Siegel Humanities Academy, Lunch and Learn with Regina Ward

Regina Wilkerson Ward serves as the Executive Director of the Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and has held the position since November 2022. In this role she develops strategic partnerships, manages existing business relationships, markets and helps with production of events at the Center, and oversees contractual obligations and the annual giving campaign. In previous roles, Regina spent a decade as a fundraiser for youth and health care organizations, raising $3.5M to serve the Middle Tennessee community and $16M to serve the Boys and Girls Clubs in Atlanta and 9 surrounding counties. In addition to fundraising, Regina served as the Director of Education & Workforce Development at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. There she worked with the local school districts and industry partners from the community, to bridge the skills gap and promote the future of the workforce in the county through initiatives in the K-12 education space. Regina is President of the Guild for the Discovery Center at Murfree Springs and serves on the boards for United Way’s Young Leaders Society, the Chattanooga Music Academy, and Siegel High School Humanities Academy. She holds a B. S. degree in Organizational Communication from Middle Tennessee State University and is a proud Blue Raider supporter. She loves her hometown and the people that work to make it a great place to live and work.