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Megan Barry is the former Mayor of Nashville, TN, the first woman to be elected to the office. While she was in office, she lost her only son to a drug overdose. Since leaving her position, Barry is working to combat the shame and guilt that comes from this soul-sucking disease and to help those who struggle with substance use disorder and their loved ones by speaking up and speaking out. Her memoir, “It’s What You Do Next,” will be published in November 2024. She has shared her story in numerous podcasts and publications including PBS, Elle magazine, TOKENS Podcast, Nashville Edit, and arcHive Nashville. Her professional experience includes working as a corporate executive, independent consultant focusing on business ethics and corporate responsibility and as an adjunct professor. She has an MBA from Vanderbilt University, She is currently running for US Congress in TN-D7. She has previously served on several boards including the YWCA of Middle TN, and the Center for Non-Profit Management. She has been an invited speaker to numerous organizations and events including Young Presidents Organization (YPO), TedX Nashville, the International Women’s Forum, Georgia Pacific, National Overdose Awareness Days and many others.
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