Senate Joint Resolution 111 confirms the appointment of Dr. Nancy Dishner to the board of directors of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation. Appointed by Governor Bill Lee, Dr. Dishner will serve a term that expires on June 30, 2029. She brings a wealth of experience to the position, currently serving as the president and CEO of the Niswonger Foundation, and has held various roles in education, including vice provost for enrollment services and director of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Dr. Dishner is also a former public-school teacher and has an extensive academic background, holding degrees in Elementary Education, supervision and administration, and a doctorate in administration.

The resolution is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, which requires that members appointed by the governor to the board of directors of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation be confirmed by a joint resolution of the General Assembly. The confirmation of Dr. Dishner's appointment reflects the state's commitment to ensuring qualified leadership within the lottery corporation, which plays a significant role in funding education initiatives in Tennessee.