Sharon Roberson
Photo: Nashville Post
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee has announced new members to its 2026–27 Board of Directors, with Sarah Ann Ezzell to serve as chair.
“Our Board of Directors plays a critical role in guiding and strengthening our mission-driven work across Middle Tennessee,” Sharon Roberson, president and CEO of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, said in a release.
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