CWLI BLOG
Member Spotlight: Jen LaRose
Occupation? Marketing & Community Coordinator for Chattanooga Technology Council College/University attended? The University of West Georgia, Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, concentration in Photography Tell us a little about you (short bio ~150 words). Originally from...
Director’s Report: What we’re thankful FOR
My new office overlooks the famous “Umbrella Alley”. Over these first few days in our new space, I have watched those umbrellas dance as the wind signals the inevitable change of seasons. Like the colors on the trees, the colorful umbrellas provide joy and cover for...
Director’s Report: From Stuck to Thriving: A Look at our New Leadership Track
Over the course of the pandemic, puzzles became very popular because they were a great way to pass the time. Some puzzles are easy 100 piece projects that you can put together in about five minutes. On the other hand, others contain 1,000 pieces that will have you...
Member Spotlight: Lynda LeVan
Occupation?Executive Director of Southern Lit Alliance College/University attended? University of Tennessee, Business Administration Tell us a little about you (short bio ~150 words). I am proud to be an eighth-generation Tennessean and grew up mostly in Nashville....
Member Spotlight: Danette Scudder
Occupation?Executive Vice President for Member Services/Strategic Relations at Tennessee Valley Public Power Association College/University attended? University of Evansville (B.S. Political Science), Texas Tech University (Master of Public Administration) Tell...
Director’s Report: Women in the Workplace 2021
Women in the Workplace 2021 Now in its 7th year, the Women in the Workplace annual report is out and maybe this information is more important than ever. Women have experienced extreme losses over the last year in both status...
Pandemic Proof Your Future If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you’re getting conflicting messages about how much longer we are going to be expected to have to tolerate this pandemic. Some doctors say that the Delta Variant is the last wave while others say...
The Truth About Cognitive Labor
Ladies, I recently had the privilege and honor of joining Alleo Health CEO and President Tracy Wood on her “Grave to Great” podcast to talk about the current state of women in leadership. During our conversation, we began discussing the misconceptions that so many decision-making women believe.
Member Spotlight: Natalie Cook
Occupation?Manager of Strategic Communications at the Tennessee Valley Authority College/University attended? College of Charleston for my B.A. in corporate communication and UTC for my M.B.A. Tell us a little about you (short bio ~150 words). I...
Director’s Report – Bad Case of Stripes
Can we talk about the elephant in the room for a minute? I know you’re all feeling it as heavily as I am. These last 18 months have been THE MOST challenging of my 20+ year career; and that’s saying something because I once...