Opinion: ‘Why Tennessee nonprofits matter more than ever’
Kevin Dean
Kevin Dean is CEO of the Tennessee Nonprofit Network. His previous positions include executive director of Literacy Mid-South, community services director at Volunteer Memphis and director of development at Hope House. He is currently a doctoral student at Vanderbilt University.
“Lawmakers must ensure that policies protect — not punish — the institutions that are closest to the people. Tennessee has long championed the importance of local, faith-based, and community-driven solutions. That’s exactly what the vast majority of nonprofits represent.”
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