Honoring Gamechangers
Kicking off with a celebration of Black Philanthropy Month and running through GivingTuesday, CFMT is recognizing 21 Nashville Gamechangers—visionary leaders who have made significant contributions to the community. These individuals, ranging from nonprofit leaders to business executives, have demonstrated unparalleled creativity, courage, and commitment to enhancing the well-being of Nashville’s Black community.
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Antonio Young brings over three decades of experience in account management and sales, having held roles with esteemed Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, MetLife, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, and Humana. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville and went on to complete his MBA at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Throughout his career, Antonio has been recognized with multiple President’s Club honors as well as several regional and district awards, a testament to his dedication and achievements.
Antonio’s commitment to service extends beyond his professional life. He has volunteered for numerous causes and organizations and remains actively involved in his church. Inspired by a family legacy of giving, Antonio, his wife Lisa, and their two adult children established the donor advised fund “Change We Seek” with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Believing that the spirit of giving is a family affair, they are on an incredible journey together, embracing their evolving roles.
Antonio is also honored to have served on the Advisory Board for the Give Back, Give Black Fund at CFMT. When he’s not making an impact in his community, you’ll find him enjoying his favorite pastime—traveling the world with his wife, family, and friends.
What factors are driving the future of Black giving and social finance available to promote wellness, equity, and justice in Black families, institutions, and communities?
The future and framework of Black giving and social finance is under siege from numerous entities and angles. On the institutional side, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are being dismantled by factions within Government and society. Philanthropy within the Black Community remains strong and as a collective, we support pillars of our community such as churches, fraternal organizations, businesses and individual households. With the advent of technology such as the internet and smart phone, information is at our fingertips and we much continue to harness the power of community and collaboration.
