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NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Mariah L. Cole, J.D.

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading African Americans Mariah Cole Mariah L. Cole, J.D. is an advocate for social justice and cares deeply about equitable policies that address the underlying causes of racial and ethnic disparities in health and economic status. As the Director of Program Management in the RWJF Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College, she administers a Certificate in Health Policy academic program, which primarily focuses on health disparities and health equity. In her role, she manages the day-to-day activities of the grant-funded Center and holds an Instructor appointment in the School of Graduate Studies and Research where she has taught a course highlighting the role of social determinants [...]

By |January 11th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading 100, Politics, Women|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Mariah L. Cole, J.D.
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Sara Zaske, Author Of Achtung Baby: An American Mom On The German Art Of Raising Self-Reliant Children Chats On DrAlvin.Com

Click Here To Listen Sara Zaske An Entertaining, Enlightening Look at the Art of Raising Self-Reliant, Independent Children Based on One American Mom’s Experiences in Germany When Sara Zaske moved from Oregon to Berlin with her husband and toddler, she knew the transition would be challenging, especially when she became pregnant with her second child. She was surprised to discover that German parents give their children a great deal of freedom―much more than Americans. In Berlin, kids walk to school by themselves, ride the subway alone, cut food with sharp knives, and even play with fire. German parents did not share her fears, and their children were thriving. Was she doing the opposite of what [...]

By |January 8th, 2018|Education, Family, Parenting, Women|Comments Off on Sara Zaske, Author Of Achtung Baby: An American Mom On The German Art Of Raising Self-Reliant Children Chats On DrAlvin.Com
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NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Yolanda S. Greene

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading African Americans Yolanda S Greene Yolanda Greene serves as Rutherford County Market President with First Tennessee Bank. Yolanda shares more than 18- years of banking and leadership experience. Spending all of her career serving the Rutherford County and Tennessee Market, Yolanda has held various roles within the Commercial, Business Bank, Credit and Community Segments. Greene’s expertise and experience with multiple lines of business, allows her to provide local leadership and delivery to the Rutherford County Market through supporting commercial, consumer and community segments with Reliable, Relationship and Relevant Banking. Yolanda is an alumni of Leadership Rutherford and has been honored as the 2017 Nashville Business Journal 40 [...]

By |January 8th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading, Women|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Yolanda S. Greene
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Jamie Cat Callan, Author Of Parisian Charm School: French Secrets For Cultivating Love, Joy, And That Certain je ne sais quoi

Click Here To Listen Jamie Cat Callan Discover what French women know about embracing that irresistible joie de vivre We all know that French women don't get fat. But their famous je ne sais quoi comes from more than just body type--something anyone can master: the old-fashioned art cultivating our inner beauty, confidence, and unique personal style, at any age. From savoring the everyday beauty around you to engaging in captivating conversations, playing dress-up, hosting impromptu dinner parties under the stars, and of course mastering the art of French flirting, the lively and inspiring lessons in this “syllabus” will help you rediscover your beautiful, fierce, romantic, engaging best self—to attract the best of everything into [...]

By |January 8th, 2018|Art, Women|Comments Off on Jamie Cat Callan, Author Of Parisian Charm School: French Secrets For Cultivating Love, Joy, And That Certain je ne sais quoi
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WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Cassandra Wray

Click To Here Listen Williamson Business 100 Leading African Americans Cassandra Wray Cassandra Blakely Wray affectionately known as “Sandy Wray” whether standing in as Mistress of Ceremonies or endeavoring a speaking engagement, Sandy Wray is a highly motivated, community driven lifelong resident of Franklin, TN. A 1975 graduate of Franklin High School, she attended MTSU where she was a member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society. After leaving MTSU, she was employed an an Accounting Clerk for Bellsouth/AT&T that spanned a 35 year long career. After retirement in 2010, Sandy was gainfully employed by the Williamson County Government, where she currently is a Deputy with the Election Commission. She is charged with the duty [...]

By |January 7th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Williamson 100, Williamson Leading, Women|Comments Off on WilliamsonBusiness.Com 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Cassandra Wray
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NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Judge Allegra Montgomery Walker

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading African Americans Judge Allegra Montgomery Walker Allegra Montgomery Walker was elected to General Sessions Court, Div. IV August 2014. Before being elected, she served an Assistant District Attorney for the Davidson County District Attorneys General’s Office. While serving in that capacity, she focused her practice on Domestic Violence. Upon her departure from the District Attorney’s Office, Judge Walker was recognized by her peers for her work in domestic violence. In addition to serving as a prosecutor, Judge Walker served as an Assistant Public Defender for the Davidson County Public Defender’s Office. Judge Walker earned a B.S. degree from Fisk University in 1993 and a J.D. degree from [...]

By |January 5th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Crime, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading, Women|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Judge Allegra Montgomery Walker
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NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Dr. Adrienne R. Battle

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading African Americans Dr Adrienne R Battle Dr. Adrienne Battle currently serves as a Community Superintendent for Metro Nashville Public Schools. Her primary responsibility is supporting all PreK-12 schools in the Southeast Quadrant and all MNPS high schools. Prior to being appointed a Community Superintendent, Dr. Battle served in many capacities as a professional educator. Her tenure includes serving as an Executive Lead Principal, Executive Principal, Network Lead Principal, Curriculum Principal, Teacher, Adjunct Professor at Tennessee State University and University of Phoenix. Dr. Battle has a proven track record of facilitating quality learning experiences for students and families across Davidson County. One of her most recent successes as [...]

By |January 5th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Education, Women|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Dr. Adrienne R. Battle
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NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Rita Roberts-Turner

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading African Americans Rita Robert-Turner Rita Roberts-Turner serves as the chief administrative officer of the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Regional Transportation Authority. She began her duties in May 2016. Prior to joining the transit authority, she served as the chief of staff for the Office of the General Counsel at Vanderbilt University. She began a long career in public service in 1998 having worked as an assistant public defender, assistant metropolitan attorney, and later as chief of staff for former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean over a 15-year period. She also served as the director of the Metropolitan Government’s Human Resources Department before joining Vanderbilt University. Roberts-Turner [...]

By |January 5th, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading, Women|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Rita Roberts-Turner
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NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Tunisia Scott

Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading African Americans Tunisia Scott Tunisia Scott was born in Columbia, Tennessee to military parents, granting her the opportunity to travel the world, live in various cities throughout the United States and build relationships with many people from diverse backgrounds. As a well-rounded youth, and the eldest of her siblings, Tunisia’s leadership qualities were a pillar to her family and younger siblings. Graduating from high school in Bad Krueznach, Germany she returned to the United States and attended Tennessee State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies with a Concentration in Organizational Leadership. Tunisia’s innate networking abilities coupled with impeccable organizational skills led her [...]

By |January 2nd, 2018|African Americans, Biography, Business, Nashville Business, Nashville Leading, Women|Comments Off on NashvilleBusiness.Net 100 Leading African Americans 2018 Recipient: Tunisia Scott
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