Our Team
Staff
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Construction Coordinator
Abdikhaliq was born and raised in Hargeisa, Somalia. He recently relocated to Nashville, TN, in September 2023. Abdikhaliq has accumulated 9 years of experience working with different non-profit organizations in Somalia. Abdikhaliq holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Gollis University in Hargeisa. His expertise lies in the areas of water, sanitation, hygiene, and infrastructure development.
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Chief Executive Officer
andrea@rtnashville.org
Born and raised in the Nashville area, Andrea has previously served as a Disaster Case Manager after the 2010 flood and most recently managing a direct service program for senior refugees. She brings extensive experience managing diverse teams of staff and volunteers in office and field work settings with a trauma-informed approach. Andrea holds degrees in Social Work from University of Tennessee-Knoxville and a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University.
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Vice President of Development & External Affairs
Born and raised in Nashville, Anton first got involved with our work after Rebuilding Together repaired the home of this grandmother. Anton served five years on RTN's Board of Directors, the last two as Board President. His professional experience includes work as both an Information Technology consultant and a practicing attorney.
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Outreach Coordinator
A Nashville native, Maggie grew up in Madison and earned her Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Maggie worked as an architectural designer in Atlanta before studying affordable housing policy, equitable development, and community engagement design at Harvard Graduate School of Design. Since returning to Nashville, Maggie has worked on a range of projects including affordable housing, engagement activity, and graphic design for southeastern non-profits.
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Administrative Assistant
Monica began her career as an environmental professional in the transportation field and recently transitioned into the nonprofit sector. She holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Sociology from Vanderbilt University. Outside of work, Monica enjoys volunteering at a community garden, reading, and trying new restaurants with friends.
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Director of Programs
Born and raised in the Midwest, Stephanie Houghton received a Communications Degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. After graduating, she lived in both New York City and Chicago, before settling in Nashville in 2012. She started off her career in documentary film distribution, later moving into leading programs at several nonprofits.
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Construction Program Manager
Walter was born and raised in Jackson, TN. He has over 10 years of non-profit experience within the Nashville community. He is a graduate of both Fisk University and American Baptist College. He is a husband, father, and active community member. In his leisure time Walter enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Board of Directors
Hunter Whitten - President
Turner Construction Company
Jennifer Atcher - Vice President
Studio Eight Design
Paolo Guarisco - Secretary
Bell Construction
Chauncey Williams- Treasurer
R1CM
Lethia Mann - Ex-officio
Regions Bank
Brittany Bergbower
RSM US LLP
Burkley Allen
I.C. Thomasson Associates
Chris Neumann
Origin Investments
Sandra Campbell
Judicial Assistant, Retired (Metropolitan Government)
Mary Beth Ikard
Accenture
Victoria Morrison
Dollar General Foundation
Darweshi Whitfield
Jackson National Life Insurance
Elizabeth Meade
Elliot Davis
Raquel Beck
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Kevin Liegibel
Young Professional Board Intern
Stengel Hill
Young Professionals Board
Abi Perezhilan
Akarsh Sabhaney
Caroline Orlowski
Chase Snider
Deanna Kamal
Jason Sprouls
Kathryn Rickmeyer
Kelsey Miller
Kevin Liegibel
Lauren Durham
Matt Zarnowski
Tenille Cochran
Tanya Hoang
Community Advisory Committees
Our neighborhood approach means we commit to specific neighborhoods for years at a time, partnering with residents to make sure our work reflects each area’s history, strengths and goals.
Prior to the launch of our work in each target community, RTN team members spent months listening to Nashvillians in both areas at churches and community centers, and working with neighborhood leaders to build trust with the residents of the two communities, and to deeply understand local priorities and needs.
These neighborhood leaders became the two groups we now call Community Advisory Committees(CACs). These groups help inform RTN’s homeowner engagement, as well as the type of community partnerships we prioritize to best serve all the needs of our clients and their neighbors.
We host monthly dinners that are open to all residents in our target communities, and if you’re there you’re a community advisor! However, to help us have a greater reach to longtime neighbors, we rely on a group of community leaders to help us communicate when and where CAC events will be held as well as spread information about community resources RTN has to share.
Greater Bordeaux Committee Leaders
Sandra Campbell
Patricia Malone
Arkeshia Cox
Dickerson Pike Corridor Committee Leaders
John Little
Dan Clemmons
Victoria Blue
Grantors & Sponsors
