Aug. 5 – TWIG Monthly Meeting Featuring Monique Odom, Director of Nashville Metro Parks and Recreation Department

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Please join the Tennessee Women in Green (TWIG) for a digital monthly meeting in Zoom on Friday, Aug. 5, 2021 at the usual morning hours of 7:45-9:15 AM. Our speaker will be Monique Odom, Parks Director, Nashville Metro Parks and Recreation Department.

Monique Horton Odom is a native Nashvillian who has been with Metro Government since 2002, most of which have been with the Parks and Recreation Department. She was named Parks Director in October 2017 and heads one of the largest Parks Department in Tennessee. Monique holds a B.A. from Fisk University where her major was Political Science, and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Tennessee State University’s College of Public Service and Urban Affairs (formerly known as the Institute of Government). She is a certified Diversity Trainer, has been trained in Rule 31 Civil Mediation, and has experience in public utility regulation, non-profit program management, and corporate human resources.

Monique will discuss her professional journey and experience at Parks, the impact of the department on the community, why Metro Parks is an essential service, and the many programs and activities offered to all communities in Nashville/Davidson County.

We’ll also have information on upcoming events, updates from our sponsors, and announcements from your TWIG board. So grab your coffee and join us for a morning of sustainable networking!

Please Pre-Register to receive the Zoom link for this meeting. Please note that you must be pre-registered prior to the meeting to receive the Zoom meeting link.

The mission of Tennessee Women in Green (TWIG) is to empower, inspire and connect women who are committed to environmental sustainability. We have a large number of men as TWIG members as well who are passionate about sustainability. Anyone is welcome to attend a couple of our meetings and get to know our core group before considering to become a TWIG member. Please feel free to visit tennesseewomeningreen.com for more information.