2019 Annual Report

Greetings Friends — We’ve finished another wonderful year of empowering women through educationthanks to your ongoing support. Due to your generosity, we were able to help over 166 women fulfill their dreams of pursuing post-secondary education this year. They are leading the way for their families to attain self-sufficiency and build a better life.

CREATE A SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION We were the fortunate recipients of four Endowed Scholarships this year. We are grateful to Sarajane Love, Mimi Sodhi, Heather Kleiner, and Sue Bailey for investing in our long term sustainability. An Endowed Scholarship is the gift that keeps on giving, changing the trajectory of a woman’s life as well as that of her family.

GROW THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Emerge Scholarships was an Atlanta based scholarship fund for nontraditional women students in Georgia. We are happy to report that Emerge Scholarships has now become part of the Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund. We are over the moon excited to have this wonderful program as part of JRF. We started the Emerging Scholars Finish Line Fund to help Georgia women with retroactive scholarships (for shortages they had with their tuition or fees.) We were able to fund 34 women across the Technical College System of GA with grants ranging from $40 to $700.

DEVELOP A NATIONAL PRESENCE AND IDENTITY FY19 was a banner year in that we received our first multi-year, multi-partner grant from the Strada Education Network. We received $82,800 to fund scholarships specifically for cybersecurity studies at Bay Path University. The total grant involved nine partners and was funded for $1.5M.

STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FY20-23 The Three Pillars remain the same. The big news is that after three years of increasing the number of scholarships provided we’ve made a commitment to spending the next four years increasing the amount of the scholarship award. The cost of a college education has risen 85% since 2002, the year we started granting $2,000 scholarships. In shaping our Strategic Plan, the Board of Directors decided to raise the amount of a scholarship by $500 a year for the next four years. Next year the scholarship award will be $2,500 and will increase by $500 a year up to $4,000 a year in FY24.

We continue our journey with you as our partners. Many many thanks,

Karen Sterk Michelle Cook CEO Board Chair Jeannette Rankin Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund Women’s Scholarship Fund Program Overview 2018-19 JRF Scholars Abeni G. Deborah W. Kaci A. Regina H. Adeena B. Debra S. Karen H. Rhonda M. Adrian S. DeShonyia B. Kathleen L. Rieko N. Aleah P. Doraja L. Kelly C. Sasha L. Alexis M. Doris B. Kelly D. Shari B. Alicia S. Dung Kimberly R. Sharon H. Allison F. Nieto Kristen C. Sheila E. Allison S. Elizabeth A. Laura J. Shelley J. Amanda H. Elizabeth B. Lindsay K. Sophia R. Amanda H. Elizabeth G. Linnea B. Stacey P. Amy B. Elizabeth Lisa K. Stacie M. Amy W. H. Lisa K. Stephanie L. Andrea B. Elizabeth L. Loreta M. Stephenie P. Angela B. Emily A. Lynnae W. Surah R. Angela T. Ericka S. Madelyn S. Tamika T. Angie L. Erin M. Margaret H. Tammie R. Anjell W. Florencia L. Margo S. Tiesha A. Anne L. Hannah S. Maritza G. Tiffany B. April G. Helen W. Melinda H. Tiffany T. Barbara W. Ifeyinwa O. Melissa F. Tiphanie G. Bethany K. Ilona B. Michelle I. Tonia H. Bethsy B. Irene P. Michelle L. Tyra M. Brandy C. Jacqueline V. Miranda L. Vanessa V. Breezy B. Jaime W. Misti C. Vanessa W. Brenda W. Jana J. Misty B. Veronica S. Brooke W. Jasmine M. Naeemah B. Vicki F. Carrie H. Jeanette T. Naomi B. Victoria B. Chandra M. Jennifer B. Nichole C. Vikki P. Cheila G. Jennifer B. Olga A. Wendy P. Christine R. Jennifer G. Patricia B. Xiaomei X. Corynne S. Jennifer L. Racheal M. Yolie A. Crystal H. Jennifer S. Rachel D. Yu J. Darliene Z. Jennifer W. Rachel E. Dawn F. Jenny H. Raphaela C. Dawn S. Julianne J. Raquel V. Graduate

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JACQUELINE S., ATLANTA, GA Early Childhood Care & Education Jacqueline had always dreamed of becoming a teacher, and found herself struggling to make ends meet with an $18,000 salary to support her family of four, working in low-income jobs and living in low-income based housing. She saw a familiar cycle of poverty repeating itself, and knew something needed to change. So, at 40 years old she enrolled in college to receive her Associate’s of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education. She applied for the Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarship. Jacqueline was shocked when she received the funding, and says that it was so much more than just the monetary support that was a blessing during school- it was Jacqueline the JRF support system that carried her through.

Now, Jacqueline has graduated and is the Manager of School and Outreach programs I know that so many at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. She is impacting the lives of children every day in her doors were opened to me role, and is able to better support her family. She also serves on the Jeannette Rankin Foundation Board of Directors and is empowering women because of my decision to through education daily as well. further my education. “Without JRF’s funding, it would have been very difficult for me to make it through my program. I know that so many doors were opened to me because of my decision to further my education. Thanks to JRF, I will be able to continue to mentor, volunteer, and serve my community by giving back what JRF has given to me!”

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BREEZY B., GRAND RAPIDS, MI Interdisciplinary Health Services Breezy’s end goal is to become a pediatric occupational therapist. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services, and hopes to enter Western Michigan University’s fast-track Occupational Therapy Program, which would allow her to graduate in five years with both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Breezy wants to work with children with special needs as an Occupational Therapist. Years ago, she had the opportunity to work for a family who had an infant on the autism spectrum. She took him to occupational therapy appointments and her interest was piqued from then on. After making a hard decision to leave an unhealthy Breezy relationship and situation, Breezy had to completely start over. Ten years later, she is making her dreams a reality and supporting her children.

“I know that with my supportive family and my I know that with my determination I can do this. The only obstacle is finances, but I will find a way to make it work! supportive family and I know I’ll be a good occupational therapist, and maybe someday I’ll even teach occupational my determination I can therapy classes. Even now, at almost 40, I am so excited about my future!” do this… Even now at almost 40, I am so excited about my future!

4 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund VANESSA W., SOCORRO, NM Environmental Engineering Vanessa is on her way to becoming an Environmental Engineer. At age 29, two discs in her neck ruptured, making it difficult for her to work for years to come. After working in construction, Vanessa was inspired to reduce the large amounts of waste she was seeing daily. However, she knew she could not make a change without her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering. Vanessa has now graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree! She even worked on research projects during her time in undergrad with her academic advisor to learn more and build up her experience in the field. Vanessa is excited to use her knowledge to educate the public on how personal Vanessa changes can impact the environment, and to continue to serve people in any way she can.

“This is the first semester I have actually had enough money for everything I have needed; This is the first semester I food, gasoline, supplies, and my spinal injury, it was all covered. I am sincerely grateful. Thanks have actually had enough to your funding, this semester I was able to finish strong, without pain, and I increased my GPA.” money for everything… Thanks to your funding… I was able to finish strong, without pain, and I increased my GPA.

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LYNNAE W., MINNEAPOLIS, MN Health Science Lynnae is a JRF Scholar enrolled at North Hennepin Community College pursuing an Associates in Health Science. Her plans after graduation are to work at a medical center in Minneapolis as a registered nurse and provide high quality healthcare to patients. Since high school, Lynnae had dreams of becoming a nurse but life circumstances forced her to have to put that dream on hold. At 19, she became entirely responsible for her 7 younger siblings as well as her own child and her niece. For many years, her life was dedicated to providing for her family and led her to be drawn to work that involved caring for others. In the fall of 2013, she decided Lynnae it was time for her to pursue her ultimate goal of becoming a nurse and although it is challenging, Lynnae is not giving up and is making steady progress towards her degree! The Jeannette Rankin “The Jeannette Rankin Scholarship has Scholarship has lessened the financial burden of continuing my education. I am so grateful for the commitment of my family as I go through this journey. lessened the financial I also work 10 hour days Friday-Sunday to compensate for my lost wages while attending burden of continuing school. The scholarship has been an amazing financial blessing for me to continue within the my education…an sonography program.” amazing financial blessing for me…

6 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund YU J., SAINT PAUL, MN Parent and Family Education Yu is a JRF Scholar enrolled at Concordia University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Parent and Family education with a minor in Education. Her career goal is to become an expert in Early Childhood Education, Parent, and Family Education. Education is very important to Yu because she wants to help young children to dream big and develop fully so they pursue those dreams. She wants to use the knowledge she gains in college to give back to her community and create a better life for herself and her mother.

“The Jeannette Rankin Scholarship helped me pay for my tuition, which is very important to Yu me and my family! In order to achieve academic excellence and complete my education degree sooner, I need to spend more time on studying. That limited my choice of working for income I really want to provide during schooling. Besides, my mother lives with me; she can not work due to aging and language my mom a good life… barrier, and I am her primary caregiver. I really want to provide my mom a good life, that is one of the reasons that I’m trying to accomplish my I’m trying to accomplish degree and start a new job as soon as possible. I am very grateful for the financial support from my degree and start Jeannette Rankin Scholarship!” a new job as soon as possible.

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ALEXANDRA KILPATRICK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP - ENDOWED BY DONNA ZENOR Alexandra Kilpatrick, better known as Alix, lived a life in which she focused on pursuing her dreams, from working at a theater in Paris, France, to opening a yoga studio in New Zealand, to flying for American Airlines. She was passionate about having a full life, and as she got older, she realized that she wanted to leave a legacy helped to empower others to live a full life. She asked her cousin and childhood best friend, Donna Zenor, to research organizations that “enhance the lives of women through education,” leading to the discovery of Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund. Unfortunately, Alix died suddenly and was unable to leave the funds directly to JRF, but that didn’t stop Donna from doing everything she could to make sure Alix’s wish was honored.

“Alix is one of the most generous spirits to have ever inhabited this earth and the scholarship fund which the donor is establishing upon her Alix Kilpatrick death should be counted as one of the many gifts which are her legacy,” says Donna. The Alexandra Kilpatrick Endowed Scholarship Fund, which we received in 2016, has been transformative, allowing us to empower more women. We are so grateful that Alix cared so deeply about the women we serve and that Donna found us. This gift will transform the lives of JRF Scholars and their families for years to come.

8 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund CATHERINE BALLOU KLEINER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP - ENDOWED BY HEATHER KLEINER

Heather Kleiner is one of Jeannette Rankin Foundation’s Founders. She helped establish the Women’s Studies Program at UGA where she taught and advised for several years.

Dr. Catherine Ballou Kleiner is the daughter of JRF Founder Heather S. Kleiner and her husband Scott. She was born in Lynchburg, VA, in 1966 and moved with her family to Athens, GA, in 1969, where she attended schools until her junior year in high school. The final two years were spent at Northfield Mt. Hermon School in Massachusetts. She went on to Wellesley College for her BA, then to Duke University for a master’s degree in African- American Studies, and finally, to the University of New Mexico for a Ph.D. in Women’s History.

The same year she completed her doctoral degree, Dr. Kleiner was diagnosed with Dr. Catherine Ballou Kleiner, secondary progressive Multiple Sclerosis, and she returned to Georgia to be with her family. Ph.D. Unable to pursue a career in college teaching, she gave talks and lectures in and around Athens until she was no longer mobile. An ardent feminist and LBGTQ supporter, Dr. Kleiner has maintained her interest in their concerns for many years.

Her parents are proud to recognize her ongoing and enthusiastic commitment to women and their education with The Catherine Ballou Kleiner Endowed Scholarship Fund.

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GEORGE AND MARY BAILEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP - ENDOWED BY SUE BAILEY

Sue Bailey is one of JRF’s Founders. She was one of the first women to attend and graduate from UGA Law School. She was inspired to endow a scholarship in her parent’s names because they sponsored a scholarship at JRF each year when they were alive. She invested funds inherited from them into an Endowed Scholarship in honor of their commitment to JRF.

George and Mary Bailey were the parents of Susan R. Bailey. Both George and Mary attended college during the depression, giving them a deep appreciation for higher education. Lack of funds Mary Bailey forced Mary to withdraw from a private woman’s college to attend a state school. She graduated in 1934 from Murray State College with a degree in Mathematics. George attended Georgia Institute of Technology on the co-op program, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1936. As part of the co-op program, George worked as a bellhop and an usher at the Fox Theater.

Both Mary and George utilized their college degrees, Mary as a high school math teacher and George as a technical sales person in the aluminum industry. He served in the Army in World War II and the Korean War, designing tanks, then continuing his service in the Army Reserves until his retirement as a Lt. Colonel.

George Bailey Remembering their time in college when scholarships were minimal and grants and loans for education were not available, George and Mary donated funds for JRF scholarships during the 1980s and 1990s, honoring their daughter. In their memory, Susan created The George and Mary Bailey Endowed Scholarship in May 2019.

10 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund MATTIE NEWTON TRAYLOR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP - ENDOWED BY SARAJANE LOVE Sarajane Love recently retired from the UGA Law School as a professor of Wills & Trusts. She has been a long time friend and supporter of Jeannette Rankin Foundation, going back to the 1980’s.

The Mattie Newton Traylor Endowed Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Mattie Newton Traylor (1888-1974) who was born and raised in rural Troup County, Georgia. She graduated with honors from Agnes Scott College in 1909. She returned to Troup County, married L.H. Traylor, and raised a family of three. She was always active in her church and the community of LaGrange, where she lived. Before and after raising her children, she was a beloved schoolteacher at several institutions. She ended her career teaching literature and social studies at the junior high in La Grange for seventeen years. She was not just intelligent, but wise, and her calm quiet demeanor set an Mattie Newton Traylor example for all who knew her.

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DR. HARDEEP SODHI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP - ENDOWED BY MIMI SODHI Mimi Sodhi has been a long time friend of JRF, serving as a Board Member from 2008-2010. She returned to Athens in 2019 after working abroad and immediately re-engaged with JRF as a Volunteer Racial Justice Facilitator. We are grateful for her gift in memory and honor of her mother Dr. Hardeep Sodhi.

Dr. Hardeep Sodhi left India in the late 50’s and came to the United States to join her husband and do her Medical Doctor Residency. While in the states, she gave birth to their daughter Mimi. At that time in America, she and her family experienced a lack of cross cultural understanding and acceptance. Ultimately, they decided that America was not the place for them. She and her husband decided to return to India, and stopped over in London on the trip home. While there, her husband was offered a partnership in a medical practice, so they made Dr. Hardeep Sodhi the decision to stay in London. Dr. Hardeep Sodhi became a General Practitioner MD and served the people of London for many years. She gave birth to two more daughters and lived out a full life in London.

Dr. Sodhi traveled the world and instilled in her daughters the desire to create understanding and acceptance across cultures. She died on August 6, 2017. In her honor, her daughter Mimi Sodhi created the The Hardeep Sodhi Endowed Scholarship Fund, a scholarship for JRF scholars pursuing degrees in the helping professions of nursing, social work, childcare, or teaching.

12 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund Leadership Volunteers 2018 ATLANTA SMART Kathy Bangle 2019 IT’S TIME TO TALK PARTY PLANNING Kendra Henson STEERING COMMITTEE COMMITTEE Michelle Cook Charles Peck Afshan Ali Nicole White Dawn Meyers Alecia Bailey Rhiannon Eades Denise Farmer Allison Kopp Robin Hatcher Dominique Quarles Brynelle Lockhart September Hoeler Jinx Patel Cathy Williams Shirley Reyes Michele Howard Cyndy Gay Sue Lawrence Michelle Cook Elizabeth Craymer Raye Rawls Jacqueline Smalley 2019 RACIAL JUSTICE Rose Dennis Jane Hale Hopkins FACILITATORS Valerie Bell Jennifer Stevens Amber Stewart Kali Gatlin Amy Stroup 2019 EMERGE Kate Hausmann Andrea Wellnitz ADVISORY BOARD Kristen Hazen Annette McArthur Afshan Ali Laura O’Brien Becki Nelson Ann McDonald Lauren Clements Bobbie Epting Jane Hale Hopkins LeChanda Harper Brandy Walker Jill Ratliff Libby Pollock Collisa Lankford Latasha Smith-Emeri Lindsey Emerson Danielle Bostick Stacy Sollenberger Liz Pavey Deborah Gonzales Susan Winters Malinda Belbutowski Elizabeth Dubberly Michelle Tapia George Lord 2019 EXECUTIVE Monica Nixon Hilda Kurtz LEADERSHIP Nana Boone Jane Russell VOLUNTEERS Rob Larsen Jessica Taylor Betsy Bach Stacy Sollenberger Joyce Butler Bob McArthur Susan Berrong Julie Renee Willis Danine Hodge Terrell Dinkins Katie Davis Genie Chamberlin Vashti Canty Katie Schank Jane Hale Hopkins Whitney Barr Latasha Sheats Jinx Patel Llewellyn Cornelius Kathy Purcell 2018 ATHENS SMART Martha Kapelewski Kimberly Reeve PARTY PLANNING Mary Miller Libby Pollock COMMITTEE Michael Robinson Lorraine Hart Abigail Pierce Molly Dunn Michelle Cook Andrea Parris Rachael Jackson Robert Larsen Ashley Holland Sam Preston Robin Hatcher Catherine Hollingsworth Simone Moonsammy Ruth Bettandorff Chris McCommons Stacey Seldon Steve Hollis Cynthea Wilson Tamara Haag Sue Lawrence Genie Chamberlin Terrance Johnson Susan Elkins Jennifer Givan Tom Gould

Annual Report 2019 13 Smart Party Athens

14 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund Smart Party Atlanta

Annual Report 2019 15 Legacy Lecture

16 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund It’s Time To Talk

Annual Report 2019 17 Financial Overview SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS FY19 FY18 Cash and Equivalents $ 16,119.00 $ 81,301.00 Investments - $ 132,486.00 Pledges Receivable - short term $ 25,500.00 $ 36,083.00 Grants Receivable $ 17,600.00 - Other Current Assets $ 756.00 $ 800.00 Property & Equipment $ 241,670.00 $ 241,670.00 Accumulated Depreciation $ (104,273.00) $ (97,900.00) Pleges Recievable - Long Term $ 50,000.00 $ - Grants Receivable - Long Term $ 65,200.00 $ - Investments - Long Term - Corpus $ 938,535.00 $ 734,119.00 Cash & Cash Equivalents $ 43,714.00 $ - TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,294,821.00 $ 1,128,559.00 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Accounts Payable $ 1,083.00 $ 10,718.00 Accrued Payroll Taxes $ 9,675.00 $ 4,176.00 Notes Payable - Current $ 5,714.00 $ 110,486.00 Line of Credit $ 50,000.00 $ 38,834.00 Notes Payable - Long Term $ 99,011.00 $ - TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 165,483.00 $ 164,214.00 NET ASSETS Unrestricted & Undesignated $ 68,143.00 $ 24,639.00 With Donor Restrictions $ 1,061,195.00 $ 939,706.00 Total Net Assets $ 1,129,338.00 $ 964,345.00 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 1,294,821.00 $ 1,128,559.00 SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY PUBLIC SUPPORT, REVENUES, AND RECLASSIFICATIONS Grants $ 82,800.00 $ 150,000.00 Contributions $ 543,056.00 $ 381,752.00 Investment Income $ 31,164.00 $ 21,252.00 Special Event Income $ 128,060 $ 166,023.00 Non Cash Contributions $ 5,700 $ 15,500 Less Event Expenses $ (59,173.00) $ (65,057.00) Emerge $ 85,000 $ - Unrealized Gain/Loss on Investments $ 91,469.00 $ 14,092.00 Realized Gain/Loss on Investments $ (94,955.00) $ 40,486.00 Total $ 813,667.00 $ 724,048.00 EXPENSES Program Expenses $ 499,104.00 $ 471,173.00 Administrative Expenses $ 87,989.00 $ 82,972.00 Fundraising Expenses $ 61,518.00 $ 57,080.00 Total Expenses $ 648,674.00 $ 611,225.00 Increase (decrease) in Net Assets $ 164,993.00 $ 112,823.00 Net Assets Beginning of the Year $ 964,345.00 $ 851,522.00 Net Assets, End of the Year $ 1,129,338.00 $ 964,345.02

INCOME PERCENTAGES EXPENSES n Contributions 62% n Program 77% n Grants 9% n Administration 13% n Events 16% n Funding 10% n Investments 3% n Emerge 10% TOTAL 100% TOTAL 100%

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STRADA EDUCATION NETWORK GRANTS

FY19 was a banner year in that we received our first multi-year, multi- partner grant from the Strada Education Network. We received $82,800 to fund scholarships specifically for women to pursue cybersecurity studies at Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA. The total grant involved nine partners and was funded for $1.5M.

JRF‘s First MULTI- PARTNER NATIONAL GRANT Totalling     PARTNERS     

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for Scholarships for women going into Cybersecurity via Bay Path University’s American Women’s Online College

Annual Report 2019 19 Donors CHANCELLOR $100,000+ Judith & Bruce Bierschbach North Highland Donna Zenor Kimberly Reeve Stacy Sollenberger Kirsten Nigro Sue Lawrence & Larry Morris DEAN $99,999 - $20,000 Laura Bierema & Mark Ebell Synovus Anonymous Libby & Jeff Pollock Terrapin Brewery Assurant Foundation Mary & Lawrence Hepburn The Junior League of Athens Battelle Peg Olson - JPEG University of Georgia Emerge Scholarship Fund Robert Larsen Franklin College of Arts Heather & Scott Kleiner Ruth Webb and Sciences Mimi Sodhi Sharon & Renato Santos University of Georgia Sarajane Love The Gathering Spot Office of Institutional Diversity Strada Education Network Vashti Canty Valerie Bell Susan Bailey Wings Financial Credit Union BACHELOR’S $2,499 - $1,000 Young Boozer Family Foundation DOCTORATE $19,999 - $10,000 Adrien & Ed Helm CAM Foundation Angela Roffle ASSOCIATE’S $999-$500 Judy Family Foundation Ann McDonald Alice Kinman Kate Walbert Athens Clarke County Amanda Viviano Lorraine Hart Unified Government Beth & Ron Cogswell Athens Regional Library System Betsy Bach SPECIALIST $9,999 - $5,000 Barbara & John Dowd Bob Toborg Ampere Wealth Management - Benevity Community Impact Chastain & Associates Ameriprise Financial Fund Cherlyn Granrose B2 Talent Solutions Caterpillar Athens Chris Franklin Bertis Downs Charmaine Wilson Chris Haack DoMyOwn Inc. Christy Corbin Clarissa Finco Give Back Real Estate Dan Zavon Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. Jane & Donald Nute Danine Hodge Elizabeth Craymer Jennie & Jeffrey Wenger Dorothy & Jim Newland Jennifer Segrest Joe Irving Dr. & Mrs. Ardoin Jennifer Frum & Andy Herod Karen Sterk & Ron Warren Egypt Sherrod Johnnetta Cole Margaret Graff & Richard Higgins Gail & Spencer King Judy & John Willis Margaret Holt & Stell Kefalas GreenWood Inc. Julius Kevinezz Michael Gossling Hotel Indigo Karen Jonas Nancy Davison Jane Hopkins Kathy Purcell Nora & Chris Hohenlohe Jannie Warren & David Green Larry Pomeroy Piedmont Athens Regional JWR Jewelers Linda Kirk Fox & Wayne Fox Health System Kathy Gratzek Lisa Rafferty Ruth Bettandorff Kay A. Giese & David Sweat Liz Pavey Raw & Jeff Raw Steve & Melanie Hollis Kay & Stu Fors Lloyd Nigro Lennox International LuAnn & Thomas Cooley MASTER’S $4,999 - $2,500 Lisa & George Foreman Lydia Canty Amanda Bennett Lisa & Ron Brill Malinda Belbutowski American CyberSytems Inc. Littler Mendelson Michael Purser & Robin Chalmers Bank of America Marti’s At Midday Michele Ozumba Carol & Paul Kurtz Maxine Thomas Pat & Neal Priest Dot Foods Inc. Michelle Cook Peach State Federal Credit Union Genie Chamberlin - Snyder Remarks Mindpower Priscilla & Malcolm Sumner Heatherleigh Navarre Nana Boone Raymond James Charitable Jinx & Gordhan Patel Nelson Holland Endowment Fund

20 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund Regina Quick Brian Hazen Elizabeth Engoren Sara Emery Brooks Kirkland Elizebeth Tucker Shawn Kahle Burleigh Scammon Ellen Day Stephanie Smith Callie Waller Emilie Smith Susan Elkins Candy Kaspers Emily Hanover Susan Barger Cara & Allen Mattison Engel Giving Fund Tamar Canty Carla Garbin Erik Stalhandske Tatiana Matthews Carla Williams Erika Lewis The Classic Center Carol & Jim Warnes Esther McMaster The Winthrop Foundation Carol Murdock Etosha Thurman Tricia & John Lyndon Carole Langley Eugenia Robertson-Thompson Valerie Hepburn Carrie Schonberg Evin Earnhart Cassandra Gardner Gail & Larry Dendy CERTIFICATE $499-$100 Catharine Longendyck Gene Weeks Afshan Ali Catherine Hollingsworth George Rathman Alan Panzer Cathy Williams Gerad Nudo Alecia Bailey Chad McGlohon Gigi Miller Alecia Gonzalez Charles Jackson Gina Krieger Alexis Crewse Charlotte Buecheler Gretchen & Bruce Maclachlan Alexis Guilbert Cheryl McQueen Gwendolyn Moss Alice Pavey Christina Rogers Hallie DeChant Amanda Dossey Christine Fiore Harlee Levy Amber Musee Christine Horan Helen Houlihan Amy Davies Cliff Jackson Helen Wilkes & Bill Loughner Amy Sleep Colton Southworth Henry Goshay Ana Rosado Reyes Community Foundation of Hilda Gonzalez Andrea Parris Greater Atlanta Holland Reid Andrew Long Courtney Davis Illene Roggensack Angela Bell Courtney Johnson India Hicks Angela Meltzer Craig Schroeder Irene Diamond Angela Shapiro Cris & Don Lake Ivan Lopez Angie Johnson Cyndy Gay Jacqueline Smalley Ann Fleischer Cynthea Wilson Jamar Jeffers Ann Schwentker Dan Shuman James Maynard Anna Whiting-Sorrell Daniel & Liese DerVartanian James Warren Arlynne Siegel Darlene Martin Jamie Bill Barbara Balser David Uttal Jan & David Gregory Barbara Pollock David Woodard Jan Wheeler Barbara Schaffer Deanna Dooley Jane Hennessy Bernadette & Gilles Allard Deborah Roberts Jane Howard Berris Walters Dee Hayman Jane Payne Beth Judy Diane Dalbo Janet Armstrong Beth Tatum Donna Bliss Janet Fath & Richard Henneman Betty Jean Craige Donna Drake-Clark Jared Marsden Beverly Roberts Donna Marie & Stephen Wood Jared Safran Black Faculty & Staff at UGA Dorothy Hazen Jean & Tom Lauth Brad Harris Douglas Ignet Jean Braxton & Gary Andrew Brain Lee Eileen Belbutowski Jean Hinton Bret Morris Elizabeth & Tom Gratzek Jean McDonnell Brian Eaton Elizabeth Austin Jeanne Lindberg

Annual Report 2019 21 Donors Jennifer Etzel Kristen Hazen Michele Corrigan Jennifer Givan Kurt Ashley Michele Wortmann Jennifer Satterwhite Laine Doggett Michelle Carter Jennifer Stevens LaTrena Artist Michelle Williams Jenny Hodgson Laura Bodner Michiyo & Bill Allen Jeremy Silverman Laura Carter Mickey Gillmor & Henry Kahn Jessica Gauthier Laura Meadows Mike Hamby Jessica Kissinger Laura O’Brien Monica Nixon Jessica Packer Lauren Coleman Monique Jackson Jina Sanone Lauren Mahoney Myrna Adams & Herb West Joanna Costantino Lauren Willams Nancy Carter Jodie Kelley Leonida Pugal Nancy McDuff Jody Clay-Warner Lesley Wilsker Nancy Pickhardt John Dyke Letty Ashworth Nancy Thomas John Packer Lila Ralston Natasha Cominotto John Parker Linda McKeveny Nathaniel Godwin John Schuenemeyer Lisa Boyd Nichelle Evans Jonathan Harvey Lloyd Fernandes Nick Rolader Jordan Armour Lori Dubuc Nicole Herrick Joseph Kollo Lorie Smith Nina Hellerstein Joyce Hocker Lynne Wrigley Nita Sardana Juli Eschenbach Maggie York Nkiruka Nweke Julie Tharpe Marcia & Royce Woosley Pam Lampson Justin Smith Margaret & Steve Hays Pat Staub Kara Krohn Margaret Scavo Patricia Bell-Scott Karen & Frank Pasztor Maria Britt Patricia Holmes Karen Adams & Christopher Maria Cseh Paul Halpern Muste Maria Mandel Peggy Galis Karen Stark Marilyn & Elliot Gootman Pippin Lynn Kate Blane Marilynn & Dick Smith Prisca Zaccaria Katherine Crapo Marni Barrett Rachel Albert Katherine Spence Martin Coleman Rachel Bryan Katherine Spindler Mary & Chris Jones Rachel Rolader Kathleen Cook Mary Anderson Rachel Watkins Kathleen Harris Mary Erlanger Rebecca Resinski Kathy Bangle Mary Feitler Regina Schofield Kathy Hoard Mary Toepfer Rhiannon Eades Katie Chaudoin MaryAnn Moran & Ken Ross Rhonda Suka Katie Jaffe Mauricio James Richard Boone Katie Lawson Meg Amstutz Riley Salon Kecia Thomas Megan Bruening Rob Colquett Kellie Steedman Megan Janus Robyn Hodess Kelly M. Cortez Megan Stark Rozelia Park Ken Johnson Meghan Martin Sabrina Sexton Kevin Kilburn Meghann Rusert Sally Larsen Khyshan Perlman Melanie Pearch Sally Mundell Kim & Ches Smith Michael Martin Samantha Faklaris Kimberly Frum Michael Sheehan Sandra & Stan Kays Kiwanii Ash Michael Williams Sandra Thomas Kori OeXmann Michele & Thomas Simpson Sarah Anderson

22 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund Sarah Boltz Sarah Bryan September Hoeler Shannon Wilder Sharon Cohen Sharyn Dickerson Shawne Jacobs Shayna Gaspard Sheila Mahoney Shelsey Monroy Sheryl Fitzgerald Shiv Bijlani Stephanie & Sanford Salzinger Todd Henry Virginia DeLillo Stephanie Benfield Tracy White Virginia Wohlford Stephen Decker Trisha & Thomas Reeves W. Jefferson Holt Sue & Ed Wilde University Georgia College of Wanda White Susan & Gene Hendel Education William Sotter Susan & Ryan Wells University of Tennessee Campus Susan Berrong Chest Committee Susan Estep Vanessa Mitchell Susan Quinlan Vicki Breman Susan Winton Vicki Connell Suzanne Smith Vicki Hansen Sylvia Hillyard Pannell & Clifton Victor Wilson W. Pannell Virginia Carver & Henry Raichle Ted Toborg Teresa Curtis Terrell Dinkins Theresa Cullen Theresa Fleming Theresa Wright Tiffany Diers Tim Swango Tina Highfill Tina McCullough

Annual Report 2019 23 In Honor Of GIVEN IN HONOR OF DONORS

All of our mothers ��Heatherleigh Navarre All the hardworking women out there ��Valerie Bell Amy R. Gillespie ��Laine Doggett Ann Puckett ��Pat Puckett Ayn Jackson ��Tiffany Jackson Bert Prestegard ��Carla Buss Betsy Bach ��Deborah Frandsen Carol Kurtz ��Robin Gladstone, Marilyn & Elliot Gootman Carole Baxter and Cherrie Crewse, my wonderful grandmothers ��Alexis Crewse Catherine Ballou Kleiner ��Heather and Scott Kleiner Christobel Christian ��Rosamond White Cody Green ��Chris Franklin Corey and Lisa Green ��Chris Franklin Courtney Huffman ��Hannah Furr Donna Thompson ��Kate Walbert Dorothy G. Wilbanks ��Patricia Bell-Scott Edith Shadler ��Sheryl Fitzgerald Gail Carter Dendy ��Rozelia Park, Angela Clifton, Ivie Bowman Grady and Helen Franklin ��Chris Franklin Gretchen Maclachlan ��Jessica Gauthier Heather Kleiner ��Betty Jean Craige, Judy Carpenter, Susan Schaffer, Letitia Smith, Paula & Marsha Smith Heidi Davidson ��Lois & William Gorodetzer Helen Wilkes ��Heather & Scott Kleiner Ilene Roggensach ��Ken Johnson Jennie Wenger ��Royce and Marcia Woosley Joy Franklin and Bob Currie ��Chris Franklin Karen Sterk ��Betsy Bach Karen, LaTrena and Alexis ��Margaret Holt and Stell Kefalas Katherine Bacher ��Brian Eaton, Virginia DeLillo Kellirae Boann Adcock ��Craig Schroeder LaTrena Stokes, JRF Alumnae + Scholars ��Sue Lawrence and Larry Morris Lucy Rowland ��Mary Feitler Mara Shaw ��Chrissy Marlowe Margaret Holt ��Liese & Daniel DerVartanian, Stell Kefalas Marilynn & Dick Smith ��Charles Smith Cathy & Mark Franklin ��Chris Franklin Mary Hepburn ��Valerie Hepburn Michael Kiermaier ��Shiv Bijlani Michael Purser ��Richard Henneman and Janet Fath Miss Carter Dendy ��Gail & Larry Dendy Pamela Whitten ��Emilie Smith Patricia Q. Sheehan ��Michael Sheehan Peg Olson ��Carol Murdock Ray and Candace ��Chris Franklin Rosa Green ��Wanda White Sara Jackson ��Theresa Fleming Sarah Hollis Busbee ��Emily Blackstone Seth and Shannon Wilson ��Chris Franklin Stephen Lobo ��Shiv Bijlani Will Tilton ��Bobby Tilton Yedalis Ruiz ��Susan & Ryan Wells Zoe Lance ��Elizabeth Lance

24 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund Memorials IN MEMORIAM DONORS Barbara Lawrence ��Sue Lawrence and Larry Morris Bennie Marshall ��Deborah Roberts Bernice “Bunny” Halpern ��Paul Halpern Bertha “B” Holt ��W. Jefferson Holt Doris H. Giese ��Kay A. Giese & David Sweat Edith Schadler ��Sheryl Fitzgerald, Ruth Bettandorff Edna H. Nigro ��Kirsten Nigro, Lloyd Nigro George Koch ��Michael Martin, Kate Blane, Roderic Simpson, Elinor Rees, John Schuenemeyer Helen Duncan McDonald ��Ann McDonald Hildegard Ebell ��Laura Bierema & Mark Ebell Janet Pomeroy ��Larry Pomeroy Janice Mary Armentrout ��Sharon & Renato Santos Jeannette Rankin ��Beth Judy Laura Ann Phinizy Segrest ��Jennifer Segrest Laura K. Levine ��Elizabeth Levine Mae Sterk ��Karen Sterk & Ron Warren Martha Carr ��David Uttal Mary Faye Brumby ��Donna Brumby Mary Kinman ��Alice Kinman Nan Pendergrast ��Heather & Scott Kleiner, Gretchen & Bruce Maclachlan Peggy Beard ��Virginia Wohlford Ray Crockett ��Dorrie Crockett Rebecca A. Barnette ��Wendell Dawson Rebecca Quattlebaum ��Susan Elkins Sandra Ashley ��Kurt Ashley Sara “Peggy” Beard ��Betsy Goss Vera & Ann Purser & Connie Braxton ��Jean Braxton & Gary Andrew Willie Bell Warren ��Jannie Warren & David Green

Annual Report 2019 25 Scholarships ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Alexandra Kilpatrick Award...... Alexandra Kilpatrick & Donna Zenor Barbara H. Lawrence Award...... Sue Lawrence & Larry Morris Bertha B. Holt...... W. Jefferson Holt Bessie Tift College Alumnae Award ...... Tift College Alumnae Catherine Ballou Kleiner Award...... Heather & Scott Kleiner Cindy Short Memorial Award ...... Gail Cowie Ethelynn Stuckey Award...... Stephanie Stuckey-Benfield Forest Stewart Hillyard Award...... Sylvia Hillyard Pannell George & Mary Bailey Award...... Susan Bailey Greta Kleiner Award...... Heather & Scott Kleiner Hardeep Sodhi Award...... Mimi Sodhi Mabel Davison Award...... Nancy & Ralph Davison Mattie Newton Traylor Award...... Sarajane Love Michael Erlanger Award...... Mary Erlanger Sherrie Ford Award...... Juniper Ford & Friends Vera & Anne Purser Award...... Michael Purser & Caleb Hannan

SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS Anonymous Foundation Award...... Anonymous Bailey Award...... Susan Bailey Battelle Foundation Award...... Battelle Bennett Award...... Amanda Bennett Brill Award...... Ron & Lisa Brill CAM Foundation Award...... CAM Foundation Dendy Award...... Gail Dendy Hepburn Award...... Mary & Lawrence Hepburn Hildegard Ebell Award...... Laura Bierema & Mark Ebell Irving Family Award...... Joe Irving Judy Family Foundation Award...... Judy Family Foundation Margaret Holt Award...... Margaret Holt & Stell Kefalas Nute Award...... Jane & Donald Nute Nigro Award...... Kristen Nigro & Lloyd Nigro Perry Award...... Elissa Perry Pollock Award...... Libby Pollock Ralph Davison Award...... Nancy Davison Rivers Award...... Reita Rivers Santos Award...... Sharon & Renato Santos Walbert Award...... Kate Walbert Wenger Award...... Jennie & Jeffrey Wenger

26 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund Scholarships 2019 Highlight

EMERGING SCHOLARS FINISH LINE FUND

Emerge Scholarships was an Atlanta based scholarship fund for nontraditional women students in Georgia. In FY19 Emerge Scholarships became part of the Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund. We are over the moon excited to have this wonderful program as part of JRF. We started the Emerging Scholars Finish Line Fund to help Georgia women with retroactive scholarships (for shortages they had with their program.) We were able to fund 34 women across the Technical College System of GA with grants anywhere from $40 to $700. We look forward to deepening our relationships with the women we serve in Georgia in general and in the Atlanta metro area specifically.

$11,254 in scholarships awarded to 34 women 4 graduates in May 2019 100% employment rate for all Spring graduates 97% persistence rate for 2019 awardees Average age of awardees is 37 years old

PROGRAMS OF STUDY Health...... 24 students Education...... 2 students Business Tech...... 2 students Welding...... 1 student Law Enforcement...... 1 student Accounting...... 1 student Horticulture...... 1 student Cosmetology...... 1 student General...... 1 student

I can’t begin to tell you how many sleepless nights I’ve had worrying about how my tuition was going to get paid… You gave me the opportunity to continue my education.

This scholarship means the world to me… I’m able to continue on this semester.

I will forever be grateful for the Emerging Scholars Finish Line Fund. Thank you for making a difference in my present life thus adding more value to my future!

Annual Report 2019 27 2019 JRF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION READER VOLUNTEERS

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28 Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund Rebecca Chan Regina Scofield Regina Smith Rhonda Frasier Rhonda Suka Rita Houser-Jones Robin Cannon Roland Adams Rosamond White Rose Walker Ruth Bettandorff Ruth Hernandez Ruth Elizabeth Conine Nakano Ryan Wong Said Mirpour Sandra Langlois Shantee El Sharon Bradley Simona Alexander Stacey Thomas Stephanie Richardson Sue Lawrence Sulean Carruthers-Norris Susan Fierro-Baig Susan Larry Susan Schaffer Susan M Smith Tanya Dowdy Terra Davis Theresa Duggar Tiffany Davis Tracy Cosgrove Tracy Vaden Tracy White Tracy Wilson Triniti Levy Trisha Sheahan Valerie Kimbrough Vicki Connell Vickie Rickards Yadira Rivera-Cintron Yolonda Patterson Yulonda Martin Zaheerah Biggers Zorica Jovanoska

Annual Report 2019 29 BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF Afshan Ali Jane Hale Hopkins Karen Sterk Betsy Bach Rob Larsen LaTrena Artist Genie Chamberlin Michele Ozumba Alexis Crewse Michelle Cook Frank Pasztor Tylanna Baker Courtney Davis Libby Pollock Susan Elkins Kimberly Reeve Robin Hatcher Angela Roffle Danine Hodge Maxine Thomas 1 Huntington Road, Suite 701 Nelson Holland Charmaine Wilson Athens, GA 30606 | (706) 208-1211 www.rankinfoundation.org