All About Women

Last Updated: 11/8/2012 5:02:34 PM

All About Women

Nonprofit

All About Women

Address

P. O. Box 198155

Nashville, TN 37219-
Davidson County

Primary Phone

(615) 383-7122

Primary Fax

Web Site

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Contact Email

admin@AllAboutWomen.org

CEO/Executive Director

Ms. Joyce McDaniel

Board Chair

Ms. Melissa Puri

Board Chair Company Affiliation

Verizon Wireless

Board Members

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Year of Incorporation

2002

Former Names

Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years

Yes

Community Foundation Staff Conducted Site Visit when Developing Profile

Yes

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