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2025 Board of Directors

Officers

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Jenny Charles, JD

President

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Mandy Young, JD

Vice-President

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Leigh Ann Vernich, CPA

Treasurer

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Ted L. Anderson, MD, PhD

Secretary

Directors

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Tatiana Alvarez

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Gary Bynum

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Susan Carey

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Jackie Dixon, JD

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Brenda Measells Dowdle, JD

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Sydney Finchum

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Sierra Marié, MSN, WHNP-BC

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Tony Nunn

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Revida Rahman, MBA

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Stephanie Williams, JD

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Avery Bogart

Student Board Member

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Robert Moxley

Young Leaders Council Intern

A Step Ahead Team

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Jenny Matthews

Executive Director

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Caina Lynch

Program & Operations Director

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Ashley Hullett

Community Outreach Specialist

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Macy Pate

Community Outreach Specialist

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Darian Davis

Education Specialist

Mariam HS.HEIC

Mariam Iskandar

Bilingual Specialist (Arabic)

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Yusel Perez

Bilingual Specialist (Spanish)

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Karen Walker

Impact Manager

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Sara Chang

Development Coordinator

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Brinda Ambal

Vanderbilt Ingram Scholar

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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.

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