Karl Dean

Karl Dean is the sixth mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. He was elected on Sept. 11, 2007 and was re-elected on Aug. 4, 2011. Mayor Dean’s priorities are improving schools, making neighborhoods safer and bringing more and better jobs to Nashville. He also works to sustain and improve Nashville's high quality of life through numerous initiatives that promote health, sustainability and volunteerism. Mayor Dean believes that volunteerism is a great tool to address some of the city’s most pressing challenges. On Sept. 10, 2009, Mayor Dean pledged that Nashville would help the country achieve the goals of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act by joining Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City to launch the Cities of Service coalition. By signing the Declaration of Service, Mayor Dean promised to do his part by developing a comprehensive local action plan to increase civic engagement.

Michael Bloomberg

In 2002, Bloomberg became mayor of New York City. He was re-elected for a second, then a controversial third term. Bloomberg entered the political arena in 2002, when he won election as the 108th mayor of New York. Considered a liberal Republican, Bloomberg is pro-choice and in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. His most popular program as mayor was establishing a 311 telephone line that put callers in contact with the city, allowing them to report crimes, trash problems, or anything else. Bloomberg was re-elected mayor in November 2005. Controversially, in 2008 Bloomberg was able to push through legislation allowing him to run for a third term as mayor, citing that the particularly difficult economic climate and his financial skills warranted his remaining in office. After spending an unprecedented amount of his own money (upwards of $90 million) on the campaign Bloomberg secured a third four-year term in November of 2009.

Laurel Creech

Laurel Creech works in the Office of the Mayor, Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County and focuses on improving the livability of the city. She oversees the Office of Environment and Sustainability and serves as Chief Service Officer, a leadership position that promotes service as a core community responsibility as part of the national Cities of Service movement. In addition, she coordinates the Mayor’s healthy living initiatives and bicycle/pedestrian programs. Prior to joining the Mayor’s Office in May 2010, Laurel Creech was the founder and director of the outdoor, environmental organization Team Green and an on-air talent on WRLT Lightning 100 for thirteen years. Laurel received her B.A. from Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Brian Williams

Since joining Hands On Nashville (HON) as executive director in April 2007, Brian Williams has overseen a historic growth in its number of volunteers, transforming the nonprofit into one of the largest volunteer resource centers of its kind worldwide. Each month, HON offers over 400 service opportunities to the general public. HON’s impact on the community is transformative – In 2013, Nashville achieved its highest-ever ranking in the Volunteering and Civic Life in America report, placing No. 12 of the 51 largest cities in the United States. That’s up from No. 38 in only three years! A Tennessee native, Williams received his Master of Social Work (MSSW) with honors from the University of Tennessee, and he is a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker. Williams’ professional experience includes nonprofit financial management, disaster preparedness, program development, and resource development.

Na'eem Crawford-Muhammad

As part of the Government Innovation Team at Bloomberg Philanthropies, Na’eem oversees programs and communications for Cities of Service and manages technical assistance, digital media, and trainings and convenings for the coalition. Prior to joining Bloomberg Philanthropies, Na’eem was one of the original team members at NYC Service: former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s high-impact service initiative. Across his time at NYC Service, Na’eem oversaw over 100 AmeriCorps members through the NYC Civic Corps, and managed a variety of impact volunteering initiatives.

Misty Moody

Misty M. Moody, M.Ed. Director of Education joined Martha O'Bryan Center in 2006 to run the Reading Achievement Program. She currently oversees a team of 70 part time staff and AmeriCorps members as well as manages a combination of local, state, and federal funding streams. Ms. Moody is a certified reading specialist, certified in Wilson Reading Program, Orton Gillingham, and Marilyn Burns Mathematics and a certified DIBELS trainer. She is a Youth Work Management Consultant, a High Scope External Assessor, and is an Advancing Youth Development professional developer. Ms. Moody has been a featured speaker at multiple Department of Education conferences.

Morgan Campey

Morgan Campey came to Martha O'Bryan in February of 2012. She started out as a tutored and moved up to become our Education Volunteer Specialist- heading up Team Dean Reading Coaches. She has a Bachelors from Belmont University in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Her strengths are leadership, creative expression, and relationship building. She believes all youth deserve exposure to arts and sports education!

Cory Hutscheson

Cory Hutcheson has been with LetterLogic, Inc. since 2007, and has filled roles overseeing the facilities, office administration, and human resources. He has been heavily involved in the company’s corporate outreach and social responsibility programs during his time there, as well as spearheading environmental initiatives and company culture design. Some of Cory’s primary volunteer interests are the Safe Haven Family Shelter, Change for Chestnut, and Habitat for Humanity, as well as volunteer programs through the University of Tennessee Master Gardener Program. He is a graduate of MTSU and University of the South (Sewanee), and will be leaving to pursue his PhD at Penn State in Fall of 2014. He currently lives in Nashville with his beautiful wife and two curious, talented children.

"Produce a coordinated citywide plan to increase service through a planning process that involves existing service and volunteer- reliant non-profits, local volunteer management agencies, and local funders."- Original Cities of Service Grant

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
YWCA
AARP
TVA
Mayor's Office of Emergnecy Management and Disaster Relief
Pencil Foundation
Nashville After Zone Alliance
Lipscomb University
Belmont University

Rebuilding Together
Rockfeller Foundation
Center for Nonprofit Management
Nashville Pulblic LIberary
Alignment Nashille
Nashville Churches
YMCA
Mayor's Green Ribbon Committee
Americorps

Nashville Public Schools
Village Real Estate
Tennessee State University
Vanderbilt University
Fisk University
Sears
Music City Music Council
Country Music Association

Bloomberg and Dean

Creech and Williams