Our Team

Named the 2024 Affiliate of the Year, Mid-size Category 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 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

Michelle Benton, Program Coordinator

Mary Cate Culberson, Program Specialist

Ma’Niyah Chatman, Program Coordinator

Jasmine Dalton, Program Coordinator

Darmeissha Davidson, Executive Assistant

Alana DuLyn, Manager of Program Operations

Faith Henderson, Program Coordinator

Vanelly Holguin, Communications and Development Specialist

Lexie McGill, Program Coordinator

Bre Merity, Program Coordinator

Aaliyah Parrish, Family Resource Coordinator

Jessica Perez, Program Assistant

Gayla Randle, Program Coordinator

Monica Reifinger, Latina Immersion Specialist