Leadership with purpose and compassion. That’s what Brooke Trusley brings to her philanthropic work, according to Erica Mitchell, CEO and president of United Way of Greater Nashville, where Brooke has been a volunteer for more than 20 years.
Brooke first engaged with UWGN as a donor, alongside her husband, Josh Trusley. The couple was drawn to the organization’s mission to unite the community and mobilize resources so that every child, individual and family could thrive. Over time, Brooke and Josh increased their contributions to such an extent that they became part of the organization's Tocqueville Alpha Chapter, which recognizes donors who give $10,000 or more to the cause.
“Something I am proud of in our community — and something most people don’t know — is that Nashville is the birthplace of the Tocqueville Society,” Brooke says. Founded in 1984, with Nashville as the first chapter, the Tocqueville Society nods to Alexis de Tocqueville’s observations of civic engagement and generosity during his travels in North America. There are now 400 chapters of the Tocqueville Society
worldwide.
In 2023 and 2024, Brooke and Josh co-chaired the Tocqueville Society’s annual campaigns, raising more than $5 million for United Way each year.
Servant leadership is a family affair for the Trusleys, who volunteer together as a team. And now Brooke’s twin daughters are two of the four founding co-chairs of the Teens of Tocqueville Society Alpha Chapter.
“To grow into the leadership role of co-chairing Tocqueville Society — and watch the impact we make together for the community we call home and love — is a partnership for which I will be forever grateful,” Brooke says. “My hope for the future of United Way of Greater Nashville is that the next generation continues to have the passion for servant leadership and will continue to work alongside United Way of Greater Nashville in the betterment of this community we love.”
Dress: Oscar de la Renta peony guipure lace cocktail dress (Gus Mayer)
Shoes: Me Dolly silver mules (Christian Louboutin)
Earrings: Green amethyst and mother of pearl earrings (Patricia Marie Fine Jewelry)
Ring: Diamond Cellar diamond ring (personal collection)
Florist: Knestrick By Design
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