Staff
Kristy Pomeroy, LBSW, LADAC II
Executive Director
Kristy Pomeroy, LBSW, LADAC II
Executive Director
Kristy Pomeroy is a native Nashvillian who attended Lipscomb University to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Her career led her to working with individuals in the areas of domestic violence, the criminal legal system, the jails/prisons and then to a residential re-entry and medical treatment program for women. It was during that time she pursued and obtained her LADAC II (Licensed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) in Tennessee. Kristy served at The Next Door for over 9 years in the re-entry program, permanent housing complex and as Director of Admissions for Treatment. In the spring of 2020, amidst the COVID 19 pandemic, Kristy was contacted by Jeaneice Shearon about taking over the Women of Worth Transition House Inc (aka Women of Worth Recovery Home.) After thoughtful prayer and consideration, Kristy assumed the role of Executive Director of Women of Worth (WOW.)
Kristy has been married to Shane Pomeroy since 1995. They have two sons, a daughter-in-love, family and many friends who have offered encouragement and support of the ministry of WOW.
I feel so fortunate to be serving at Women of Worth. Our women come from incarceration with a history of brokenness which includes substance abuse, mental health issues, trauma and more. It is a blessing to meet them in that brokenness and be a small part of their journey!
Kristy Pomeroy, Executive Director
Catherine Hardin
Program Manager
Catherine Hardin
Program Manager
Catherine is from Dallas, Texas, and moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University. She is married to Shea and is the proud mother of two children. Catherine's career has been centered around employment services with both for-profit and non-profit agencies. Catherine met Kristy Pomeroy while working at The Next Door, Inc. At The Next Door, Catherine served as a Workforce Development Coordinator, Development Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator. She loves working with women who are re-entering society and supporting them as they build new lives of wholeness and hope!
Jennifer Orellana
Case Manager
Jennifer is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and came to Women of Worth as a Sponsor and as a group leader for Amazing Grace, a Christian 12-step program. Jennifer is a proud mother and grandmother. When she isn't working she is loving on her dog Josie or serving at her church.
House Monitor
Karen
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Carole Purkey (pictured left) - Board President - Donelson Church of Christ
Kate McKinnie (pictured right) - Board Vice President - Appalachia Service Project
Emily Parsley - Board Treasurer - Deloitte
Allison Cooke - The Real Estate Cooke Book
Sherry Hunter - Retired
Sheila DeBerry - Room In The Inn
Philip Fontenot- DDS