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About the Georgia Electrologists Association (GEA)

Dedicated to advancing professionalism, safety, and education in permanent hair removal across Georgia.

Who We Are

Welcome to the Georgia Electrologists Association (GEA). We are a professional membership organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in the permanent hair removal industry. Our mission is to:

  • Support electrologists with continuing education and professional development
  • Promote the highest level of safety and sterilization practices
  • Provide the public with access to skilled, trained professionals they can trust
Georgia electrologists are allied health professionals with formal credentials, including a minimum of 600 hours of training, ensuring clients receive safe and expert care.

Our Commitment to Education

Education is at the heart of everything we do. Each year, GEA members participate in regular seminars, meetings, and workshops, where they can:

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Learn about the latest advancements in hair removal technology and safety

Share knowledge and discuss industry issues with peers

This dedication to education means our members stay current with techniques, equipment, sterilization procedures, and universal precautions — ensuring the best experience for every client.

Electrolysis Schools in Georgia

(GEA REQUIRES 600 HOURS OF TRAINING)

  • ENLIGHTENED ELECTROLYSIS EDUCATION – CONTACT – SHERI WILLIAMS, CPE – Roswell, GA. 678-689-4720

ELECTROLOGIST CERTIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND DEFINITIONS

(GEA REQUIRES 600 HOURS OF TRAINING)

  • Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE)
  • Certified Clinical Electrologist (CCE)
  • Licensed Electrologist (LE)

A Certified Professional Electrologist or Certified Clinical Electrologist is one who has paid to sit for a specialized, registered, and closely governed examination, and by passing with high marks, has earned the right to use the designation, “Certified Professional Electrologist”, (CPE), or “Certified Clinical Electrologist”, (CCE).

A Licensed Electrologist is a designation given by states that have licensure requirements for Electrologists in that state. Once a person sits for the state exam and passes with high marks, they have earned the right to use the designation of “Licensed Electrologist”, (LE).

These are the only Electrology certifications recognized in the Electrology profession.

There are no certifications or licensures in the Electrology profession for “master, expert, or specialist”.

GEA Officers

President: Sheri Williams, CPE

Vice President: Isabel Ballester, CPE

Secretary: Isabel Ballester, CPE

Treasurer: Brianna Scott, CPE

Former GEA President

Immediate Past President: Voncille Burdette, CPE (2004-2025)

A Legacy of Service and Leadership

Voncille V. Burdette, CPE, CI devoted more than 40 years of her life to the field of electrology, serving as a true pioneer and steadfast leader. Her career was marked by sacrifice, integrity, and an unwavering belief in the dignity and confidence electrology restores. She served as President of the Association from 2004 to 2025, providing over two decades of faithful leadership that helped shape professional standards, education, and mentorship within the field.
Though now retired, Voncille’s legacy endures through the practitioners she guided, the foundations she helped build, and the countless lives impacted by her commitment. We honor her with deep gratitude and respect—as a trailblazer, servant leader, and cornerstone of our association’s history.

Guidance for Clients

When looking for an electrologist, it is important to research their credentials and training. By choosing a GEA member, you are selecting a professional who has committed to staying current, safe, and effective in their practice.

Looking for a truly permanent solution?


Visit our Member Directory or enter your ZIP code in the search tool to find a qualified electrologist near you.

Find a Member

Join the Georgia Electrologists Association

If you are an electrologist seeking to expand your expertise and connect with a professional community, we invite you to join GEA.
  • Complete the membership application thoroughly (incomplete applications cannot be processed).
  • Review the Gold Standard Membership Requirements and provide proof of all listed criteria.
Apply for Membership

Gold Standard Membership Requirements

To apply by mail, please print the application form and submit it with proof of requirements listed on the Gold Standard Membership Requirements document.

Mail your completed application and documents to:

Sheri Williams, CPE

President, Georgia ELECTROLOGISTS Association

295 W. Crossville Rd. Suite 810
Roswell, GA 30075

Chrissie Bader, CPE

Vice President Georgia Electrology Association

408 S. Hill St.
Griffin, Ga. 30224

The American Electrology Association (AEA), established in 1958, is the largest international nonprofit membership organization for permanent hair removal professionals. The AEA promotes the highest standards in Electrology education, practice and ethics and champions state licensing and regulation of the profession to protect the public interest. The American Electrology Association plays a key role in providing reliable and scientifically accurate information to its membership, the public, the medical community and government agencies.