Our Mission
The Advancement of Women supports the progress of women faculty, administrators, and staff in academic and administrative leadership positions at Georgia State. Through mentoring, networking, and leadership development, the AofW seeks to provide women with the preparation needed for career advancement. The AofW also promotes policies and processes that center equity and inclusion for all women related to position recruitment, hiring, and retention.
Advancement of Women’s efforts are guided by an advisory committee.
Advancement of Women Advisory Committee, 2023-2024:
- Corrie Fountain, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Mindy Stombler, Faculty Associate for Achievement and Strategic Initiatives
- MaryAnn Romski, Regents Professor, Communication, College of Arts & Sciences
- Joan Cranford, Assistant Dean, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Reneé Bazemore, Senior Director, Alumni Relations
- Shantina Knox, Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, J.Mack Robinson College of Business Graduate Recruiting & Student Services
- Lynn Comer Jones, Master of Taxation Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting & Taxation
- Sarah Gershon, Director of WomenLead Program and Ray and John Uttenhove WomenLead Professor, Political Science, College of Arts & Sciences
- Shonda Lemons-Smith, Clinical Associate Professor, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, College of Education & Human Development
- Caitlan Shaw, Faculty Review Services Coordinator, College of Arts & Sciences
- Shalya Bennett, Assistant Project Director, School of Social Work,