Executive Director

---

Executive Director	Ms. Deana Claiborne
E-mail	Deana_Claiborne@ucpnashville.org
Term Start	May 1993
Deana's Experience: Deana Claiborne has held the position of Executive Director of United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee since 1993. Claiborne holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and a Master of Education Degree in Psychological Counseling. Claiborne formerly served as President the League of Women Voters Nashville and President of the State of Tennessee LWV Board. In this role, she was instrumental in the coordination of numerous political debates and forums. An experienced video producer, Claiborne has also produced educational programming on issues affecting individuals with disabilities. Among these include investigative reports on Inclusive Education, Transportation, Fair Housing, Adoption of Special Needs Children, and the Supreme Court's Olmstead Decision. In the 1980's, Claiborne was instrumental in the development of the state's child protection legislation and the subsequent establishment of non-profit child abuse prevention agencies across the state of Tennessee. Claiborne is a strong advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities and a proponent of long-term care initiatives that positively impact the economic condition of women in the role of caregivers. Current interests include accessible transportation, affordable housing, voting rights, and community based living supports. She served on the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Special Education, the Tennessee Developmental Disabilities Planning and Policy Council, and the Tennessee Child Care Resource Centers Board. She also served on the Board of Directors of CABLE (professional networking organization for women), and her community homeowner's association. Claiborne Chaired the 2005 Nashville ATHENA Awards, an annual event recognizing the professional accomplishments of women. Claiborne is now a member of the national UCP Federal Policy Steering Committee.

Senior Staff

---

Name	Title
Mr. John Pickett	Director of Home Access
Ms Mary Eighmy	Director of Volunteer Services & Systems and Procedures

Staff

Full Time Staff	4
Part Time Staff	0
Volunteers	2,341
Contractors	0
Retention Rate	100%

Plans & Policies

Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan?	Yes
Does your organization have a Strategic Plan?	Yes
Years Strategic Plan Considers	10
When was the Strategic Plan adopted?	January 2020
Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan?	Yes
Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan?	Yes
Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy?	Yes
Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy?	Yes
Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy?	Yes

Evaluation

Is there a formal evaluation for...		Frequency (if applicable)
CEO/Executive Director	Yes	Annually
Senior Management	Yes	Quarterly
Non-Management	Yes	Quarterly

Affiliations

Affiliation	Year
Affiliate/Chapter of National Organization	1985

Awards

---

Award / Recognition	Organization	Year
National Public Policy and Advocacy Award	United Cerebral Palsy Associations (national)	2006
Small cash award for providing a rewarding and educational volunteer experience	HCA Volunteers	2005

CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments

---

Leading a nonprofit organization, especially one serving people with disabilities, comes with its unique set of challenges. Our staff works hard, every day, to provide meaningful services to people with genuine needs - and every day, we wake up and do it all over again. The needs of our families are tremendous, but they are also our source of encouragement and support. We can't do this without the backing of our donors and volunteers. We deeply appreciate your gifts of your time and financial resources. Thank you.