YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee

A powerful way to wrap up the week. Thank you to our community partners and YWCA leadership who attended.

The Nashville Business Journal announced its inaugural class of C-Suite Awards honorees this week, and our amazing Chief Financial Officer, Latrina Adams, is on the list! The C-Suite Awards is the expansion of the Nashville Business Journal longtime CFO Awards and highlights executives in C-level roles, including chief financial officers, chief operating officers, chief information officers and chief diversity officers. We’re so proud to see Latrina recognized with this group of outstanding C-suite leaders across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Read more about the award here: (subscription) https://lnkd.in/gZw3UmAW

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 20, 2024) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is celebrating the 32nd Academy for Women of Achievement (AWA), presented by Amazon, recognizing seven women and one organization who have made their mark on Middle Tennessee. This inspiring group will be inducted into the AWA on Oct. 24 at the Music City Center. The 32nd AWA honorees are Ivanetta Davis Samuels, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Meharry Medical College; Michele Johnson, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Tennessee Justice Center; Rita Johnson-Mills, Independent Director and Regional President, CINQCARE; Sylvia Rapoport, Founding President of Centennial Park Conservancy, District Attorney’s Office Conviction Review Unit; The Honorable Emily J. Reynolds, Vice Chair, Tennessee Board of Regents, former Secretary of the U.S. Senate and Corporate Board Member,  Amanda Weeks-Geveden, Senior Wealth Advisor and Senior Vice President, 1834, a division of Old National Bank; Evette White, CEO/Executive Director, Leadership Nashville; and corporate honoree Ingram Industries. Read more about the 32nd AWA here: https://bit.ly/4cyL6cz

YWCA's Junior Board Committee (JBC) is at the forefront of expanding our reach within the Nashville community by actively supporting YWCA programs. With a focus on diversity in race, sexual orientation, interests, and occupations, JBC's membership leadership, and committees mirror the impactful initiatives we lead. Interested in learning more and possibly joining this group? Visit this link: https://lnkd.in/eMtVEJ6u DEADLINE to APPLY IS JUNE 15.

You don't want to miss this! There's still time to join the conversation today at noon... #webinar #ywcanashville #transit

Access to transportation impacts every aspect of our lives, from our ability to get to work, seek healthcare, and educate our children. Racism in transportation destroyed communities – including the construction of the interstate highway system in the 1960s and 70s that targeted Black and poor neighborhoods. Today, many low-income individuals, immigrants, and people of color continue to live in communities with a lack of infrastructure that harms them physically and economically. Join YWCA on Wed., May 29 as we gather experts and leaders to discuss how we can create transportation systems that serve as catalysts for broader societal change, and foster inclusivity, justice, and empowerment for all. Huge thanks to #NissanFoundation, AllianceBernstein & The Harnisch Foundation for supporting this initiative. Register for this free webinar on our website or this link: https://bit.ly/3QGFeFI

We're so proud to have our Shear Haven program and co-founder Susanne Shepherd Post featured on the national InvestigateTV+ program examining the crisis of domestic violence. Thank you to reporter Heather Graf for the in-depth coverage of the bipartisan SALONS Stories Act legislation and showing how important the beauty industry can be in stemming the crisis of domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is in need of help or support, call our 24-Hour Crisis & Support Helpline 800-334-4628 or text 615-983-5170. #EndDVNow #EndDomesticViolence #SALONSAct #SALONSSTORIESACT

We are so thankful for these strong leaders who make a difference in the lives of the brave survivors we serve every day. #EndDomesticViolence #YWCANashville #YWCA

Thanks Brentwood Lifestyle Magazine for featuring our Girls Inc. Executive Director, Vanessa Johnson and the local impact of our program in The Women’s Issue! We’re proud to be the local affiliate for Girls Inc. and inspired by the STRONG, SMART, & BOLD girls we serve every day. Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/eF3uC3-i #strongsmartbold #brentwoodlifestyle #girlsinc #empoweringwomen #empoweringgirls

Thanks Brentwood Lifestyle Magazine for featuring our Girls Inc. Executive Director, Vanessa Johnson and the local impact of our program in The Women’s Issue! We’re proud to be the local affiliate for Girls Inc. and inspired by the STRONG, SMART, & BOLD girls we serve every day. Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/eF3uC3-i #strongsmartbold #brentwoodlifestyle #girlsinc #empoweringwomen #empoweringgirls