LiveSafe Resources announces Women of Achievement honorees

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LiveSafe Resources is proud to present the honorees for the 40th Anniversary Tribute to Women of Achievement. Each year, the organization honors fifteen women leaders, nominated by their peers, who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their personal, professional, and volunteer endeavors. These fifteen outstanding women from the metro Atlanta area were recently chosen through a competitive application process, and one of them will also be named “2025 Woman of the Year” at the Tribute to Achievement awards gala on March 21, 2025.

The women to be honored this year join a prestigious group of more than 600 honorees over the past 39 years known as the Academy of Women Leaders, who have been recognized for their contributions in their professions and the community. The 2025 honorees include:

• Angela Blank, Community Advocate & Volunteer
• Edith Boy, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
• Charisse Braxton, Sr. Director Clinical Operations, Kaiser Permanente of Georgia
• Sandra Butler, CEO and Founder, Advanced Skin Care
• Kimberly Carroll, Deputy Court Administrator, Cobb County Superior Court Administration
• Cassy Ferrell, Senior Vice President, Treasury Operations, Georgia’s Own Credit Union
• Judy Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Voices for Georgia’s Children
• Kate Gaffney, Director of Pro Bono, Atlanta Legal Aid Society
• Rachel Harmon, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, Oxford College of Emory University
• Jessica Lee, Director of Ticket Operations, Atlanta Braves & Truist Park
• Freda Lyon, Vice President of Emergency Services, Wellstar Health System
• Betsy Madrerohon, Vice President, Commercial Banker, Capital City Bank
• Ashley Palmer, Judge, State Court of Cobb County
• Jennifer Stanley, Physician Liaison, Northside Hospital
• Heather Walker, Chief Deputy, Cobb County Tax Commissioner’s Office

The 2025 Tribute to Women of Achievement gala will take place at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria Friday, March 21 at 6:00 pm. Individual tickets and corporate tables are available for purchase. The evening will feature a social reception, dinner program, silent and live auction, and an after party.

The gala will honor the 2025 Women of Achievement and highlight the work of LiveSafe Resources to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. Additionally, the evening will honor the recipient of 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 unique story inspires others and reflects the mission of LiveSafe Resources.

“We are thrilled to honor these distinguished women who lead and serve the community at the 40th Annual Tribute to Achievement. Through community partnership and support, LiveSafe Resources is able to provide survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault the safety and support needed in order to rebuild their lives,” stated Lisa Mello, CEO of LiveSafe Resources. “Together we are creating generational change in our community, and we cannot do it without leaders like these amazing honorees.”

LiveSafe Resources thanks its event sponsors for their ongoing commitment to supporting victims impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault and invites the community at large to join this mission through a tax-deductible donation or by attending the gala on March 21, 2025

About LiveSafe Resources
LiveSafe Resources is dedicated to building a community free from domestic violence and sexual assault where we all live safely. For questions about the Tribute to Achievement gala or Woman of the Year award, contact Megan Cannady at development@livesaferesources.org. For details on LiveSafe Resources’ programs and services for victims, or how to be part of the solution, visit www.livesaferesources.org. For the 24-hour crisis line, call 770-427-3390.