Senate Joint Resolution 646 confirms the appointment of Dr. Elaine Swafford to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, as appointed by Governor Bill Lee. Dr. Swafford's term will expire on June 30, 2029. With over forty years of experience in education, she currently serves as the CEO of the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, the first all-girls public charter STEM school in Tennessee. Her previous roles include executive principal at the Howard School of Academics and Technology and Area II Superintendent for the Hamilton County Department of Education. Additionally, she was the founding CEO of the Chattanooga Preparatory School and has held various leadership positions in the community.

The resolution highlights Dr. Swafford's extensive background in education and community involvement, including her participation in Leadership Tennessee and her role as president of the Chattanooga Downtown Rotary. It emphasizes the requirement under Tennessee law for the General Assembly to confirm the governor's appointments to the advisory board. The resolution concludes with the formal confirmation of Dr. Swafford's appointment, reflecting the legislative body's support for her contributions to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.