Our Staff
John Bazzanella
As Chief Operating Officer, John is responsible for financial management and all aspects of daily operations and human resources administration. John holds a Master of Nonprofit Administration degree from the University of San Francisco, a Master of Business Administration degree from California State University Sacramento, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Santa Clara University. John is a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional and has worked and volunteered in the nonprofit sector for more than 29 years. John has served as a nonprofit board chair and done consulting work with nonprofits in areas of finance, strategic and business planning, board governance, and fundraising. John held several roles in TNN’s legacy organization including Director of Programs and Consulting. In addition to his operational responsibilities with TNN, John regularly designs and facilitates workshops in a number of subject areas and provides customized coaching and consulting services. A native Californian, John began his journey in the nonprofit sector as a summer volunteer for a residential camp program for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Over a span of nineteen years with that organization, culminating in him serving as the Director for the last six years of his tenure, John developed a deep appreciation for service to others and the power of small acts of kindness. Those early lessons continue to drive his commitment to service and his passion for the potential of the nonprofit sector. Outside of work John enjoys spending time with his very supportive wife and their two young sons.
April Carter
Kevin Dean
Kevin Dean is President & CEO of Tennessee Nonprofit Network. His previous positions include Executive Director of Momentum Nonprofit Partners, Executive Director of Literacy Mid-South, Community Services Director at Volunteer Memphis and Director of Development at Hope House.
Kevin received his Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Memphis in 2002. In 2009, he completed his Master’s Degree in Executive Leadership from Christian Brothers University. He received his doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Learning from Vanderbilt University in 2021. He is a Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant, and he has received his Certificate of Board Education from BoardSource.
Kevin was named one of Memphis’ Top 40 Under 40 by Memphis Business Journal in 2011. He is the 2013 recipient of the Ruth J. Colvin and Frank C. Laubach Award for Excellence in Community-Based Adult Literacy from ProLiteracy in Washington, DC. Kevin won the Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award from the Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence in 2015. He has also been named a Power Player by Inside Memphis Business in their Power Players issue since 2014,. Kevin was also the recipient of the 2015 Innovation Awards by Inside Memphis Business. In 2018, he was honored as an exceptional Bridge Builders alumni by BRIDGES, Inc. In 2021, he was named 150 for 150 by Christian Brothers University. In 2022, he was named one of the CEOs of the Year by Memphis Magazine.
Kevin is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Council of Nonprofits. He also serves on the Advisory Council for the University of Memphis’ Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership as well as serving as a member of Independent Sector’s Public Policy Committee and the Federal Reserve Board of St. Louis’ Community Development Advisory Council.
Andrea Hill
She has been named one of the 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite professionals. She was also named one of the 2018 Memphis Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 professionals. She was awarded the National Urban League Young Professionals Inaugural Heroes In The Movement Award. She is the 2017 Junior League of Memphis– Provisional of the Year, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis- GIVE 365 member, Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement Board member, Leadership Memphis Alumni, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Andrea is also a proud supporter of WKNO.
Dorian Hines
Dorian Hines serves as the Middle Tennessee Regional Director at TNN. He is a native of North Carolina who relocated to Memphis from Auburn, Alabama, where he attended graduate school. He received his Master of Public Administration from Auburn University and his Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communications from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. His previous positions include Community Engagement Manager at Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South and Recruitment and Marketing at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro, NC. Dorian is also a part of a number of organizations including, Embark at the New Memphis Institute and the International City and County Management Association.
Dorian has a never-ending passion for public service and giving back to the community. He has volunteered with a great number of nonprofit organizations throughout his career. He prides himself in being his authentic self, while being eager in discovering new and effective ways in servicing the community. When not at work, Dorian loves to be outdoors, eating, exercising and spending time with family and friends.
Natalie Jones
Angela Meekins
West Tennessee Regional Manager
Email | LinkedIn
pronouns: she/her/hers
Angela Meekins, a Memphis native, brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit development, communications, broadcasting, and event management. A dynamic leader in storytelling, community engagement, and project management, Angela’s career has been defined by her passion for connecting people and driving impactful initiatives. As the former Engagement & Event Manager at Porter-Leath, Angela spearheaded key community partnerships and elevated outreach efforts across the region. She was instrumental in managing logistics for high-profile fundraising events, including the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival, one of the largest crawfish festivals in the U.S. Before transitioning to the nonprofit sector, Angela built a successful career in broadcasting. She served as Promotions Director at Entercom Communications, where she led the creation and execution of marketing strategies for a regional cluster of radio stations. Angela also shined as a producer and on-air personality at ABC Radio Networks, where she planned and produced nationally syndicated broadcasts, including the widely renowned Tom Joyner Morning Show, which reached millions of listeners.
Kate Moss
Board of Directors
Mark Jordan
Sonji Branch
Consultant
Amanda McCollum
Bonnie Hollabaugh
World Methodist Evangelism
Teresa Cheeks-Wilson
Natalie Robinson
Lori Patton
Community Action Councils
West Tennessee
Forrest Alton, 1000 Feathers
Andrea Baird, Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
Tiffany Crumpton, Memphis Leadership Foundation
Keena Friday-Gilbert, The Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee
Kate Haywood, Daily Design Group
Arnetta Macklin, MIFA
Patricia Melton, Community Volunteer
Juanita Ortiz, Consilience Group
Greg Spillyards, Commercial Advisors
Lisa Tillman, RIFA
Tracy Zerwig-Ford, Hutchison
Middle Tennessee
Kaitlin Dastugue, Civic Design Center
Geree Jackson, Nashville Symphony
Josh Ireland, Jefferson Bridge Capital
Phillip Many, St. Luke’s Community House
Meena Swaminathan, PENCIL
Samantha Wigand, Imagine Nashville
East Tennessee
Rachel Bailey, Family Crisis Center of WDCC, Inc.
Torrie Boggs, United Way of Greater Knoxville
Rebecca Brado, University of Alaska Anchorage
Claudia Caballero, Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
Mark Cruise, STRONG ACC
Abby Garrison, United Way of Greater Chattanooga
Trudy Hughes, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Katie Kirkpatrick, Community Volunteer
Sarah Long, The Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee
Vicki McCaig, CASA for Kids Kingsport
Anthony Prince, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
Phil Trammell, Nonprofit Resource Center
Wendy Wand, United Way of Blount County