YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley names Dr. Martha Buchanan as interim CEO

YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley has named Dr. Martha Buchanan as interim CEO of the organization while it participates in a local and nationwide search for a permanent chief executive officer. The announcement comes after the board of directors accepted the resignation of CEO Rachel Haverkamp, who is stepping back to spend more time with her family. “We are … Read More

The Boyd Foundation commits $1 million to YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley

Keys of Hope Women’s Program to be renamed in honor of Jenny Boyd The Boyd Foundation has committed $1 million to YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley with a transformative gift to help renovate the 96-year-old Downtown Center and expand the Keys of Hope Women’s Program, which will be renamed in honor of Jenny Boyd. The financial commitment fulfills 10 … Read More

YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley names Alizza Punzalan-Randle as CEO

YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley (YWCA) has named Alizza Punzalan-Randle chief executive officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2018. Punzalan-Randle will replace retiring CEO Marigail Mullin, who has served in this capacity since 2006 and will assume a key capital campaign role within the organization. Punzalan-Randle is a native Knoxvillian who is firmly entrenched in the YWCA’s mission and work. … Read More