“Reliable Rides: The Importance of Dependable Transportation”
Having access to reliable transportation is essential for individuals as it allows them to get to work, school, medical appointments, training opportunities, and other critical resources. It also provides greater opportunities for social and economic growth.
The Women Who Rule campaign, led by United Way WOMEN UNITED®, is committed to this endeavor through fundraising and awareness. Women leaders and local change-makers from all backgrounds inspire others to donate and serve their community in new ways.
Fueling the Fund
The WOMEN UNITED® Transportation Fund provides gas cards, bus passes, minor car repairs, and more to help increase access to reliable transportation.
As part of the Women Who Rule Luncheon, we’re offering a heartfelt way to celebrate the incredible women who inspire you. With a donation of $150 or more to the Women United® Transportation Fund, you can honor a woman who rules in your life.
We will recognize your honoree on our social media with her photo and your message of appreciation.
2025 Luncheon
WOMEN UNITED® hosts their annual Women Who Rule Luncheon to celebrate working together to improve lives by providing access to safe and reliable transportation to those in need throughout the Coastal Empire. In addition to honoring the Woman of the Year, the luncheon will feature a panel of incredible women leaders highlighting stories of hope and triumph.
The proceeds from Women Who Rule are dedicated to WOMEN UNITED®’s mission to improve lives and provide access to reliable transportation.
Woman of the Year
Panelists
This inspiring panel of women will share their life stories and advice for other women in the community.
Event Committee
Jennifer Abshire, Abshire Public Relations
Melissa Allen Foster, St. Joseph’s/Candler
Cecilia Arango, Thomas & Hutton
Jenna Barzaga, Women in Construction/Parker Scott Properties
Mahogany Bowers, The Y Bar
Maja Ciric, America’s Second Harvest of Coastal GA
Cynthia Cradduck, Savannah Technical College
Susan Dailey, Realty One
Jennifer Davenport, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
Emily Doherty, Great Oaks Bank
Andrea Dove, HunterMaclean
Neilie Dunn, Neilie Dunn PR
Theresa Falker, SNF Liberty County
Wendi Ferrell, Savannah Christian Preparatory School
Aileen Gabbey, Productive Nonprofits
Marianne Ganem-Poppell, Savannah Master Calendar & Simply Savannah Marketing
Jenny Gentry, Chase Bank
Jackie Gilbert-Grant, Sanctuary of Praise Christian Assembly
Susan Hancock, Abshire Public Relations
Amelia Harper, IQVIA
Mary Catherine Holloway, Hussey Gay Bell
LaMeisha Hunter, Effingham Hospital and Effingham UWCE Advisory Board Chair
Mia Mance, Mia Talks Media & Marketing; Dick Broadcasting
Laura Moore, BankSouth
Diana Morrison, Ad Specialty Services
Tara Nobles, Colonial Group Inc.
Julie Olsen, Workplace Advancement Strategies
Luella Sanders, VyStar Credit Union
Chelsea Sawyer, Chatham County Emergecy Management
Roseanne Smith, Queensborough National Bank
Abby Smith, LEAP Youth Development and Effingham Campaign Chair
Jill Strauss, Savannah Magazine
Daniette Thomas, House of Daniette
Julie Wade, Wade Law and Consulting
Maria Whitfield, Savannah Harbor Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority
SPONSORS
