YLC/Junior League of Nashville Class 2019 Graduates on May 14

YLC/Junior League of Nashville Class 2019 Graduates on May 14

May 21, 2019 | Junior League Alumni

YLC is excited to announce the graduates of YLC/Junior League Class 2019! In the 15th year of a successful partnership between YLC and Junior League of Nashville, this year’s class of 30 participants met weekly starting March 5 for training sessions to learn crucial skills needed for today’s nonprofit leadership roles. Congratulations and good luck to the following graduates with their one-year board internships and future volunteer leadership opportunities: Brittany Adams (Dollar General Corporation); Taryn Anderson (TKA Consulting, LLC); Carmen April-Washington, DPM (The Foot and Ankle Healthcare Center); Lauren Braun (RBC Wealth Management); Angela Ciklin, MD (Obstetrician-Gynecologist); Renee Dias (Vanderbilt University Medical Center); Catherine Grace (community volunteer); Ellie Grove (Community Brands); Keiana Hastings (Ramsey Solutions); Niki Heller, CPA (Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.—An Aristocrat Company); Meagan Howard (Vanderbilt University Medical Center); Tanisha Kizer (First South Financial Credit Union); Megan Koontz (National Multiple Sclerosis Society); Rachel Lemons (ONE Tennessee); Elaine Naughton (Bass, Berry & Sims PLC); Melissa Poole (HORNE LLP); Brianna Powell (Bass, Berry & Sims); Katherine Redding (Office of Tennessee Attorney General); Lindsey Sexton (Second Circuit Court, Davidson County); Jessie Slate, CPA (PwC); Kimberly Speciale (HCA Healthcare); Morgan Stewart (Digital Reasoning); Samantha Kerwin Tate (The Scheduling Institute); Rachel Thomasson (Junior League of Nashville); Melanie Tomlyn (Cherokee Equity Corporation); Ericha Turner (The Daniel Group); Brooke Walker (Vanderbilt University Medical Center); Margaret Claire Walker (BKD); Tanya Washington (University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service); and Megan Williams (Cordell and Cordell).

See the photos from the opening session at JLN HQ on 3/5/19 here.

Christy Martin of YLC Class 61 Earns Doctorate in Education

Christy Martin of YLC Class 61 Earns Doctorate in Education

May 13, 2019 | Nashville Alumni

Congratulations to Christy Martin (Class 61) who received her doctorate in education with a concentration in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University on May 4. A 2013 YLC graduate, she earned an MBA in Nonprofit Management from Lipscomb University and a bachelor’s in Business Management and Organizational Development from Bethel College. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, Dr. Martin!

YLC Mentor Program Kickoff Reception at Millennium Brokerage Group on 5/8/19

YLC Mentor Program Kickoff Reception at Millennium Brokerage Group on 5/8/19

May 11, 2019 | All Alumni

The 2019 YLC Mentor Program had its kickoff reception on May 8 at Millennium Brokerage Group in Brentwood, with the largest group of YLC alumni participating in the fourth year of the program. Twenty-two YLC alumni were matched with 22 recent YLC graduates to serve as professional and personal advisors through regular monthly meetings, emails and phone calls. The purpose of the program is for the participants to discuss professional and career issues, community service and board issues, and to learn and grow from opportunities, challenges and successes. See the photos from the reception at https://www.flickr.com/photos/yleaders/albums/72157680350794518  including this one below of YLC board chair Josh Livingston (Class 60), left, YLC board member and CFO at Millennium Kerri Burton (YLC/Junior League Class 2007), and mentor program chair Kyle Young Class 59).

Young Leaders Council Spring 2019 Mixer

May 10, 2019 | All Alumni

Come celebrate the graduation of the three spring 2019 classes, along with YLC staff, faculty and board members at InsBank, located at 5614 Franklin Pike Circle in Brentwood. Ample parking is available on-site. Appetizers and one drink ticket included, plus cash bar. Cost is $15 per person and guests are welcome. RSVP here by May 17. Thanks to Katherine Daniels, InsBank AVP and member of YLC Class 72, for sharing your space with us!