Posts Tagged ‘Appalachian Voices board of directors’
Remembering David Hairston
It is with great sorrow that we reflect on the life of David Hairston, a profoundly inspirational community leader, a deeply respected member of the Appalachian Voices Board of Directors, and a treasured friend to many.
Read MoreRemembering Harvard Ayers, founder of Appalachian Voices
Harvard Ayers, founder of Appalachian Voices, passed away on March 9, 2023. Ayers was a true visionary and leaves behind a powerful legacy for the people and environment of Appalachia.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Russ Moxley
River Enthusiast Joins the Appalachian Voices Board
Read MoreIn gratitude to Appalachian Voices’ outgoing and incoming board chairs
During this season of gratitude, we thank James “Kim” Gilliam for his six years of excellent leadership as Appalachian Voices Board Chair, and welcome new Board Chair Tracey Wright to her role. Read on to learn more about Tracey and Kim.
Read MoreWelcoming New Members to Our Board of Directors
We are pleased to welcome Bill Bailey and John Dezember to Appalachian Voices’ Board of Directors!
Read MoreExpanding Our Vision & Deepening Our Impact
Appalachian Voices staff and board share our objectives for the next three years, which will advance our regional vision of a healthy environment and strong local economies that allow communities to thrive.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Tracey Wright
Appalachian Voices Board Secretary Tracey Wright isn’t one to sit back and wait for change to happen — she strives to do all she can to advocate for environmental protection and inspire others to work for change.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Pallavi Podapati
Appalachian Voices board member and native of Hazard, Ky., Pallavi Podapati is currently researching coal miner health policies in Wales to analyze the differences between policies in the United States and abroad.
Read MoreBoard Member Spotlight: Two Inspiring Leaders
Appalachian Voices is paying tribute to two outstanding individuals, Christina Howe and Bunk Spann, who rotated off our Board of Directors after many years of devoted leadership to the organization.
Read MoreA Fond Farewell for a Fantastic Leader
In October of 2008, I met an extraordinary person at the Appalachian Voices headquarters in Boone, N.C. She’d been hired as an organizational consultant, and I was a new member of the board. It was immediately clear that Willa Mays was a consummate professional — diplomatic, extremely smart, a person of great presence, and a…
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