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Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, has been appointed to the board of directors for Georgia Power. As president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, she brings a wealth of experience, emphasizing community growth and healthcare access. Under her leadership, MSM has excelled in training primary care physicians and addressing healthcare disparities in Georgia. Montgomery Rice’s addition to the board underscores Georgia Power’s commitment to community empowerment and educational initiatives.
Atlanta, Georgia – Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for Georgia Power, marking a significant appointment for the company. Montgomery Rice, who is the president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), is recognized as the first woman to lead the institution since it was founded. Her addition to the board reflects Georgia Power’s commitment to fostering community support and growth.
Montgomery Rice has been at the helm of MSM since 2011, during which time she has transformed the school into a leading educator of primary care physicians. MSM ranks among the top medical schools in the United States for its social mission, significantly contributing to healthcare education and equity across Georgia. Under her leadership, MSM has expanded its reach by establishing new regional medical campuses in Albany and Columbus. These campuses aim to increase access to healthcare education while simultaneously bolstering local workforce development and promoting economic growth in their respective areas.
Kim Greene, chairman, president, and CEO of Georgia Power, expressed optimism about Montgomery Rice’s leadership qualities, stating that her experience could potentially enhance the company’s performance and benefit its customers. Montgomery Rice’s leadership philosophy closely aligns with Georgia Power’s vision of supporting and empowering local communities.
Prior to her role at MSM, Montgomery Rice held several notable positions at various health centers, including serving as founding director of the Center for Women’s Health Research at Meharry Medical College. Her contributions have been widely recognized in the healthcare sector for her transformational leadership and strategic approach to addressing health issues that impact communities.
In addition to her work at MSM, Montgomery Rice has been active on many boards, both at the national and local levels. Such boards include UnitedHealth Group and the Executive Committee of the Atlanta Metro Chamber. She also serves on the Georgia Commission on Women, showcasing her dedication to improving health and empowerment initiatives for women and underrepresented communities.
Montgomery Rice holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Her accolades include multiple honorary degrees, recognition from the Horatio Alger Award, and numerous entries on Georgia Trend Magazine‘s list of 100 Most Influential Georgians.
Georgia Power has a long-standing commitment to educational initiatives, evidenced by its investment of over $10.6 million in education-related endeavors in 2024. The company also supports Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), highlighted recently by a significant multi-year initiative that pledges $50 million to assist HBCU students through scholarships, internships, and leadership development programs.
In recognition of its efforts to improve health and well-being in Georgia, Georgia Power received the Louis C. Brown MD Vanguard Award from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2019. This award exemplifies the company’s ongoing dedication to enhancing community health outcomes and education.
As Montgomery Rice joins the board of Georgia Power, her extensive background in healthcare delivery and community engagement is expected to provide valuable insights and foster initiatives aimed at uplifting the communities the company serves.
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