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Newsmaker : Shan Foster, VP External Affairs & AMEND Together (WKRN-TV)

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is working to stop domestic violence before it starts. That’s what the AMEND Together program is all about. The YWCA’s VP of External Affairs and AMEND Together appeared WKRN News 2 on Tuesday, Sept. 11 to discuss the initiative and the upcoming AMEND Experience. Watch his Newsmaker… Continue Reading Newsmaker : Shan Foster, VP External Affairs & AMEND Together (WKRN-TV)

How men can make Tennessee a safer place for women – Plazas (Tennessean)

Sunday, August 26, 2018

This column originally appeared in the Tennessean newspaper on Sunday, Aug. 26 Shan Foster saw a lot of violence as a child and young man that left an indelible mark on him. “I saw women who were victims,” he said. “I saw men who had bad role models. As a consequence, they in turn inflicted violence on… Continue Reading How men can make Tennessee a safer place for women – Plazas (Tennessean)

Olympic Champion, Humanitarian & Cancer Survivor to Offer Keynote at 3rd Annual AMEND Experience

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 21, 2018) — The YWCA is thrilled to announce Scott Hamilton, the most recognized male figure skating star in the world, is the featured speaker for the 3rd annual AMEND Experience. The Olympic Gold medalist, best-selling author, broadcaster, cancer survivor, humanitarian, and motivational speaker will inspire the audience not to give up… Continue Reading Olympic Champion, Humanitarian & Cancer Survivor to Offer Keynote at 3rd Annual AMEND Experience

YWCA Names 2018 Academy for Women of Achievement Honorees

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 18, 2018) – Seven inspiring women and one area company have been selected as inductees into the 2018 Academy for Women of Achievement. They will be honored at the 27th annual AWA celebration and induction dinner at the Music City Center’s Davidson Ballroom on Oct. 11. The event is presented by… Continue Reading YWCA Names 2018 Academy for Women of Achievement Honorees

YWCA Names New Members to Leadership Team

Monday, July 16, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Latrina Williams was recently named Vice President-Controller for YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee. Williams manages the financial, technological, and administrative activities of the YWCA. She is responsible for accounting, billing, financial planning and forecasting, IT/ technology, treasury management, risk management, property, and administration. Prior to joining the YWCA, Williams served as… Continue Reading YWCA Names New Members to Leadership Team

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