Tennessee Nonprofit Network is entering an exciting new chapter of growth and statewide representation. To support our mission and deepen our impact across the state, we are thrilled to announce our new board officers, an expanded board of directors, and our expanded Community Action Council.
This growing leadership team brings a wealth of expertise, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to strengthening the sector across every region of Tennessee.
New Board Officers
Our officers provide strategic direction and governance to ensure Tennessee Nonprofit Network effectively supports organizations statewide.
- Richard Kennedy, Board Chair, Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, Nashville
- Sonji Branch, Immediate Past Chair – Metamorphosis Training & Development LLC, Memphis
- Amanda McCollum, Vice-Chair – Adams Keegan, Memphis
- Sarah Long, Secretary – Community Volunteer, Knoxville
- Forrest Alton, Treasurer – 1000 Feathers Consulting, Memphis
Expanded Board of Directors
We are excited to welcome our newly expanded board of directors. These leaders represent a wide range of fields and geographic regions, bringing vital insights to our work.
- Christy Dolinich – Creative Compassion, Crossville
- Abby Garrison – United Way of Greater Chattanooga, Chattanooga
- Joshua Ireland – Jefferson Bridge Capital, Nashville
- Kim James – Rotary Club of Nashville, Nashville
- Kristen Dinger – Community Volunteer, Nashville
- Arnetta Macklin – MIFA, Memphis
- Phillip Many – St. Luke’s Community House, Nashville
- LaKevia Perry – Tennessee Valley Authority, Nashville
- Aaron Price – Emory Valley Center, Oak Ridge
- Tosha Price – Ascend Federal Credit Union, Nashville
- Kelly Walberg – Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Nashville
To ensure our programs and advocacy remain deeply rooted in local needs, Tennessee Nonprofit Network is proud to announce our expanded Community Action Council.
The Community Action Council serves as our version of an Advisory Council. Members act as essential ambassadors within their home communities, creating vital feedback loops between their regions and Tennessee Nonprofit Network. Throughout the year, council members also share their expertise on special committees to help shape our programs, resources, and outreach strategies across the state.
Our Community Action Council
West Tennessee
- Andrea Baird, Thrive Impact Solutions
- Neki Catron, Sylvamo
- Tracey Zerwig Ford, Voices of the South
- Elise Higdon, Overton Park Conservancy
- Shayla Kolheim, Google
- Baylee Less, Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab
- Carolyn McCormick, United Way of the Mid-South
- Janie Paraham, Memphis Museums of Science & History/ Pink Palace
- Ann Marie Wallace, Baptist Memorial Health Care
- Cori Smith, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry
- Leighanne Soden, West Cancer Foundation
- Lisa Tillman, RIFA
- Jazmin Withers, Slingshot Memphis
Middle Tennessee
- Meredith Benton, Communities in Schools of Tennessee
- Mattie Callahan, Tennessee Charitable Care Network
- Heather Chalos, Alignment Nashville
- Kaitlin Dastugue, Civic Design Center
- Julieanna Huddle, CASA Nashville
- Lawrence Johnson, First Horizon Bank
- Karen Lampert, City of Murfreesboro
- Jessica Limbird, Confluence Consulting
- Areis Lurry, University of Tennessee College of Social Work, Nashville Campus
- Patricia Powell, National Autism Peer Support
- Kim Randell, Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury
- Jacob Roberts, Bryan Symphony Orchestra Association
- Megan Schwalm, Tennessee Caregiver Coalition
- Jim Snell, Volunteer Tennessee
- Wendy Jill Spence, Tennessee CASA Association
- Candace Surface, Day 7
- Meena Swaminathan, PENCIL
East Tennessee
- Rachel Bailey, Family Crisis Center of WDCC, Inc.
- Torrie Boggs, Real Good Kitchen Foundation
- Becca Brado, HomeSource east tennessee
- Stephanie Burrage, Aslan Foundation
- Meghan Creecy, United Way of Greater Chattanooga
- Kelsie Crittendon, Sunshine Services
- Adam Dickson, City of Johnson City
- Nathaniel Farnor, East Tennessee State University
- Ada Hernandez-Bell, United Way of Anderson, Campbell, Morgan and Scott Counties
- Amy Gilliland, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Dana Pair Hernandez, United Way of Greater Knoxville
- Lisa Higginbotham, University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS)
- Trudy Hughes, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
- Sarah Jurinsky, United Way of Blount County
- Maria Matney, Centro Hispano De East Tennessee
- Anthony Prince, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
- Erin Rosolina, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
- Amman Thomas, JPMorgan Chase
- Phil Trammell, Nonprofit Resource Center
- Wendy Wand, Friends of Literacy
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of these council members and look forward to partnering with them to strengthen communities across Tennessee.