A decade ago, Lottie Ryans discovered MiCareerQuest in West Michigan—an innovative, hands-on experience designed to introduce students to careers in a way that goes far beyond the traditional career fair. Inspired by its impact, she brought that vision home. In Spring 2017, the first CareerQuestTN launched on the campus of East Tennessee State University, welcoming students in grades 8–12 to explore careers in Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, and Informatio

Wanda Martin At FTAAAD, we are proud to highlight team members who truly embody our mission—and Wanda Martin is one of those individuals. As our Public Conservator, Wanda serves as a strong and compassionate advocate for some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met with dignity and respect. Wanda began working at the District in the Spring of 2002 and has dedicated more than two decades to serving her commun

Rosalee Sites proudly holds an award alongside Angie Gwaltney (left), Kathy Whitaker (right), and her husband Bruce Sites Rosalee Sites was honored with the Kathy Whitaker Excellence in Aging Service Award on April 28, 2026 at the FTAAAD Annual Conference on Aging in recognition of her decades-long commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families across the region. The First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (FTAAAD) was honored to pr