Vashti Murphy McKenzie is a bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church -- the first female bishop in its history -- and serves in the 13th Episcopal District, which includes Tennessee and Kentucky. She is a member of the President’s Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
Vashti McKenzie: Without a net
Being a woman in leadership is like walking a tightrope without a net. And the crowd is not necessarily cheering for you, says AME Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie.
