Named the 2015/16 Affiliate of the Year by National Girls Inc. and 2022 Hamilton County Schools Partner of the Year, the Chattanooga team is comprised of highly trained, committed staff and volunteers who believe in the promise and potential of local girls. The results of their dedication and focus are best demonstrated by the words and achievements of Girls Inc. girls.

Administrative Staff (423.624.4757)

Toccora Petersen, Chief Executive Officer

Jocelyn Loza, Chief Development Officer

Fance Brannock, Director of Program Operations

Sara Butler, Operations Supervisor

Jillian Sanderfur, Manager of Outreach & Engagement

Aaliyah Parrish, Family Resource Coordinator/Admin. Assistant

Program Staff (423.269.7410)

Kayla Bates, Manager of Program Quality

Michelle Benton, Program Coordinator

Mary Cate Culbertson, Teen Program Specialist

Logan Kennedy, Program Coordinator

Lexie McGill, Program Coordinator

Bre Merity, Program Coordinator

Jessica Perez, Program Assistant

Gayla Randle, Program Coordinator

Monica Reifinger, Latina Immersion Specialist

Joanna Walter-Wright, Data Program Coordinator

Consider supporting Girls Inc. of Chattanooga and our programs designed just for girls. Every day, we equip girls to navigate gender, economic and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated and independent.