Meet Our Board

Dr. Brown, who founded Learn CPR America, has received many accolades, In 2023, she became the first Black woman to receive the American Heart Association’s Martin E. Simmons Award for Advancing Heart Health. She is also the new AHA ReSS Champion Award recipient. She has extensive experience with running non-profit organizations.

 Corey Jenkins, co-chair of Nashville Organized for Action and Hope economic equity task force and lends insight to BLOOM

Ms. Francois is a social worker in Nashville, TN

Mr. Williams is the founder and CEO of A Better Way Construction. He has a wealth of experience in construction.

Mrs. Wade has a Batchelor’s degree in social science and has served as a social worker since 2005. She has extensive experience in housing coordination for low income and socially disadvantaged families.

 Mrs. Harrison is a licensed real estate agent with over 30 years of experience providing exceptional service to clients. She has a firm grasp of the market in middle Tennessee and has worked with a variety of different clients including first-time home buyers with varied budgets. 

Dr. Jones is the the head pastor of the Riverside Chapel S.D.A. church.  Dr. Jones holds a Doctor of Ministry degree and a BS degree in Business Administration. He is driven by a vision and passion to improve the lives of residents in North Nashville.  

 Nicole Bailey is the program manager for Catholic Charities at C.E. McGruder