You want to be like Eleanor Roosevelt (a member)! You wan to join the legacy of women who have changed the world (and will continue to change the world). AAUW has existed since 1881, making it one of the oldest women’s organizations in the US.They’ve been fighting for equality for women and girls for over a century. They’ve seen a thing or two.
AAUW National has a new CEO and renewed efforts towards sustainable growth, exposure and success.
You want to network with friends, leaders and mentors. AAUW Nashville is comprised of a diverse group of women, with a huge variety of knowledge and experience. (i.e. You may find your next mentor here!)
You want to develop your leadership skills.AAUW Nashville is growing. We have opportunities for women seeking leadership experience. We make it easy to get involved. Talk to someone on our board.
You care about advancing equality for women and girls!You think the pay gap doens’t make sense, You believe a woman should have access to safe healthcare, You believe in title IX.
You want to learn and grow.AAUW Nashville branch meetings often feature a speaker with a Q&A session. Recent speakers have included Megan Barry on the Opioid Crisis, Karen Karpinski with End Slavery Tennessee, Pamela Sessions, CEO of Renewal House, Carol Bucy speaking on the History of Suffrage in Tennessee, Holly Czuba with a Negotiation Workshop, Movie Screenings, A Tour of Thistle Farms, Laine Walters on Gender and the Millennial Generation, Shanna Sign Hughey, President of ThinkTennessee, Sharon Travis, Prevention Specialist at the Sexual Assault Center and so manymore.
You believe in our mission and values:AAUW’s Mission – To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. AAUW’s Values – Nonpartisan. Fact-based. Integrity. Inclusion and Intersectional.
