2024 Board of Directors
Officers
Jenny Charles, JD
President
Mandy Haynes Young, JD
Vice-President
Leigh Ann Vernich, CPA
Treasurer
Kaysha Hervey, MHA, CPCS, CPMSM
Secretary
Directors
Tatiana Alvarez
Ted L. Anderson, MD, PhD
Jackie Dixon, JD
Brenda Measells Dowdle, JD
Sydney Finchum
Sheena Hanserd, Ed.D.
Sierra Marié, MSN, WHNP-BC
Tony Nunn
Revida Rahman, MBA
Stephanie Williams, JD
A Step Ahead Team
Jenny Matthews
Executive Director
Caina Lynch
Program & Operations Director
Ashley Hullett
Community Outreach Specialist
Anna Noda
Community Outreach Specialist (Spanish Bilingual)
Macy Pate
Community Outreach Specialist
Darian Davis
Education Specialist
Mariam Iskandar
Bilingual Specialist (Arabic)
Karen Walker
Impact Manager
Sara Chang
Development Coordinator
Brinda Ambal
Vanderbilt Ingram Scholar
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.