Dr. Sandra Shawhan

A native Nashvillian who currently serves as the Pastor of Circle of Grace , the United Methodist ministry at the TN Prison for Women. For the past 25 years she has served as Pastor in local Parish churches throughout the Tennessee conferences of the United Methodist Church. She has served in additional professional roles as Certified Financial Planner, Dean of Students, Women’s Athletic Director and Associate Professor of Behavioral Science at Lincoln Memorial University.

She has served on the Board of Directors for Mercy Home, The Rape and Sexual Abuse Center, The Foundation of the TN/Memphis Conferences of the United Methodist Church, Spiritual Director of the Kiaros Advisory Board, The Community Resource Board for the TN Prison for Women and the Oak Cottage for Women Board.