Founding member Pat Crumley tells the KAWE origins story and provides the historical perspective for drawing together professional women for support, development, and networking when the world of work was primarily for men.

Mary Beth Ramey, Director of Development at the VMC, and Janice Spoone, initiator of our sock and toiletries collection for VMC residents, displaying contributions

Judy Robinson, Managing Director of the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble, thanks everyone participating in the 2019 Annual Benefit Auction featuring dinner and a performance of the TCDE troup. Profits from the auction support the TCDE’s Community Cultural and Minority Enrichment Program, “Children Helping Children,” an outreach initiative for rural and inner city students and their teachers.

Mayor Madeline Rogero, a Lucy Gibson Notable Woman recipient and honorary member of KAWE, first female mayor of Knoxville,addresses members at our November luncheon.

Kathy Ehrnschwender, Laura Barron, LaVance Davis, and Michele Cox attended a women’s giving circle luncheon “100 Women Who Care.” The awardee was the Florence Crittenton Agency. See  https://100womenknoxville.com/

Drocella Mugorewera, Executive Director of Bridge Refugee Services, Inc., at the Leadership Knoxville graduation with KAWE members in attendance: “I searched for this kind of organization for many years. KAWE members help me to grow professionally and support the activities/programs of my organization.”

“The debt that each generation owes to the past, it must pay to the future.”
– Abigail Scott Dunaway

Chef Eva Andres describes life in France on the seashore and how she became a chef in a high pressure, male-dominated profession.

Dr. Shirley Raines describes her life leading to a 12-year tenure as President, University of Memphis, and the leadership lessons she learned along the way.

Beth Foister, business analyst and owner of Foister Business Solutions, is a semi-pro frisbee golfer and founder of a local women’s league, Ladies of Knoxville Disc Golf. Beth is pictured here at the Peak One disc golf course in Frisco, Colorado. She also co-founded Planet Rock, a rock-climbing club and gym, in Michigan.