United States, November 14, 2024 – The Fetzer Institute is pleased to announce that its beloved board member, Rev. Jennifer Bailey, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund. This addition brings a wealth of experience and a new vision for the Fund's initiatives, which align with the Institute's mission of fostering a more compassionate and connected world.

The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund is a philanthropic foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee, that uses its grantmaking to improve the lives of young people and protect the natural environment in Middle Tennessee. In her new role, Rev. Bailey will oversee the foundation's vision and operations.

Prior to this role, Rev. Bailey served for a decade as the founding Executive Director for Faith Matters Network, an innovative Womanist-led organization accompanying spiritually grounded leaders on their journey to healing themselves and their communities.

"While I'm excited for this next chapter, it's not easy to say goodbye," writes Rev. Bailey in an announcement to her Faith Matters Network colleagues about her departure. "Faith Matters Network has been home for me — a space we've nurtured together where those on the frontlines of justice can find rest, resilience, and renewal.”

In a separate announcement to The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Board of Directors, Rev. Bailey shared, “I am so honored to step into this role. Our focus on youth and the natural world is a public declaration of our unwavering commitment to building a better future and leaving this world better than we found it. […] I am so excited to help shape this next chapter of our work alongside our partners.”

Rev. Jen Bailey is ordained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, a public theologian, and a leader in the multi-faith movement for justice. She has been an Ashoka Fellow, New Pluralist Field Builder, Aspen Ideas Scholar, On Being Fellow, and a Truman Scholar. She has served on the boards of the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund and was recently the chair of The Healing Trust board in Nashville.

Fetzer invites the community to extend their heartfelt congratulations to Rev. Bailey on this exciting new chapter!