Nashville State Community College Foundation Announces Seven New Board Members

The Nashville State Community College Foundation has appointed seven new members to its Board of Trustees for the 2025–2026 term.

Foundation Board Chair Nancy Eisenbrandt said, “We are excited to expand the Board in support of Nashville State’s mission to increase access, drive student completion, and ensure post-completion success. Each new member brings diverse experience and valuable insight that will help maintain the college’s strong focus on student achievement.”

The Board plays a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s mission and championing student success. Through its initiatives, the Foundation helps drive meaningful impact at Nashville State,” said Ryan Parker, Foundation executive director. “I’m thankful for their willingness to serve and contribute to our shared goals.”

The newly appointed members joining the Board are:

Ernestine Adams
Senior Director of Instruction
Dickson County Schools

Herbert Brown
Community & Citizenship Director
Turner Construction Company

Antonio Carroll
Attorney
Nashville Electric Service

Diane Janbakhsh 
Founder & Executive Director
Hispanic Family Foundation

Novonda Lilly
Director Talent Campus & Community Recruiting
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Carson Mayhall (Board Treasurer)
Manager
Kraft Analytics, LLC

Cynthia Whitfield-Story 
President & CEO
INSPIRE1, LLC Consulting & Coaching Firm