About AWN
Who we are
The Atlanta Women’s Network, known as AWN, is for professional women in the Atlanta Metropolitan area who want to increase their business acumen through our professional development events, relationships with our members and resources. We support our members and women in our communities through numerous virtual professional development events.
Our Mission
To be the network that promotes and enhances the success of Atlanta professional women with tools for personal and professional growth by building relationships and alliances to influence and transform our community.
Our History
The Atlanta Women’s Network, founded in 1979, began as a forum where professional women in Atlanta of diverse backgrounds could support one another. It is widely recognized as a standard for professional women networking organization.
Our Board
Angie CJ Sims, President
Edeline Francois Dryden - Treasurer
Dr. Tyra Wingo, Vice President
Angie has been a board member with AWN for five years and is committed to the elevation of women. She is also founder of the League of Girlfriends.
Dr. Tyra Wingo, Vice President
Edeline Francois Dryden - Treasurer
Dr. Tyra Wingo, Vice President
Dr. Tyra has served on the board for two years and is committed to ensuring all women have access to Professional Development tools and resources which she offers through Tips with Tyra.
Edeline Francois Dryden - Treasurer
Edeline Francois Dryden - Treasurer
Edeline Francois Dryden - Treasurer
Edeline has a heart for women entrepreneurs which is shown through her 10 years at the helm of Women Entrepreneurs Rock (WE-Rock) which she founded.
Alexi Strish - Programs
Amanda Moore - Community Service
Edeline Francois Dryden - Treasurer
Alexi is determined that all generations of women are able to access tools and resources in their professional careers as well as in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
Amanda Moore - Community Service
Amanda Moore - Community Service
Amanda Moore - Community Service
Mandy is lasered focus on the community at large and makes sure that we are living up to our mission of supporting women in the community.
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