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This trailblazing Atlanta doctor broke barriers in sports medicine

Dr. Letha Griffin served as a team physician for Georgia State University for more than 35 years.

Grant helps Atlanta Ballet choreographer and new mom bring a dance to life

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3 Atlanta women turning family recipes into business opportunities

Dream partners to eliminate $10M in debt for Atlanta families

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Dream president Morgan Shaw Parker blazing path for women in sports careers

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Former Turner executive finds inspiration at Atlanta Braves front office

From left to right: Kiya Lacey, Mikkoh, Cleotrvppv, DJ Exel, Bomb Jahlaam and La Superiorrr (Illustration: Broly Su/AJC)

Female DJs of color run Atlanta’s nightlife. Here’s how they make the party pop.

Meet six female DJs of color who’ve helped shape Atlanta’s nightlife by prioritizing a shared vision for communal belonging and acceptance.

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Atlanta’s future depends on women — and systems that support them — thriving

7 Atlanta women who helped put the city on the national art map

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She inherited the family business. And her mother’s juice obsession.

From left, Delta Air Lines' Chief Marketing Officer Alicia Tillman, Goodr CEO Jasmine Crowe-Houston and UTA executive Dina Marto. (Miguel Martinez, Arvin Temkar and, Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Here are some Atlanta leaders you should know this Women’s History Month

Take a moment this Women’s History Month to check out our collection of AJC Her+Story profiles and stories about some of the leading women across metro Atlanta.

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Atlanta Hawks and Girl Scouts execs on what it takes to thrive as a leader

‘United We Dream’: Atlanta’s WNBA, MLS team up for retail collaboration

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During Women’s History Month, encourage girls who want to pursue STEM fields

Got an event for women in business to list on the AJC Her+Story page? Email herstory@ajc.com with the details.

Events

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Leading through the Shift-Workforce Strategy in an AI Accelerated Economy

April 29, 2026

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

3423 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA

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Advances in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools are reshaping how work gets done across industries—from aviation and logistics to retail, manufacturing, and government. While the pace of change is accelerating, organizations have an opportunity to thoughtfully prepare their workforce strategies for what’s ahead.

Moderated by Paul Varnedoe, the session is designed for leaders across industries who are thinking about how to position their organizations and their people for long term success in an AI-enabled economy.

Expect candid dialogue, real world examples, and practical insight into how organizations are rethinking hiring, training, and advancement to meet the demands of a rapidly changing labor market.

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