Judge Nancy Parrish | YWCA Women of Excellence Honoree
What inspires you to get up and do the work?
My work as a judge for over 27 years is interesting, challenging, and rarely boring.
What have you learned about yourself through the challenges you have overcome?
Although it has been challenging, I have learned overtime to compartmentalize the tragic cases I hear in court from my home life.
How do you take care of yourself?
I do try to exercise (though not as much as I should) and I love to read.
What is the best advice you've ever been given? Or what advice do you have for others?
I have not been immune from the imposter syndrome over the years but I have found that it is important to take a new challenge even if you are unsure if you can do the job.
What is your vision for our community? Has it changed through the pandemic and racial justice reckoning of recent years?
Last year I participated in the Mosaic project which was an enlightening experience. The project matches up a white individual with a minority individual and through the program each person has a better understanding of each others’ background and life challenges.
The mission of YWCA is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. What does YWCA's mission mean to you?
The YWCA’s mission is essential to our community. The program I am most familiar with in my work is the Center for Safety and Empowerment.
