Women Making a Mark

Atlanta Magazine’s Women Making a Mark honors the remarkable women who are shaping Atlanta’s business and nonprofit landscape. These trailblazing leaders inspire through their vision, courage, and dedication, driving meaningful change, shaping the city’s future, and uplifting the communities they serve. Their achievements remind us of the power of leadership, perseverance, and the lasting impact women can have on our city.

You’re invited to join us for Atlanta Magazine’s 2026 Women Making a Mark awards’ brunch, celebrating exceptional women across metro Atlanta.

Network with some of Atlanta’s most influential business leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers at the city’s most exclusive event for women in business and leadership.

Tickets are limited, so reserve your seat today. Attendees will enjoy complimentary access to the Atlanta Botanical Garden following the event.

Atlanta Botanical Garden – Day Hall

Friday, June 5, 2026

9am – 12pm

Parking is available in the parking garage at the entrance to the Botanical Gardens.

Enjoy a complimentary brunch, networking, and more.

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Susan Bonds-McCulloch – President & Executive Director, Dress for Success
Brooklyn Cartwright – Assistant General Manager, Atlanta Dream
Kristin Cowart Pierce – Founder & CEO, BRAVE Public Relations
Mary Ellen Garrett – Managing Director; Wealth Management Advisor, Bank of America
Erin Hendrickson – Senior Director of Business Development, Atlanta Sports Council
Dr. Kristin Higgins – Chief Clinical Officer, City of Hope
Tinasha Kajese-Bolden – Artistic Director, Alliance Theatre
Audrey King – Executive Vice President, Georgia Power
Melody Lee – Chief Marketing Officer, Mercedes Benz
Veronica Maldenaldo Torres – President & CEO, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Rosalyn Merrick – President & CEO, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
Valerie Nesbitt – Director, Supplier Inclusion & Sustainability, Norfolk Southern
Sara Beth Brown Prendeville – President, Brown & Co.
Barbara Rivera–Holmes – Commissioner, Dept of Labor,
State of Georgia

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Meet our 2025 honorees

Lisa Anders

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Lisa Anders transforms Gwinnett into a film and tourism hub, boosting local pride and economic growth through entertainment, events, and community engagement.

> VIEW ALL 2025 HONOREES HERE

Meet the past honorees

We are pleased to continue a program we began many years ago, Women Making a Mark, to spotlight exceptional women each year who have left—and continue to leave—their mark on so many. These honorees are committed to their professions and their community. They exhibit tireless dedication, strong leadership, and impassioned goodwill. The objective of Women Making a Mark is to celebrate the contributions and successes of metro-Atlanta women and to recognize the impact they are having on those around them. Click here to view a list of every Women Making a Mark honoree, past and present.