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Joyce Lavery
Executive Director & President at CommunityNashville
Joyce Lavery is the Executive Director & President at CommunityNashville, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting understanding and respect among diverse communities. Lavery has a significant background in nonprofit leadership, having previously served as the CEO of Safe Haven Family Shelter for over eleven years, where she was instrumental in expanding services for families experiencing homelessness in Middle Tennessee.12
During her tenure at Safe Haven, Lavery achieved remarkable milestones, such as increasing the number of families served by 300%, growing the organization's budget by 500%, and expanding staff from five to thirty members. She was recognized for her leadership with several awards, including the Marvin Runyon Award and being named one of Nashville Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs.12
At CommunityNashville, Lavery utilizes her extensive experience to foster community engagement and support initiatives that promote inclusivity and social justice. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and strategic vision, which are essential in addressing the challenges faced by diverse communities.3
