Tennessee
We’re Mobilizing Tennesseans to Be the Voice for Kids
Tennesseans overwhelmingly support investing in our kids, and especially early education.
We’re committed to making sure that every child in Tennessee gets the best start, because research shows that the first five years are critical to future success in school and life.
Join us to become the strongest possible voice for children in Tennessee!
Urge Tennessee Lawmakers to Strengthen Child Care and Nutrition
Tennessee lawmakers are considering bills that would strengthen child care for families and ensure access to summer meals across the Volunteer State.
Child care is essential for children's development, working families, and our state's economy. Take a moment to urge your lawmakers to support the Promising Futures Act.
Let's send a strong message to Tennessee state lawmakers urging them to invest in early childhood education so kids and families can thrive.
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I am so very grateful I found such wonderful organizations with which to affiliate to help children as SCAN and SAVE. SCAN builds my knowledge base about both issues and effective ways to respond to issues, particularly in the area of policy development and implementation. SCAN gives me a voice to speak on behalf of those who have no voice. This makes me feel that my efforts are worthwhile. - Anita Davis, Volunteer Leader
Leadership in Tennessee
Katie Growden (She/Her)
Tennessee State Manager
As a mom of three and early childhood educator with over 25 years of experience working with children ages birth through 6 years, Katie moved into advocacy work to raise awareness of issues faced every day by children, families, and the early education workforce.
Before joining SCAN’s staff as Tennessee State Manager, Katie served as Public Policy Chair for the Nashville Area Association for the Education of Young Children and as a Volunteer Leader for SCAN’s Middle Tennessee Community Action Team.
She and her family have made their home in Middle Tennessee since her husband completed his military career in 1995.
When she’s not using her voice for kids, Katie enjoys supporting Nashville Soccer Club, spending time with friends and family, and traveling (especially to see her grandbaby).
Email: kgrowden@savechildren.org
Lorena Georger (She/Her)
Family Engagement Senior Associate
Before joining SCAN, as Family Engagement Senior Associate, Lorena was an accomplished educational professional with over two decades of experience teaching domestically and internationally.
She has years of experience in family engagement, activity planning, program and curriculum assessment and development, as well as creating and implementation of social emotional support and tools for practical change.
Lorena grew up in Upstate New York but has had the opportunity to live and work in other cities and countries. She holds a Masters Degree in Education from University of Washington.
She now calls Eastern Tennessee her home and is excited to support and advocate for families and children.
Email: lgeorger@savechildren.org
Tennessee in the News
Katie Growden, Tennessee State Manager, speaks about Gov. Lee's decision over summer food assistance for Tennessee's kids.
Katie Growden, Tennessee State Manager speaks about the growing concerns over Head Start programs for families in Tennessee.
Katie Growden, Tennessee State Manager speaks about the growing concerns about SNAP benefits among Tennessee families.
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life. As a 501(c)(4), gifts made to SCAN are not tax deductible.