LiveSafe Resources, a Cobb-based domestic violence shelter, has announced the list of honorees for their 41st annual Tribute to Women of Achievement.
Based in Marietta, LiveSafe provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, legal advocacy and other services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Each year, the organization honors 15 women leaders who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their personal, professional and volunteer endeavors.
Each honoree was chosen through a competitive application process. One of them will be named the 2026 Woman of the Year at the Tribute to Achievement awards gala next March.
Over 600 women over the past 40 years have been recognized for their contributions in their professions and the community. Honorees recognized by LiveSafe then join their honoree group formally known as the Academy of Women Leaders.
The 2026 list of honorees are:
♦ Terri Block, senior vice president Atlanta, market executive – Atlanta, Bank of America;
♦ Kimberly Harmon, executive assistant to president & CEO and facilities administrator, Cobb Chamber;
♦ Michele Howard, executive vice president, programs & leadership development, Cobb Chamber;
♦ Vanessa Ibarra, founder & impact facilitator, TheSharedWorld;
♦ Ali Jackson, senior marketing & events coordinator, CROFT & Associates;
♦ Samantha Johnson, chief financial officer, Johnson & Alday, LLC;
♦ Cobb Solicitor General Makia Metzger
♦ Amy Mollohan, principal, Amy Mollohan & Co. at Ansley Christie’s Real Estate Brokerage;
♦ Allyson Moyer, senior merchandising presentation specialist, Whole Foods Market;
♦ Laura Norton, president, Concord Strategies;
♦ DeRetta Rhodes, executive vice president, chief culture officer, The Atlanta Braves;
♦ Raquel Riley Thomas, founder and CEO, An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC;
♦ Sasha Ugi, vice president, Croy Engineering;
♦ Cobb State Court Judge Jaret Usher
♦ Kathy Young, college and career adviser, Campbell High School.
“We are thrilled to honor these distinguished women leaders at the 41st Annual Tribute to Women of Achievement,” said Lisa Mello, CEO of LiveSafe Resources. “Through community partnership and support, LiveSafe Resources is able to provide survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault the safety and healing needed in order to rebuild their lives. Together we are creating generational change in our community, and we cannot do it without trailblazers like these amazing honorees.”
LiveSafe’s 2026 Tribute to Women of Achievement gala will be held March 20, 2026, at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria where the Women of Achievement will be honored, along with LiveSafe’s work to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in metro Atlanta.
The evening will feature a social reception, dinner program, silent and live auction, and an after party.
Other awards that will be presented during the night include the Pat Head Dignity Award, honoring a member of public safety who exemplifies the standard of “doing the right thing” when serving victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, and the Kim Gresh Survivor’s Award, given to a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault whose story inspires the community while reflecting the mission of LiveSafe Resources.
Individual tickets and corporate tables for the annual gala are available for purchase on the event website at https://livesaferesources.org/event/41st-anniversary-tribute-to-achievement/.
