2025 Board of Directors
Officers

Jenny Charles, JD
President

Mandy Young, JD
Vice-President

Leigh Ann Vernich, CPA
Treasurer

Ted L. Anderson, MD, PhD
Secretary
Directors

Tatiana Alvarez

Gary Bynum

Susan Carey

Jackie Dixon, JD

Brenda Measells Dowdle, JD

Sydney Finchum

Sierra Marié, MSN, WHNP-BC

Tony Nunn

Revida Rahman, MBA

Stephanie Williams, JD

Avery Bogart
Student Board Member

Robert Moxley
Young Leaders Council Intern
A Step Ahead Team

Jenny Matthews
Executive Director

Caina Lynch
Program & Operations Director

Ashley Hullett
Community Outreach Specialist

Macy Pate
Community Outreach Specialist

Darian Davis
Education Specialist

Mariam Iskandar
Bilingual Specialist (Arabic)

Yusel Perez
Bilingual Specialist (Spanish)

Karen Walker
Impact Manager

Sara Chang
Development Coordinator

Brinda Ambal
Vanderbilt Ingram Scholar

Caitlin Roberts
Spring Intern
A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, and vendors.