Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice named to Georgia Power Board of Directors
Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice
President & CEO, Morehouse School of Medicine
Georgia Power announced today that it has elected Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, FACOG, to the company's board of directors. Montgomery Rice currently serves as the president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), an institution she has served since 2011. A renowned infertility specialist and researcher, she was the first woman named to lead the freestanding medical institution, which is among the nation's leading educators of primary care physicians and recognized as the top institution among U.S. medical schools for social missions.
Under her leadership, MSM has extended its impact across Georgia – beyond metro Atlanta – through the creation of regional medical campuses in Albany and Columbus. These sites are not only expanding access to health education but are also driving local workforce development, strengthening regional infrastructure, and supporting long-term economic growth. By training and retaining talent in resource-limited areas, MSM plays a critical role in building stronger communities – goals that directly align with Georgia Power's longstanding commitment to citizenship and uplifting the communities in which it operates.