Georgia Milton Sheats’ leadership has greatly contributed to SO Georgia (USA) becoming one of the largest and strongest Special Olympics Program in the World. In part to her dedication, the Program, as of 2010 boasted over 52,000 athletes and 21,000 volunteers. Georgia has also served as Chairwoman of the United States Leadership Council from 2008-2010, during which she used her influence to engage each CEO to serve an active committee member role. Presently, Georgia serves on The North American Leadership Council where she has led the development of a sister exchange Program between Special Olympics Georgia and St. Lucia. This Program will serve as a model for the development of at least 4 new sister Programs involving Special Olympics Programs from the Caribbean, US and Canada. In addition to the roles and accomplishments highlighted above, Georgia also serves in the following capacities: Sustaining Member of Atlanta Junior League, Leader of Atlanta’s Northside Youth Organization, Troop Leader of Girl Scouts, plus many other leadership affiliations.

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