The Patricia Hart Society is a vibrant group of dedicated United Way supporters, of all ages and backgrounds, who share a passion for the mission of United Way and to the Greater Nashville community.

Named for Patricia Hart, a Williamson County resident and longtime community volunteer, the Patricia Hart Society provides opportunities for its members to lend their time, talents and energy to supporting United Way’s early childhood education and literacy work. While comprised primarily of female supporters, the Patricia Hart Society is open and welcoming to all, with a minimum annual gift of $500 to United Way of Greater Nashville. We currently have 350 members who donate more than $450,000 to our work annually.

“Extraordinary things happen when women come together.” –Patricia Hart

We Make An Impact

How does the Patricia Hart Society make lasting change in our community? With a little effort from each member. Together, we create opportunities for members to:

• Plan networking and fundraising events
• Make connections, strengthen communities and have fun while giving back
• Volunteer with United Way programs Raise Your Hand and Imagination Library
• Participate in United Way’s Days of Action

Thank you to our 2025 Patricia Hart Society Board Members:

• Casey Minnich, President, Acadia Healthcare, Counsel, Head of Provider Contracting
• Shasta Smith, Vice President, NFL Players Assoc., Player Services, Athlete Lifestyle Management, FYAB, Owner
• Beth Fowler, Silent Auction Chair, EVP, Lender Services, Stewart Title
• Teaka Jackson, Social Media Chair, Senior Litigation Paralegal, Office of Legal Counsel State of Tennessee/Founder, Love Thy Neighbors
• Catie Lane Bailey, Partner, Holland & Knight
• Haley Breedlove, Director, Revenue & Cash Cycle, CoreCivic
• Tina Trujillo
• Kara Fortune, PharmD, Senior Director Pharmacy Solutions, HealthTrust
• Stacy Free-Young (she/her), Procurement Manager, Indirect Procurement, Corporate Procurement, Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
• Aigner George, PharmD/AVP, Advisory, Pharmacy Solutions/Chair, Culture and Values Council
• Annie Paraison, Cultural Architect at Love Before ALL LLC
• Charlene Saunders

Thank you to our 2025 Books & Bubbly sponsors.