Women of UGA is a growing community of women affiliated with the University of Georgia. The Women of UGA are connected to each other and to the University's schools, colleges, and the UGA Alumni Association by their commitment to and participation in professional development, community service, and personal empowerment. For more information on this program, please contact Meredith Carr '00, director, Atlanta Alumni Center at mcarr@uga.edu or call 404.266.2622.

Mission:
Provide a forum for women of UGA to connect with one another for personal and professional growth

Goals:

• Community - Create a sense of community for women across UGA to connect with one another and build relationships
• Empowerment - Provide programming for women across UGA that develops their skills and empowers them to achieve their professional goals
• Service - Coordinate and support volunteer initiatives geared towards women and girls

Programming:

• Professional Development - Potential topics for these fee-based seminars include: Leadership seminars; Communication skills; Networking skills; Career management; Panel presentations; Wellness seminars; Building your own business; Financial Planning; Power and presence
• Service/Community Involvement - Potential projects include: Volunteering at social service organizations focused on serving women and girls; Mentoring female UGA students or alumnae; serving on boards and committees at UGA
• Social Activities - Potential activities include: Wine tastings; Book clubs; Cooking demos; Golf/tennis clinics; Poetry readings

Recent Events and Programs:

• Dinner with Cathy Cox '80 - March 12, 2008
  During an inspiring dinner, Young Harris College President Cathy Cox '80 enlightened Women of UGA about the importance of women in leadership roles. For pictures from this event, click here.
• Women of UGA: A Playdate with Jack's Harvest - March 1, 2008
  UGA moms and their babies up to age three had an exciting playdate at Play 2 Grow and enjoyed free tastings of Jack's Harvest baby food created by Woman of UGA, Connie Taylor Pope '93 and her business partner Heather Schoenrock. For pictures from this event, click here.
• Community Service Event at BreakThru House
  Women of UGA helped the women of BreakThru House in Decatur, Ga. with yard work, gardening work and newsletter mailing. BreakThru House, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women recover from drug and alcohol addiction, offers housing and support services to women as they work to get back on a healthy path. For pictures from this event, click here.
• Lunch with Cooking Sensation and Author, Anne Byrn '78
  Fellow UGA alumnae gathered together as the famous Cake Mix Doctor, Anne Byrn discussed her newest book, "What Can I Bring? Cookbook" which takes on the topic of potluck and casual entertainment.

How to Get Involved:

Be sure you are receiving information about upcoming events and news by joining the UGA Alumni Association and registering on the Online Community. Another great way to stay connected and network with fellow UGA alumnae is to join the Women of UGA Group on LinkedIN by contacting Meredith Carr '00 at mcarr@uga.edu.

Contact the Steering Committee:

• Meredith Carr '00, Director, Atlanta Alumni Center, UGA Alumni Association, 404-266-2622 or mcarr@uga.edu
• Christine Neilands, MBA Marketing Director, Terry College of Business, Neilands@uga.edu
• Shannon Schultz '88, Owner, Schultz Consulting Group, shannon@schultzcg.com
• Ruhanna Neal '97, Director of Alumni Relations, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, rneal@uga.edu
• Tate Izlar '05, Annual Fund Coordinator, Terry College of Business, tateiz@uga.edu
• Juli Fields, Director, Alumni Relations, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, jfields@uga.eeu
• Anne Cooper '98, Director, Terry MBA Admissions, acooper@terry.uga.edu