Sharmen May Gowens, YWCA of Greater Atlanta’s mission-driven CEO, is committed to “eliminating racism and empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.” After serving as interim CEO for one year from 2012-to 2013, she accepted the call as CEO in 2015.

She is committed to supporting and enriching our community. She currently serves on the Board of the Atlanta Metropolitan College Foundation; previous board affiliations include YWCA of Greater Atlanta, the Atlanta Business League, and the Better Business Bureau. She was named one of Atlanta’s Top 100 Women of Influence for 10 years starting in 2006 by The Atlanta Business League and is now a Tenured Woman of Influence. She is a 2003 graduate of United Way’s Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP) and was listed in Who’s Who in Black Atlanta in 2002, 2004, and 2008.

Shavonne unpacks Sharmen’s personal health history, her breast cancer survivor story, the importance of preventative healthcare, and why women should be leaning into conversations openly about their health histories.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• YWCAAtlanta.org
• Facebook.com/YWCAAtlanta
• Linkedin.com/company/ywca-of-greater-atlanta
• Twitter.com/YWCAATL
• Instagram.com/ywcaatlanta

CREDITS

• Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com