Rebecca Lofty Woods is TQEE’s vice president of government relations. As the chief lobbyist for the organization, she works closely with Tennessee lawmakers and advocates for research-based early learning policies. Rebecca also directs Tennessee Advocates for Early Learning, TQEE’s affiliated political action committee. Prior to joining TQEE Rebecca spent a decade working in Tennessee’s government affairs arena. Much of that time was spent leading grassroot campaigns and lobbying on behalf of various health care member associations, where she represented county officials, physicians, and community health clinics. She studied Communications at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and received her master’s degree in Strategic Leadership from Middle Tennessee State University. She serves on the board of the Tennessee Lobbyist Association and is a NJC Leadership Institute Graduate.
Rebecca lives in Nashville, TN, and her favorite children’s book is Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. Her children, Victoria and Wilson, love to theatrically chant portions of the rhythmic book as a core part of their nightly bedtime reading routine.
