About Greta
Greta is an insightful, energetic and captivating speaker who contributes to the collective empowerment and education of others through her gift of storytelling.
Greta, a former police officer, served her community of Nashville, TN for twelve years. After leaving law enforcement, Greta spent two years as the Victims of Crime Coordinator with the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault before becoming a support group facilitator and advocate at the YWCA Domestic Violence Center. After being sexually assaulted in 2017, she started Silent No Longer Tennessee, a nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, referal and theraputic creative expression programs to victims of sexual assault, and serves as the executive director.
Greta has an energetic and authentic personality and employes innovative training methods to engage her audiance. Her years of experience and expertise allows her to inform and inspire others through informational and motivational speaking engagements and presentations. In 2022, Greta was one of five individuals featured in the PBS show American Anthems, appearing in the Let The Words Come Out episode. Her gift for storytelling allows her to share her personal story and contribute to the collective empowerment and education of all she engages with.
If the words don’t paint a vivid picture in our mind, if they don’t make us feel the emotion as if we are living it, if they don’t inspire us or teach us something, they are nothing more than wasted ink on paper.
~ Greta McClain
Education:
U.T. Martin: Secondary Education- English with Religious Studies Minor
Metro Nashville Police Department Training Academy
FEMA Workplace Security Awareness
FEMA Workplace Violence Awareness
OSHA Emergency Action Plans
OSHA Introduction to Safety Management
Movement School NY Campus: Communicating in a Crisis
LinkedIn Communicating in Times of Change
Movement School Detroit Campus: Relational Community Organizing & Communications
USF Corporate Training and Professional Education: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
End Violence Against Women: Public Trust: Confronting Law Enforcement Sexual Misconduct in the #MeToo Era
End Violence Against Women: Reducing Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation
End Violence Against Women: Public Trust: Confronting Law Enforcement Sexual Misconduct in the #MeToo Era
Case Western University: Coaching Learning, Leadership and Change
Office of Victims of Crime: Sexual Assault Advocate Training
University of California-Irvine: Speaking so that People Listen
U.C. Berkley Center for Cultural Humility: Anti-Racism
End Violence Against Women International Effective: Victim Advocacy Within the Criminal Justice System
Skills
Adapatability
Advocacy
Authenticity
Creativity
Communications Presenting
Creative Writing Storytelling
Empathy
Event Planning
Facilitation
Leadership
Listening
Motivational Speaking
Presenting
Public Speaking
Relatability
Strategic Messaging
Training
Workshops
Experience
Founder & Executive Dirctor
Silent No Longer TN | 2018 – present
- Developing and implementing innovative community-based initiatives
- Conceptualizing and developing strategic messaging and communications strategies
- Identify, recruit, train, develop and manage a talented team of diverse volunteers capable of leading and supporting organizational and communitee development
- Supervising, mentoring and educating interns to prepare them for their future professions
- Collaborating with community members and organizations to creative impactful and sustainable goals
Speech Writer
Freelance | 2001 – present
- Drafting persuasive and compelling speeches, politial commentary, Op-Eds and statements
- Conducting statistial research and trasforming it in a way that captivates audiences
- Utilizing my communication skills to develop high quality public statements that motivate and move people to action
Outreach Advocate & Facilitator
YWCA Domestic Violence Center | 2003 – 2010
- Developed and implemented custom intervention & safety plans in coordination with victims of domestic violence
- Facilitated Unhoused Women & LGBTQ+ domestic violence support groups
- Provided information regarding domestic violence, sexual assault and job opportunities
- In collaboration with other social service providers, made referrals for food and housing assistance, mental health and addiction services and other services as needed
Victims of Crime Coordinator
TN Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | 2001 – 2003
- Developed and implemented custom intervention & safety plans in coordination with victims of domestic violence
- Facilitated Unhoused Women & LGBTQ+ domestic violence support groups
- Provided information regarding domestic violence, sexual assault and job opportunities
- In collaboration with other social service providers, made referrals for food and housing assistance, mental health and addiction services and other services as needed
Police Officer, Master Patrol Officer, Detective
Metro Nashville Police Dept. | 1991- 2000
- As a patrol officer, I was tasked with responding to service calls within my designated area, while also proactively initiating patrol activities to ensure community safety and address any suspicious behavior.
- As a master patrol officer, I carried out the responsibilities of a patrol officer, in addition to training, supervising, evaluating, and monitoring newly graduated officers from the police academy. I was often called upon to act in a Sergeant’s position, which involved overseeing patrol officers, managing investigations, inspecting paperwork, coordinating resources for various situations, and making critical supervisory decisions.
- As a detective, I specialized in investigating Adult Sex Abuse cases assigned to me. This role required me to prioritize cases, conduct thorough interviews with victims, suspects, and witnesses, and direct support staff in processing crime scenes. Additionally, I was responsible for presenting evidence and testifying in court to support the prosecution of offenders.
Dispatcher, Police Officer
Vanderbilt University Police Dept. | 1988-1991
- As a dispatcher, I managed incoming calls for service, assessed the urgency of each situation, and promptly dispatched the appropriate patrol officers. This role required exceptional multitasking skills, quick decision-making, and clear communication to ensure timely and effective responses.
- As a patrol officer, I responded to service calls, engaged in proactive patrol activities, and interacted with both my colleagues and the community. My duties included addressing immediate concerns, maintaining a visible presence to deter crime, and building positive relationships with community members to enhance public safety and trust.