will be honored for their volunteer commitment to their community, and one will be named “Woman of the Year.”
“We have long admired the important work that liveSAFE Resources does to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse,” said Michael Paris, Tribute Co-Chair. “This event offers an opportunity to celebrate incredible women for their outstanding achievement and raise awareness of these important issues.”
“Funds raised at this event provide year-long support for our emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling and other much needed services for individuals and families,” said Tracey Atwater, Executive Director. “We are grateful for the longstanding support of our community that helps save lives.”
liveSAFE Resources honors 15 women leaders annually who continuously demonstrate outstanding leadership in their personal and professional endeavors. The women honored this year are leaders in the business, not-for-profit and volunteer sectors and join the prestigious list of more than 600 past honorees who have been recognized for their contributions. This year’s honorees include:
- Rachel Ashe, Assistant District Attorney, Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit
- Mandy Burton, Marketing Strategist, WellStar Medical Group
- Vivian Battershill-Diaz, Senior Vice President, First Landmark Bank
- Jennifer Dobbs-Hill, Executive Director, ArtsBridge
- Shelley Elder, Managing Attorney, Elder Law Firm, PLLC
- Britt Fleck, Metro West Regional Director, Georgia Power Company
- Rosan Hall, Marketing and Sales Associate, Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage
- Carol Holtz, Professor Emeritus of Nursing, Kennesaw State University
- Kristi Janman, President & CEO, Janman & Janman Inc. and Owner, Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Joni Lovelace, CEO, Lovelace Multicare Assisted Health Services
- Sheila Manely, Business Manager, The Manely Firm, PC
- Jodi Martin, Director of Infrastructure, Project Support, ARCADIS
- Shari Martin, Executive Director, Cobb Community Foundation
- Gwen Skinner, Operations Vice President, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
- Carla Thomas, Senior Specialist Network Support, AT&T Network Cloud and Infrastructure OPS
The evening will include a cocktail reception, silent auction and awards dinner.
Gold Level Sponsors for this year’s event include Cumberland Diamond Exchange, Genuine Parts, InfoMart/Amy & Tammy’s Boxed Lunch Co. and SA White Oil Company.
Silver Level Sponsors include the Atlanta Braves, Brasfield & Gorrie, Cobb EMC Foundation, Croy Engineering, Mobilized Fuels, Walton Communities and WellStar Health System.
Bronze Level Sponsors include Cobb Galleria Centre, Elder Law Firm, First Landmark Bank, Georgia Power, Holly Enterprises, Renasant Bank, Dan Styf and Tracey Rathbone Styf, and Vinings Bank.
The Fine Jewelry Sponsor is Cumberland Diamond Exchange. Silent Auction Sponsor is Superior Plumbing. Sponsorships and tickets available at www.livesaferesources.org/events or by calling Molly Drescher at 770-423-3592.
About liveSAFE Resources
Founded in 1917, liveSAFE Resources (formerly the YWCA of Northwest Georgia) is committed to providing safety and healing to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse within our community. By providing an emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, legal advocacy, a 24-hour crisis line and many other services, we empower those we serve to rebuild their lives. By raising awareness and fostering support, liveSAFE Resources is dedicated to building a community free from domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. For details on liveSAFE Resources’ programs and services, or how to be part of the solution, contact 770-427-2902 or visit www.livesaferesources.org. To reach the 24-hour crisis line, call 770-427-3390.
