Atlanta—and Georgia as a whole—is home to many inspirational women leaders who have dedicated their careers to addressing housing instability, homelessness, the racial wealth gap, and social justice.
Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center, has devoted her life to advancing her parents’ legacy of nonviolence, civil rights, and anti-poverty work.
Cathryn Marchman Vassell, CEO of Partners for HOME, is the architect of Atlanta’s strategy to make homelessness “rare, brief, and non-recurring.”
Terri Lee, President & CEO of Atlanta Housing, accelerated the production of affordable housing in her first year of leadership to address the city’s housing affordability crisis. By early 2025, Atlanta Housing had created 1,794 new affordable housing units.
Nancy Flake Johnson, President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, has been a champion for affordable housing and fair lending practices, recognizing that stable housing is foundational for strong families.
Jasmine Crowe, through her work with Goodr, is committed to social justice and reducing inequality. She understands that hunger is often a symptom of poverty and systemic inequity—disproportionately affecting communities of color, children, and the elderly.
These women, and many more, have made a tangible impact in Atlanta and across Georgia by aligning passion with purpose. Through innovative programs, policy changes, advocacy, and on-the-ground service, they have advanced the causes of housing affordability, homelessness reduction, and social justice.