Our Team

Named the 2024 and 2025 Affiliate of the Year, Mid-size Category by Girls Inc. Headquarters and 2022 Hamilton County Schools Partner of the Year, our Chattanooga team is comprised of highly trained, committed staff and volunteers who believe in the promise and potential of girls. The results of their dedication and focus are best demonstrated by the words and achievements of Girls Inc. girls.

Leadership Team

Toccora Petersen, Chief Executive Officer

Fance Brannock, Sr. Director of Programming

Sara Butler, Director of Operations

Michael Cole, Chief Financial Officer

Jocelyn Loza, Chief Development Officer

Administrative Support & Program Staff

Kayla Bates, Manager of Program Quality

Ma’Niyah Chatman, Program Coordinator

Marcela De La Garza, Administrative Assistant

Alana DuLyn-Bailey, Manager of Program Operations

Meazi Hart, Program Coordinator

Vanelly Holguin, Communications and Development Specialist

Lexie Kominczak, Program Coordinator

Bre Merity, Program Coordinator

Aaliyah Parrish, Family Resource Coordinator

Jessica Perez, Program Assistant

Gayla Randle, Program Coordinator

Monica Reifinger, Latina Immersion Specialist

Tyler Staszewski, Program Coordinator