Humanities Tennessee
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Ms. Mary Pom Claiborne |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Knoxville Public Library |
| Term | August 2022 to August 2024 |
| marypomclaiborne@gmail.com |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. LaTricea Adams | Shelby Co. Schools | Voting |
| Ms. Lynn Alexander | The University of Tennessee, Martin | Voting |
| Ms. April Alvarez | Voting | |
| Mr. Sammie Arnold | State of Tennessee | Voting |
| Ms. Peggy Burch | Voting | |
| Dr. Daryl Carter | East Tennessee State University | Voting |
| Ms. Mary Pom Claiborne | Knox Co. Public LIbrary | Voting |
| Dr. Amy Elias | UT Knoxville | Voting |
| Lauren Fitzgerald | Alternate ROOTS | Voting |
| Julie Forkner | Oak Ridge Public Library | Voting |
| Courtney Gregg | Carnival Music | NonVoting |
| Mary Kennedy Hendershot | Community Arts Leader | Voting |
| Kathi Leatherwood | Jackson Arts Council | Voting |
| Dr. Randy Mackin | Middle Tennessee State University | Voting |
| The Honorable Carol McCoy | State of Tennessee | Voting |
| Mr. James McKissic | City of Chattanooga | Voting |
| Mr. John Talbott | Voting | |
| Ms. Jennifer Triplett | NonVoting | |
| Ms. Jennifer Wheatley | Voting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 3.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 2 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 80% |
| 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? | Info Not Provided |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 3 |
Standing Committees
| Audit |
| Board Governance |
| Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts |
| Executive |
| Membership |
| Nominating |
| Program / Program Planning |
Risk Management Provisions
| Disability Insurance |
| General Property Coverage |
| Medical Health Insurance |
| Special Event Liability |
| Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| HT is ongoing working to recruit new board members from across the state who represent the humanities and/or have a passion for supporting it. The Governor appoints a percentage of the HT board, drawing in talent, experience, and connections from across the state to serve this nonprofit. |
