Dr. Phyllis Qualls-Brooks
The Tennessee Economic Council on Women has named Phyllis Qualls-Brooks, as Executive Director, effective
Carol Danehower, chair of the board and the search committee, said “We are thrilled to have Dr. Qualls-Brooks join the staff and continue to lead this very significant organization.”
The Tennessee Economic Council on Women focuses on research, offering the premiere economic summit for women in Tennessee each year, and working to get women on boards and commissions. Its research covers a myriad of topics focusing on women, including job training, wages and earnings, domestic violence, political participation, preventive healthcare, women-owned businesses and women in
Qualls-Brooks said, “It is an honor to serve as Executive Director for this very significant agency. I look forward to continuing the work that has been done to keep abreast of issues and developments related to the economic status and well-being of women throughout the state in order to provide leadership and guidance to the TECW members, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.”
Qualls-Brooks recently served as a Congressional Affairs Specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Special Projects Coordinator with the Office of the Treasurer of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She formerly served as Assistant Commissioner in the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Director of Public Relations at