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Steering Committee

Thank you to the volunteers below for their leadership and generous support of the 2024 A Family Affair.

Anne Barge Clegg, Co-Chair
Anne Barge Clegg is a world-renowned bridal gown designer who was enchanted by weddings from a young age. Anne’s involvement with A Family Affair is in honor of her husband Terry, who suffered with Alzheimer’s and in appreciation of the brilliant doctors and staff at GADRC who provided heartfelt support and care.

Pearlann Horowitz, Co-Chair
In 1999, Pearlann and her husband Jerry founded the non-sectarian Zimmerman-Horowitz independent living program, generously funding it to ensure its lasting impact.  Appointed by Governor Zell Miller, Pearlann served on the governor’s council on developmental disabilities for 5 years, embodying Eleanor Roosevelt's belief: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Her involvement with A Family Affair is in recognition of Jerry who passed away in 2022 after living with Alzheimer’s for many years.

Roger J. Smith, Co-Chair
Roger is a historic preservationist, perhaps best known for relocating the beautiful Randolph Lucas Jones House to its current location in Ansley Park.  His involvement with A Family Affair has been inspired by his father, Jack Cutts Smith, an Emory alumnus who battled Alzheimer’s disease.

Edwina and Tom Johnson, Honorary Co-Chairs

Edwina and Tom serve as honorary co-chairs of A Family Affair (AFA) in support of their daughter Christa Johnson Shaffer who was recently diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of Alzheimer's. In addition to their involvement in AFA, Tom serves on the Emory Brain Health Executive Advisory Council and was a founding member of the Addiction Alliance of Georgia (AAG) advocating for the partnership between Hazelden Betty Ford and Emory and raising significant funds to bring the AAG to Atlanta. In 2023, Tom was recognized as Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Tom is the former CEO of the Los Angels Times and Cable News Network (CNN). Edwina is a community volunteer previously serving on a number of boards including the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Lady Bird Johnson’s Wildlife Federation.