Our Team

  • Sharon K. Roberson, Esq.

    Sharon K. Roberson, Esq.

    PRESIDENT & CEO

  • Orin Crouch

    Orin Crouch

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
    615-983-5116

  • Latrina Adams

    Latrina Adams

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
    615-983-5138

  • Daffany Baker

    Daffany Baker

    VP OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES

  • Sheila Holman

    VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES
    615-983-5115

  • Allison Adams

    DIR. OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DRESS FOR SUCCESS NASHVILLE
    615-983-5144

  • Michelle Mowery Johnson

    SR. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY
    615-983-5125

  • Kerry Foley

    VP OF GRANTS & PROGRAM EVALUATION
    615-983-5110

  • Tamara Ambar

    Tamara Ambar

    DIRECTOR OF GRANTS
    615-983-5109

  • Vanessa Helbig Johnson

    SR. DIR OF YOUTH SERVICES & EXEC. DIR OF GIRLS INC. NASHVILLE
    615-983-5123

  • Cade Fleming

    DIRECTOR FAMILY LEARNING CENTER
    615-983-5152

  • Sharon McCurry

    ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
    615-983-5148

  • Tara Morgan

    DIRECTOR OF SUPPORTIVE & FAMILY SERVICES
    615-983-5192

  • Sandra Dominguez

    DIRECTOR OF CRISIS SERVICES
    615-983-5190

  • Meghan Gwaltney

    SR. DIRECTOR OF GIVING
    615-983-5135

  • Brandis Cashdollar

    SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
    615-579-4068

  • Beth Boord

    EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR &
    INTERIM CHIEF DEVELIPMENT OFFICER
    615-983-5149

  • Shan Foster

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - AMEND TOGETHER

  • Stephanie Grace

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
    615-9835136

2023-2024 Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of inspiring leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee.

Sallie B. Bailey, Board Chair 
Retired, EVP & CFO 
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation 
 
Kendra Deas, Board Chair-elect 
VP, Human Resources 
HealthStream, Inc. 
 
Jen Berres 
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer 
HCA Healthcare 
 
Caroline Bradshaw  
SVP & Trust Officer 
Cumberland Trust 
 
Louise Brock, Board Secretary
Vice President Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. 
 
Rusty Burdge 
President 
Choice Property Restoration, LLC 
 
James Crumlin  
Partner  
Spencer Fane Bone McAllester 
 
Cindy Dempsey  
Director 
Genesco Inc. 
 
Sarah Ann Ezzell 
Community Volunteer 
 
Lisa Ferrelli 
SVP, Senior Relationship Manager 
Bank of America Merrill Lynch 
 
Irwin Fisher 
Community Volunteer 
 
Aileen Herndon 
Head of Distribution Marketing  
Jackson National Life Insurance Company 

 Michelle Kennedy 
President, Chief Operating Officer, & Alt. Governor 
Nashville Predators 
 
Carla Lovell 
Member 
Sherrard Roe Voigt Harbison 
 
Rick Martin 
Community Volunteer 
 
Marcia Masulla 
Owner 
Roar 

Eleanor McDonald, Human Resources Chair
Executive Vice President and General Counsel Ingram Industries Inc.

Valerie Smith Molette 
CAO 
Deloitte 
 
Marlene Moses  
Partner
GSRM Law
 
Berthena Nabaa-McKinney 
Educator & Leader 
Islamic Center of Nashville 
 
Phylanice Nashe 
Entrepreneur & Community Volunteer 
 
Jayme Parmakian  
Shareholder, Tax 
LBMC 
 
Tracey Pearson 
Senior Vice President – Financial Advisor 
RBC Wealth Management 
 
Roberta Pettis 
President and Founder 
FocusWorks Consulting Group 
 

Gleason Rogers 
HR Director of Talent & Leadership Development  
Tractor Supply Company 

D. Billye Sanders 
Retired, Partner 
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis 

Dr. Jay Sheats 
DMD 
Sheats Endodontic Group 
 
Tracey Silverman 
Senior Vice President/Senior Credit Products Manager 
PNC Bank 
 
Cameron Simmons, Development Chair 
ED and Private Banker 
JPMorgan Private Bank 
 
Amber Sims 
Chief Strategy Officer 
St. Thomas Health 
 
Amy Smartt, Board Treasurer 
SVP Finance & Administration 
Country Music Association 
 
Cynthia Whitfield-Story, Past Board Chair 
Chief Executive Officer 
Inspire1, LLC 
 
Kate Wood  
President & Founder 
K8 Co. 
 
Alecia Wynn  
Managing Director 
Ankura Consulting 
 
Vicki Yates  
Retired, Anchor 
News Channel 5 
 
Sarah Zimmer  
Vice President/Counsel 
AllianceBernstein 

2024-2025 Junior Board Committee

About YWCA Junior Board Committee (JBC)

Our Junior Board Committee (JBC) is a powerhouse of enthusiastic professionals dedicated to uplifting Nashville's women and families through their exceptional leadership, philanthropy, and unwavering commitment to the mission, vision and programs of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee.

The 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, such as the Key to the Closet Committee, Social Justice and Advocacy Committee, and Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter Committee.

Monthly meetings fuel JBC members' passion as they delve deeper into the YWCA's mission, programs, and events, showing their solidarity through volunteer work, donations, and financial support.

While not a path to the YWCA’s Board of Directors, there are ample opportunities for members to hone leadership skills through leading subcommittees and holding key positions on the JBC executive board.

Interested in being considered for a seat on our Junior Board Committee? Applications will be accepted May 15 - June 15, 2024 via this link.

Junior Board Committee Members

Hadeel Abouhasira, Vice President
Tarryn Bell
Carly Clark
Kaycee Ensign
Renee Gadsden
Alesha Harmon, President
Maddie Hirschfield

Caroline Humphrey
Jacqueline Komos
Elizabeth Kurtz
Danielle Lewis, Secretary
Garrison Warren