Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mrs. Alecia Talbott |
|---|---|
| alecia@somethingextra.org | |
| Term Start | January 2013 |
| Alecia's Experience: Alecia became the the executive director of DSAMT in 2012, after spending several years as an active member and volunteer in our organization and in the disability community. She received her BA & MA from Western Kentucky University, taught at Nashville State and Volunteer State Community Colleges, directed marketing at Passport Health Communications, Inc. and was a freelance marketing professional before joining DSAMT. Ms. Talbott is a strong advocate for inclusion and acceptance for those with Down syndrome and other disabilities in the community and schools, having completed the Vanderbilt Volunteer Advocacy Program, Wrightslaw training and other advocacy trainings. Her passion lies in helping those with Down syndrome show the world that those with "something extra" bring extraordinary gifts to our communities that should be recognized and valued. She also serves on the Disability Coalition for Education, Vanderbilt's Disability Pathfinder Advisory Committee, and the Tennessee Disability Coalition Board of Directors. In 2011 she was named Best Buddies TN Champion of the Year and in 2016 received the Nashville Business Journal's Woman of the Year Award. She is also an NDSS DS-Ambassador.She is an NDSS Ambassador and NDSC Advocate. | |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 3 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 0 |
| Volunteers | 200 |
| Contractors | 3 |
| Retention Rate | 100% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Under Development |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | No |
| 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? | |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| Alliance on Disability Policy of Tennessee | 2007 |
| Belmont University | 2013 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2000 |
| Community Resource Center - Nashville | 2003 |
| Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce | 2016 |
| National Down Syndrome Congress | 2002 |
| National Down Syndrome Society | 2000 |
| The ARC of Tennessee | 2013 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 2013 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partner | Frist Center for the Arts | 2016 |
| Community Partner Recognition | Vanderbilt Kennedy Center | 2005 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Ohio | Federal Home Loan Bank | 2005 |
| Nashville Habitat for Humanity | Nashville Habitat for Humanity | 2005 |
| National Conference Recognition | National Down Syndrome Society | 2003 |
