Our Mission & Purpose
Mission
The Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to providing professional support for women educators, administrators, and researchers in higher education in Georgia.
Purpose
The Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education is dedicated to providing professional support for women in higher education organizations through networking, professional development, advocacy, and publications. The Association is part of the ACE Women’s Network and as such, seeks to develop programs that identify, develop, encourage, advance, link and support (IDEALS) women in higher education careers in Georgia.
Our Leadership
Meet Our Leader
At the helm of GAWHE, Dr. Stanford leads with vision, heart and a commitment to advancing opportunities for women across Georgia’s higher education landscape. Her leadership is rooted in service, strategic innovation, and a passion for impactful programming that uplifts the next generation of academic leaders.
Meet Your 2025 Executive Board
GEORGIA ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Supporting Women's Advancement
GAWHE was founded to support the advancement, growth, and success of women in higher education throughout Georgia. More than just a professional organization, GAWHE is a sisterhood of leaders committed to creating equitable opportunities and celebrating the power of women’s voices.
We’re educators, administrators, scholars, and change-makers. We are united by a shared purpose to lead boldly, empower others, and shape the future of higher education.
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Our Guided Principles
At GAWHE, our work is guided by four strategic priorities. These pillars shape how we empower, connect, and advance women in higher education. These priorities reflect our commitment to equity, leadership, scholarship, and collaboration.
Together, these pillars are the foundation of GAWHE’s mission to champion women’s leadership in higher education across Georgia and beyond.
ACE Women’s Network of Georgia
GAWHE proudly serves as the state affiliate for the American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network, a national system of interconnected networks within each state, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. ACE is the major coordinating body for U.S. higher education institutions, representing over 1,700 college and university presidents and executives.
As part of this powerful alliance, we promote women’s advancement in higher education through professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities—amplifying our impact across Georgia and beyond.
Institutional Representatives Needed
Institutional Representatives serve as the vital link between their college or university and GAWHE. Each representative acts as the primary point of contact for the ACE Women’s Network and supports communication, coordination, and engagement efforts on their campus.
These leaders help promote opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and leadership advancement, while also ensuring their institution stays connected to the broader mission of empowering women in higher education across Georgia.
Interested in becoming an Institutional Representative?
