The New Beginnings Center
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Wendy Thompson |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Fisk University |
| Term | July 2024 to June 2025 |
Board Co-Chair
| Board Co-Chair | Marilyn Dubree |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Term | July 2024 to June 2025 |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Anness | Ascension Saint Thomas | Voting |
| Karen Clark | FirstBank | Voting |
| Marilyn Dubree | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Voting |
| Amanda Fermstad | Clifton Larson Allen LP | Voting |
| Lynn Friedrichs | Deloitte | Voting |
| Sue Giere | Community Volunteer | Voting |
| Amanda Kolesaric | Fifth Third Bank | Voting |
| Jennifer Levine | LifePoint Health | Voting |
| Melanie Lockett | Insight Counseling Centers | Voting |
| Bryan Martin | Deloitte | Voting |
| Carol McCullough | Centennial Women's Group | Voting |
| Becky McIllwain | Pinnacle Financial Partners | Voting |
| Michael Molitor | Bridgestone | Voting |
| Sammi Jo Shutt | ImageQuest | Voting |
| Wendy Thompson | Fisk University | Voting |
| DaShaunda Turner | D Global Partners Consulting | Voting |
| Natasha Weddle | The New Beginnings Center | NonVoting |
Advisory Board Members
| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sue Chilton | Zeitlin Realtors | NonVoting |
| Cheryl Chunn | Nashville Rescue Mission | NonVoting |
| Naomi Clarke | BlueCross BlueShield of TN | Voting |
| Sharon Piper | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Liz Schatzlein | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Lynne Teckman | Community Volunteer | NonVoting |
| Carol Titus | Pinnacle | NonVoting |
| Mandy Wachtler | Pilkerton Realtors | NonVoting |
| Carla Worthey | HCA | NonVoting |
| Nancy Zoretic | Pinnacle | NonVoting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 3.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 2 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 90% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | Yes |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 100% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 100% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | Yes |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 6 |
Standing Committees
| Board Development / Board Orientation |
| Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts |
| Executive |
| Finance |
| Marketing |
| Strategic Planning / Strategic Direction |
| Technology |
Risk Management Provisions
| Blanket Personal Property |
| Commercial General Liability and D and O and Umbrella or Excess and Automobile and Professional |
| Directors and Officers Policy |
| Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| The New Beginnings Center is currently recruiting additional board and committee members who are dedicated to helping improve Tennessee's wellness statistics. |
