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Kristen Privette
Program Coordinator
As the program coordinator for Get Food Smart TN, Kristen equips Tennessee communities with the resources, support, and connections they need to advance food waste reduction and food security. She applies her skills in resource development, communication, and outreach—built through her prior career teaching middle and high school science in Tennessee’s public schools—to make practical information and tools accessible to Tennesseans. Kristen holds a B.S. in Environmental Studies from Roanoke College, with minors in Art and Secondary Education, and an M.Ed. in Instructional Practice from Lipscomb University. Outside of work, she enjoys pottery, cooking, and spending time outdoors.
You can reach Kristen by email at kristen.privette@tn.gov, by phone at 615-969-9936, or on LinkedIn.
Kelsey Davis
Community Programs Manager
Kelsey Davis coordinates the Go Green With Us Program, which is a partnership between TN State Park staff and visitors to incorporate sustainable practices throughout our park system, such as waste reduction, energy and water conservation, habitat and resource protection, and education and outreach. She also works to promote waste reduction and awareness across the state through the Zero Waste TN program. This program works to educate residents, businesses, and institutions about the importance of properly managing and reducing waste by hosting sustainable events and workshops and conducting education and outreach. Her primary responsibilities are providing technical assistance and training regarding waste reduction, food waste diversion and composting, and zero waste practices. Kelsey’s prior experience and training includes solid waste management and recycling, green building, and ecological economics. She also holds the TRUE Zero Waste Advisor credential. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from the University of Memphis and a Master's in Sustainability from Lipscomb University. In her free time, Kelsey can be found hiking in our State Parks, tending to her garden, or sipping tea while reading a good book.
You can reach Kelsey by email at kelsey.davis@tn.gov or by phone at 615-812-7854.
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