Mary Carpenter

Mary Carpenter, TCEcD, Gallup Strengths Coach, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Mary served as Director of President Office Affairs & Title IX Director at American Baptist College, where they provided support to the President and oversaw the Executive Office. Mary also held the position of Executive Assistant to the President/Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Title IX Coordinator at the same institution. Mary was the CEO & Founder of Dream Centers of Tennessee, a non-profit organization focused on empowering families through various programs. Mary also served as a Pastor at Celebrate Life Community Church for over 13 years. Additionally, Mary has held roles such as Structure Committee Chair at Gamaliel, Executive Director at Antioch Together Community Development Corporation, and Youth Program Contract Manager at Nashville Career Advancement Center. Mary has also been involved as a volunteer at Alignment Nashville, Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee, and Metro Nashville Public Schools. Overall, Mary's work experience showcases their leadership, organizational, and community engagement skills.

Mary Carpenter attended Volunteer State Community College from 2004 to 2005, although no degree or field of study is provided. In addition to their education, they have obtained several certifications, including the Nonprofit Leadership Center Management Essentials Online Connection from The Allstate Foundation in 2021, a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education from BoardSource in 2020, and the Tennessee Certified Economic Developer certification from The University of Tennessee in 2019. Mary also received certification as a Gallup Strengths Coach in 2019 from Gallup and completed the Tennessee Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Course from UT Center for Industrial Services in 2015. Mary Carpenter has additional certifications from Northwestern University - Kellogg Executive Education, the Entrepreneurial Learning Institute, and The Professional Woman Network International, although specific details and dates for these certifications are not provided.