2024 She Leads Georgia Honorees
Esther 4:14: “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:16 – “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
com·mis·sion·er noun 1. a person appointed to a role on or by a commission.” THE GREAT COMMISSION • a representative of the supreme authority in an area. GOD IS THE SUPREME AUTHORITY FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS.
Commissioner Bose Ajaka
Gifted and creative vocalist, performing artist and multidimensional talent coach.
Commissioner LaMecia Ali
Commissioner Michele Beagle
Commissioner Margaret Bennett
Commissioner Shree Burton
I am an Atlanta Native graduating from the illustrious Frederick Douglass High School, Class of 2002. I most recent recently started an in home care business, LOVECARE,ETC LLC that provides exceptional care for all ages 6 weeks old to our beloved senior citizens.
Commissioner Val Cater
Commissioner Cindy Cocks
As an original board member and volunteer of TeenPact Leadership Schools since 1995, Cindy has been privileged to help build leadership skills in the lives of hundreds of teens, helping to inspire them to be involved in the political process and pointing them to the source of wisdom and truth: Jesus Christ. As the Georgia Coordinator for TeenPact, Cindy has helped to bring teens and families to the Georgia State Capitol to learn about government in a hands-on manner and to study what God’s Word teaches about His plan for government.
Commissioner Joyce Drayton
Dr. Joyce Drayton is a committed physician and advocate with over two decades of experience in infectious disease and community health. Originally from Long Island, New York, she now resides in Dekalb county, Georgia, with her husband of 34 years, Dr. Michael Anthony Herron, where they raised their sons, Daniel and Brian. [Learn More] [LinkedIn]
Commissioner Sandi McGuire Ellis
Sandi Ellis is the president of Here Comes Joy Ministries (HCJ). A sought after apostolic-prophetic voice, intercessor, and itinerant Minister; Sandi carries a breaker anointing that cuts through areas where people have been stuck. Her inner healing sessions provide restoration in areas of brokenness, paving the way for believers to be filled with the glory of God, deepen their relationship with Christ.
Commissioner Desarah Fountaine
Desarah Fountaine, a proud New York native from Brooklyn, is a passionate advocate for children and a force of unwavering dedication in shaping a better future for our youth. At 31 years old, she stands in awe of God’s grace and favor over her life, and she is deeply thankful for the opportunity to use her gifts to serve others. Desarah credits her husband, Myron Fountaine, for his unwavering support and for entrusting her with the privilege of helping bring his vision to life. [Learn More]
Commissioner Katie Holmes
Katie is an author, speaker with an extensive background in broadcast news having anchored for ABC and CBS affiliates in the Midwest. She’s a former member of the NRSC; in 2003 served on a national steering committee headed by Texas Senator, Kay Bailey Hutchinson. Katie is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Atlanta, she has served in many leadership and volunteer roles. She holds a B.A. in Communication with an emphasis in broadcast journalism from Fort Hays State University.
Commissioner Janay Honeycutt
She is a wife to her husband, Aaron Sr., and a homeschooling mother to their three brilliant children: Noraá, Aaron, and Naomi. Janay received her Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education from Shorter University, which places a high value in Christian leadership and service. With her husband, Janay founded a non-profit organization, Nurture Family, which is a ministry that serves families in Fayette County, GA.
Commissioner Lisa Hosford
Lisa Hosford is a wife, mother, business-owner, pastor, Kingdom leader, and a daughter of God. Alongside her husband, Jeremiah, they lead ALC Ministries, that consists of churches in Locust Grove, Macon, and Jonesboro, GA, as well as Bangladesh, Ireland, and Pakistan. They are also the founders of See America Saved, a national movement that travels the U.S. to see the glory of God return to the American church and government.
Commissioner Alisha Houston
Alisha Houston is a 4th Generation Army Veteran who graduated from West Point in 2000 with a degree in International Relations. As a young Lieutenant, she got saved reading The Left Behind series and became active in ministry overseas. 21 years ago, she helped plant a now-thriving church in South Atlanta that has a fully accredited school and daycare on its campus in Jonesboro, GA. http://www.jehovahjirehfoundation.org/
Commissioner LaTriya Howard
Commissioner Jacqueline Ingol
Commissioner Charlotte Jeffreys
Dr. Charlotte L. Jeffreys is the founder and lead pastor of Divine Direction Ministries, a nondenominational church with branches in Atlanta, Baltimore, Jamaica, and affiliates in Texas and South Carolina. She leverages her experience in the mortgage industry, telecommunications and training to promote her active faith and her advocacy for AIDS and the unborn.
Commissioner Rose Johnson
Commissioner Sonja Lewis
Sonja C. Lewis is a passionate educator, leader, and community advocate with almost 47 years of experience in education and ministry. Currently, I serve as the Career Technical Instruction Coordinator and Transition Specialist at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta, where I support students with disabilities in preparing for successful careers. As a licensed and ordained minister, I have led numerous faith-based initiatives, including a weekly Bible study for students and families. https://georgiacti.org/
Commissioner Angela Mattox
A wife and mother of three adult children, Angela serves as a Ministry Leader at Believers Bible Christian Church. She is also an Entrepreneur in the Direct Sales Industry and the Founder of The Circle Women Mentoring Women, an organization dedicated to ministering, empowering, and mentoring women and girls. She is the daughter of the late Pastor Allen and Anna McNair; founders of Believers Bible Christian Church. She had the honor of serving in ministry with them for over 30 years in various capacities.
Commissioner Moriah McNair
Moriah McNair is an Atlanta native. My parents pastor Believers Bible Christian Church in Southwest Atlanta. I am a first year student at Emory University majoring in Biology on the pre-med track. As a woman of God, I am honored and grateful to be an example of encouragement for other young women my age.
Commissioner Billye Merrits
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Commissioner Cashmere Miller
Cashmere Miller, is a family nurse practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Master of Nursing degree from Mercer University, along with a Bachelor of Science in human nutrition from the University of Alabama. Cashmere is currently serving as an active-duty Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Cashmere is the founding Executive Director of Community Whole Health, an organization dedicated to providing access to quality healthcare, education, and support to medically underserved adults.
Commissioner Cheryl Phillips
Cheryl Phillips is the President and CEO of Preferred Medical Staffing, based in Georgia.
However, her true identity is rooted in her faith, her role as devoted mother of three
incredible young men and her unwavering passion for serving others. In 2006, Cheryl founded the International Academy of Smyrna, a charter school driven by her desire to provide her community with an exceptional public-school alternative. Cheryl is deeply committed to fostering women entrepreneurs recognizing entrepreneurshipis the key to creating legacy, wealth and making a bigger impact.
Commissioner Emma Reynolds-Middleton
Dr. Emma Reynolds-Middleton’s professional career spanned over 25 years in the federal government, state government, and in the private sector.Website: In April 2018, Dr. Emma founded a for-profit business, Soft Skills Zone, LLC. At that time, she resigned from the workforce to commit fully to building and growing her company. Soft Skills Zone is a woman owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that does business with and provides training at non-profit organizations, county government buildings, and colleges.
Commissioner Kennetta-Renee Robertson
Kennetta-Renee’ “K. Renee” Robertson is a visionary leader, hôtelier, and advocate dedicated to empowering communities through service, social justice, and the arts. She has served as the National Director of Public Affairs and Media for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Executive Director of SCLC/WOMEN, Inc., and Director of the Maya Angelou Performing Arts Center. Through her initiative, No Regrets Allowed (www.noregretsallowed.com), she inspires individuals to live boldly, purposefully, and with faith, creating a lasting impact on lives and communities.
Commissioner Kandiss Taylor
Dr. Kandiss Taylor is a South Georgia native and a 3 time graduate of Georgia Southern University. She earned her terminal degree, PhD, from Regent University in Virginia Beach. Dr. Dr. Taylor is married to Ryan Taylor and has 3 children. She has spent 22 years as a public school educator fighting for abused and neglected children. She is passionate about mental health, school safety, and protecting the family unit. www.kandisstaylor.com
Commissioner Jacquie Tyre
Jacquie is a christian author, speaker, and founding apostolic leader of CityGate Atlanta Kingdom Center and Kairos Transformation Ministries, Inc. and Chief Visionary Officer of CityGate Studios.
Wife, mom, and gran’ma, my most important roles, and greatest delights. www.jacquietyre.com
Commissioner Terrica McClendon Wright
Terrica McClendon Wright is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She was raised by her mother and father in a household that instilled in her a strong sense of self awareness, purpose and a passion for Jesus. After completing her undergraduate study at Tuskegee University, she went on to complete her graduate studies in Business Administration and later become a full time entrepreneur at the age of 25. Terrica is a Real Estate Broker where she is the Chief Operating Officer of Terrica Wright Real Estate.
Commissioner LaQuitta Yusuf