Paula Wyatt Brown

Paula Wyatt Brown is an accomplished administrative coordinator at the University of Tennessee in the Office of Research and Engagement since February 2016, with extensive experience in diversity inclusion and project management from a long tenure at the Tennessee Valley Authority from November 1991 to September 2014. During this time, Paula held several key roles, including Project Manager for Diversity Inclusion, where responsibilities included implementing diversity education and leading the Diversity and Inclusion Council. Other significant positions involved managing HR services, talent development initiatives, and corporate meetings, overseeing a budget exceeding $2 million. Paula's qualifications include attaining the Certified Meeting Management (CMM) designation from Georgetown University and participating as part of MPI's CMM advisory board. Educational credentials include an Emerging Leaders Program from Vanderbilt University and a degree in Tourism, Food, and Lodging with a focus on Conference Management from the University of Tennessee.