Mary Graham
Franklin,TN
Summary
High-impact executive with firecracker energy and a proven track record, consistently surpassing goals as an organizational spokesperson, advocate, and revenue generator. When I believe in a compelling mission, I can dream it up, map it out, and make it happen.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
President and CEO
United Ways of Tennessee
06.2006 - Current
- Serves as the face of the organization, setting vision and creating value for all stakeholders
- Works with board, staff and volunteers to set strategic plan and achieve goals
- Facilitates onboarding, strategic planning, and board development for 28 member United Ways
- Generates revenue from diversified sources to sustain and grow impact and awareness
- Fosters donor relationships, secures grants, runs state fundraising campaigns for United Way, and provides technical support to local United Ways, raising $96 million annually
- Leads public policy and government relations efforts to build workforce, support at-risk populations, and promote access to food, healthcare, childcare and housing
- Provides technical support to United Ways and their agency partners through learning communities, webinars and conferences on a wide range of topics
- Develops and directs initiatives addressing the state's biggest challenges, delivering significant outcomes each year: United for Digital Access (1900 served); Tennessee Afterschool Network (40,000+ students served); Raise Your Hand Tennessee (35,000 improved grades and test scores); United We Heal (substance use prevention/recovery with 400 corporate and nonprofit partners); 211 (400,000 safety net referrals); and Benefit Kitchen ($7.4 million in qualified benefits identified)
- Deploys of 14,000 volunteers annually for disaster relief, mentoring and community improvements
Senior Vice President
National Mental Health Association
10.1997 - 05.2006
- Led fundraising strategy and team, generating more than $13 million annually and increasing corporate donations and grants by more than 60%
- Advocated and mobilized coalitions on mental health appropriations, managed care reform, and disability rights
- Led efforts to pass parity laws, implement ombudsman programs, and amend state RFPs and contracts
- Elevated the organization's mission by developing partnerships with Black Entertainment Television, The PGA, The History Channel, and celebrities such as Jane Pauley and Mark Wahlberg
- Developed national programs on workplace wellness, depression and obesity in women of color, mental health issues for military families, and best practices in prevention
Director of Economic Affairs
American Psychiatric Association
11.1995 - 10.1997
- Tenaciously negotiated with the insurance industry and federal and state government agencies on economic issues of interest to 35,000-member physician trade group and their patients
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
- Supported committees of psychiatrists developing economic research, public policy priorities, and treatment guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VASkills
- Strategic Planning
- Integrity and Ethics
- Innovative Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Revenue Generation
- Relationship Building
Volunteer Experience
Served proudly in the following capacities:
- Chair, Public Policy, United Way Worldwide, Council of States
- Governor-Appointed Commissioner, Volunteer Tennessee
- Board Member, Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children
- Chair, Marketing Committee, Mental Health Cooperative
- Member, Patricia Hart Society (women's issues in greater Nashville)
Timeline
President and CEO
United Ways of Tennessee
06.2006 - Current
Senior Vice President
National Mental Health Association
10.1997 - 05.2006
Director of Economic Affairs
American Psychiatric Association
11.1995 - 10.1997
Bachelor of Arts -
College of William And Mary
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