CLARKSVILLE, TN — On Friday, March 18, the Montgomery County Diversity and Inclusion Office held its first Women’s Panel named #SheMeansBusiness, at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.
This event provided an opportunity to educate, motivate and inspire the attendees with personal stories shared by women in county government.
The discussion led with an introduction of each panelist followed by a message about women empowering women from guest speaker Rashidah Leverett, who also serves as a Montgomery County commissioner. Each panelist touched on some of the obstacles and challenges they have overcome.
Five other guest panelists participated in the discussion: Purchasing Agent Stephanie Morlock, VSO Assistant Director Stacey Hopwood, General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge Sharon Massey Grimes, Chief Deputy County Clerk Teresa Cottrell, Chief Deputy Trustee Sydney Green.
The event was moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Training Officer Zoyie Jackson.
“It was an honor to celebrate our women in government by hosting Montgomery County’s Inaugural Women’s History discussion panel. I am grateful to our Title VI Team for helping to make this event a success. We are already excited about next year’s event,” stated Jackson.