Lipscomb University’s College of Leadership & Public Service and the Institute for Conflict Management invites YLC alums to a unique conference where professors and practitioners from diverse backgrounds meet to collaborate and discover the necessary tools and tactics to diffuse conflict in any form or field. This event is the only one of its type in the region, drawing participants from across sectors of government, business, legal, nonprofit and education. Participants have the opportunity to meet and connect with regional and national dispute resolution leaders.
Young Leaders Council receive a discounted rate of $100 ($250 for other participants); select “fac/staff/alumni” option in order to receive the $100 rate.
Meet the newest YLC alumni from our 2019 Junior League, Class 72 and Massey Graduate Classes at a Mixer on Wednesday, May 22, 5-7 pm at INSBANK, 5614 Franklin Pike Circle, Brentwood, 37027 and ample parking is available on-site. Thank you to Katherine Daniels, INSBANK AVP and student in Nashville Class 72, for sharing your space with us!
CLASS NOTES: The YLC/Massey Graduate School Alumni Class 2019 hosted its opening reception a few weeks ago. The 16 participants in the third annual YLC nonprofit board training class, exclusively for alumni of Massey Graduate School, ar meet each Thursday afternoon through May 16. Check out this photo from inside the Massey Boardroom, including this one of Phillip Smith, left, Laura McWhorter, MAcc and Matt Pramstaller, MBA.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED: Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for steering committee members for its Nashville Muscle Team Gala on October 8 at Musicians Hall of Fame. Local and national athletes, celebrities, musicians and military personnel will be paired with MDA’s Most Valuable Players (MVPs) — local children and adults living with neuromuscular disease. Guests will enjoy fun and interactive events, fine food, live and silent auctions and the opportunity to mix and mingle with local celebrities and business leaders. To make this night a success, steering committee members will attend monthly or bi-monthly meetings in person or by phone; secure a minimum of $10,000 in sponsorships or program ad sales; share a list of contacts for sending invitations to the gala; follow up on initial outreach through emails, phone calls and face-to-face; and assist with procurement of silent auction items or wine/liquor as possible. Proceeds from the event help fuel progress in MDA’s mission to save and improve the lives of kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life. If interested in serving on the steering committee, contact Nashville development director Milan Whatley at mwhatley@mdausa.org or 615-832-5005.
Young Leaders Council is thrilled to welcome Lisa Clark Shacklett as our new executive director, replacing Diane L Hayes who stepped down earlier this year after close to 24 years leading YLC through substantial growth. A native Nashvillian, Lisa was previously a senior consultant with Hayde & Co. and will continue operating The Wedding Plate, a vintage china and glassware rental boutique serving the wedding and events industry in Middle Tennessee and beyond. Lisa spent 11 years in various roles at Lipscomb University. During her tenure as assistant dean in the College of Business, she was responsible for a 420 percent graduate business enrollment increase and became an avid Young Leaders Council supporter. Active in Tennessee Wedding and Event Specialists Association, National Association of Catering Executives, Cable, and Best Buddies Tennessee, she was an inaugural board member of the National Association of Women MBA’s Tennessee chapter and recognized as a 2014 Nashville Business Journal Woman of Influence. Lisa earned a BS and MBA from Lipscomb University and is certified as a Predictive Index practitioner.
Young Leaders Council is thrilled to welcome