About Us

About Us

The Georgia Federation of Democratic Women is the official Georgia chapter of the National Federation of Democratic Women. Founded in 1971, NFDW is the Democratic National Committee’s official women’s organization and receives one seat on the DNC Executive Committee and three seats on the DNC. Likewise, the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women hold one seat on the Democratic Party of Georgia Executive Committee.

Our Mission

The Democratic Party and women share common values and priorities, including supporting our families, protecting our country, and advancing the issues that matter most to women of all ages and ethnicities. Our elected Democratic leaders in Congress and across the country continue to work tirelessly to advance progress for women in every respect. That’s why women vote Democratic.

The Georgia Federation of Democratic Women engages women in our democracy through a wide array of political activities, including providing its members with substantive information, discussion, and action items, along with opportunities to hear from and interact with party leaders. We strive to raise the political awareness of women in Georgia.

As members of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women, we believe in the value of the individual and that government, while protecting life, liberty, and the property of individuals, must also be responsive to their collective needs and wills. To this end we encourage full, timely, and equal opportunity for all and promote the election of candidates for local, state, and national office who will serve with competence, common sense, and compassion.  To live up to these values, we plan and organize meetings and programs both on the state level and in our local chapters around the state. 

Objectives:

  • To promote and encourage qualified women to seek political office and to serve on government boards and agencies.
  • To promote the election of Democrats in all levels of government.
  • To support or oppose programs and issues related to women locally, nationally and internationally. 
  • To provide opportunities for our volunteers and members to improve our country beyond the ballot through service projects.

We have been working around the state in various counties engaging women and educating voters. We have grown in presence and leadership, and have been empowered, inspired and successful in our journey.

    Officers:

    President – Chinita Allen
    1st Vice President – June Krise
    2nd Vice President – Sandra Flores
    3rd Vice President – Andrea Priester 
    Treasurer – Annetta Fisher
    Corresponding Secretary – Madhusmita Behera 
    Recording Secretary – Patricia Lovett

    Local Chapters:

    1st Congressional Democratic Women
    President- Sabrina Newby

    4th Congressional Federation of Democratic Women
    President – Phyllis D. Hatcher

    9th Congressional District Democratic Women’s Network
    President – Teresa Gay  

    Augusta Columbia Democratic Women’s Club
    President – Sarah Moody

    Chatham County Democratic Women
    President – Dr. Deirdre Grim

    Clayton County Democratic Women
    President – Amaris Cummings

    Cobb County Democratic Women
    President – Elaine Turner

    CSRA Augusta Richmond Democratic Women
    President – Betty Reece

    DeKalb Democratic Women
    President – Jo Handy Sewell

    Douglas County Democratic Women’s Council
    President – Pamela Roshell

    Fannin Federation of Democratic Women
    President – Sue Hoagland

    Fayette Democratic Women
    President – Sara Cookson

    Fulton County Democratic Women
    President – Dianne Rogers

    Greater Atlanta Democratic Women 
    President – Rebecca Wheeler

    Gwinnett County Democratic Women
    President – Tracey Fisher

    Henry County Federation of Democratic Women
    President – Cherice Hollis

    Muskogee County Democratic Women
    Open

    Ocheegee Federation of Democratic Women
    President – Liz Johnson 

    Pierce County Democratic Women
    President – Racquell Scott 

    Rockdale/Newton Democratic Women’s Club 
    President – Debbie Hillman

    Savannah Democratic Women 
    President – Melissa Nadia Viviana

    South Metro Democratic Women’s Council 
    President – Gloria Jenkins

    Valdosta Federation of Democratic Women
    President – OPEN

    Start a chapter in your area!

    Contact any of our officers for information and guidance on starting new chapters. They will be glad to assist.