Fed Atlanta’s interim head Cheryl Venable

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From 4-H to the Fed: How raising steers led to the central bank for this exec

Cheryl Venable joined the Fed after graduating college with a degree in finance and economics.

Norfolk Southern chief mechanical officer Dianne Barnett

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She started as a clerk at Norfolk Southern. Now she’s a top executive.

Tulsa Welding School’s local campus president wants to create more visibility for women in trades.

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Welding school leader seeks more women in trades as modern Rosie the Riveters

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Need help building something complex in Georgia? That’s her team’s specialty.

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From runways to highways, her Atlanta construction firm has blazed paths

Eighteen months ago, Cati Diamond Stone (center) became CEO of CHRIS 180, an Atlanta organization serving children and families through mental health support, foster care and adoption and housing for youth facing homelessness. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

Diagnosis prompted lawyer to rethink her career. Now she’s a nonprofit CEO.

A breast cancer diagnosis forced Cati Diamond Stone to rethink her future, and she found a new purpose at CHRIS 180.

Former Turner manager is now leading Georgia Works through transformation

This exec worked her way up to Truist’s top job in Georgia. Here’s how.

Bank co-founded by Bernice King launches debit card to help Georgia mothers

The hard work behind Jayda Cheaves' success story

Jayda Cheaves says her success stems from more than a decade of entrepreneurship, consistency and hard work starting at age 16.

She went from teacher to Atlanta nonprofit leader mentoring young women

From Poshmark to a pop-up, Jayda Cheaves embraces change and inclusivity

Meals on Wheels Atlanta CEO is preparing the nonprofit for its next course

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Events

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9th Annual Meals On Wheels Atlanta Power Luncheon

September 17, 2026

11:30 AM

1705 Commerce Dr NW Building, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

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The 9th Annual Meals On Wheels Atlanta Power Luncheon brings together influential leaders and changemakers for an afternoon of inspiring conversation, meaningful connection, and fresh perspectives.

This year's theme, Curating a Life of Style & Impact, explores how the worlds of fashion, beauty, design, and entertainment can shape not only the lives we create for ourselves, but the impact we leave on others.

Through candid conversations with visionaries who have built careers rooted in creativity, confidence, and purpose, guests will leave inspired to define success on their own terms.

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