Transformative Leadership Coaching for
Impact-Driven Leaders
Succeeding Together
Welcome to Advancing Lives LLC! Founded by Evetty Satterfield, we specialize in tailored executive coaching designed to help leaders unlock their full potential. Our strategic, personalized approach empowers individuals to navigate complex leadership challenges, foster inclusive cultures, and drive meaningful change in education and beyond. Together, let's embark on a journey of growth and self-transformation.
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
A Multi-Faceted Partnership
Bold Leadership
Advocacy and Policy
Young Elected Official 35 under 35, I actively challenge school agencies to be transparent around discipline disparities and hiring practices for teachers of color, specifically Black educators. Learn more about our advocacy by visiting Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance (TECA) and Education Trust in Tennessee.
Evetty Satterfield, MSW
Evetty Satterfield is a dynamic leader, educator, and consultant dedicated to equity, leadership development, and empowering marginalized communities. A proud Knoxville native and HBCU alumna of Alabama A&M University, she is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Education Leadership at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Combining academic expertise with practical experience, Evetty creates transformative systems that support diverse learners and foster inclusive environments.
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As the founder and CEO of Advancing Lives, LLC, Evetty specializes in executive coaching and strategic consulting, particularly in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). She helps organizations and leaders develop anti-racist practices, create inclusive workplaces, and lead with impact in an evolving workforce. Her passion for youth development drives her to mentor young adults in achieving their full potential.
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Evetty’s leadership experience includes serving on the Knox County Board of Education, where she made history as the highest vote-getter in her district and served as Vice-Chair for the 2021-2022 school year. She has been recognized as a Young Elected Official, 35 Under 35 Honoree, Knoxville Business 40 Under 40 Honoree, and Woman to Woman Government and Politics Honoree by Zeta Phi Theta. Additionally, she serves as a Board Member for Youth in Action (2024–2028), is a Leadership Tennessee NEXT member (Class IV), and a School Board Partners Fellow (Cohort 3). Evetty is also a St. Louis Business & Diversity Leadership Fellow, an alumna of Leadership Knoxville (Class of 2021), and a member of the Emerge Tennessee Founding Cohort (Class of 2017).
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In her spare time, Evetty enjoys [SolidCore] workouts, immersing herself in audiobooks and podcasts, and actively serving alongside her sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Her dedication to community, resilience, and authentic leadership fuels her mission to create meaningful, lasting change.
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