NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 8, 2021) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has elected 13 new members to its Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 term. New members represent leaders in the legal, finance, business, and media sectors.“This past year has challenged nonprofit organizations like never before, and I’m grateful for the steady leadership and expertise that was exhibited by our board of directors during this time,” said YWCA President and CEO Sharon K. Roberson. “I’m excited to welcome our newest members to this outstanding group of community leaders and am confident they will help move our mission forward.”New YWCA board members include:Lara Crouch, Director Client Experience, Nashville PredatorsJames Crumlin, Member/Attorney Bone McAllester Norton PLLCIrwin Fisher, Community VolunteerJoey Hatch, Community VolunteerLatrisha Jemison, Regional Community Affairs Manager, Regions Marcia Masulla, Owner, RoarEleanor McDonald, Chief Legal Counsel, Ingram IndustriesJayme Parmakian, Shareholder Tax, LBMCRoberta Pettis, President and Founder, FocusWorks ConsultingKristy Sinkfield, Director Strategy and Innovation, Vanderbilt University Medical CenterValerie Smith Molette, CAO, DeloitteAlecia Wynn, Managing Director, Ankura ConsultingVicki Yates, Anchor, News Channel 5Amanda Weeks-Geveden, Senior Vice President, Managing Director at U.S. Bank is the new YWCA board chair and Cynthia Whitfield-Story, Chief Executive Officer at INSPIRE1, LLC Consulting Firm, is board chair-elect. For a full list of YWCA Board of Directors, click here.YWCA also named 15 new members to its Junior Board Committee (JBC). The JBC is a vibrant group of young professionals who exhibit outstanding community leadership, philanthropy, and have a passion for making Nashville safe for women and girls.New YWCA JBC members include:Caroline Askew Hoerner, TVA Economic DevelopmentJaMita BoBo, U.S. District Court – Middle District of TennesseeSparkle Buntyon, Sparkle Christine Executive CoachingVeronica Clark, University of Tennessee Center for Industrial ServicesJewell Dickins, Meharry Medical CollegeJessica Earnest, Tractor Supply CompanyMeghan Gwaltney, FiftyForwardLaKishia Harris, MSAP CoordinatorMikea James, BridgestoneDestini Jones, Meharry Medical CollegeNona Joseph, TN Dept. of Substance Abuse & Mental HealthBrittany Macon, Maynard, Cooper & GaleElizabeth Morse, AnkuraDrew Singleton, Regions BankChase Watson, HCA Click here to learn more about the YWCA’s JBC.About YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee: For 123 years, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has helped women, girls, and families in Nashville and Middle Tennessee build safer, more self-sufficient lives. YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Programs include Domestic Violence Services, Girls Inc., AMEND Together, Dress for Success Nashville, and the Family Learning Center. For more information, visit https://ywcanashville.com, follow us on twitter @YWCANashville and find us on Facebook facebook.com/YWCANashville.###