2024 Dancing for Safe Haven Program Book

WELCOME FROM THE CEO

As we gather for the 15th Annual Dancing for Safe Haven, I am filled with immense gratitude and pride. This year marks not only the 15th anniversary of this incredible event but also the 40th anniversary for Safe Haven Family Shelter. That is four decades of unwavering commitment to serving families experiencing homelessness in our community. This milestone is a testament to the enduring support of our community, donors, volunteers and partners. I invite you to not only enjoy this evening of dance and celebration but also to reflect on the impact of your support. The funds raised through this event play a crucial role in providing shelter-to-housing services and resources to families experiencing homelessness in our area.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Edmundo Cepeda, President

Tarek El Gammal, Vice President

Thomas O’Neal Lasley, Treasurer

Aileen Katcher, Secretary

Leigh Lindsey, At-Large Member

Lisa Estrada, At-Large Member

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jamie Adams

Laura Alba

Loren Arrieta

Kitty Barrow

Dominique Burns

Anita Cash

Heather Coffelt

Elsie Faciane

Karen Hingtgen

Warren Jackson

Dr. Yerusalem Lanier

Morgan McCormack Clingan

Joshua Mundy

Raj Patnaik

Conrad Schneider

Shane Tarleton

Michelle Thompson

Ken Williamson

2024 COUNCIL MEMBERS

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Eric Baer

Anita Bailey

Henry Bedford

Jennifer Chalos

Joe Christopher

Karen Conrad

Gary Cooper

Richard Courtney

Gari Cowan

William Diehl

Kelly Dillon

Jimmy Evans

Debbie Flack

Howard Gentry

Chad Greer

Michael Grooms

Dustin Hillis

Sean Kirk

Trey Lipman

Sameera Lowe

John Nefflen

Kearstin Patterson

Brian Roark

Dave Roberson

Tammy Rutherford

Scott Schumann

Slade Sevier

Vicki Yates

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL

Katie Bennett

Dominique Burns

Matthew Cooper

Cedric Duncan

Derria Ford

G Forrester

Deandra Green

Anna Kathryn Groom

Danielle Hancock

Jackie Komos

Ertha Luma-Gruber

Candace Newson

Caleb Nix

Addison Nunes

Walker Richardson

Brent Roe-Hall

Caroline Spore

John Tougher

Lauren Wheeler

Ellen Williamson

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EVENT CHAIRS

BETH WITTE is the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer for Community Health Systems, one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. In her role, she is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the Compliance and Privacy programs for the Company and its affiliated hospitals, physician practices and ambulatory surgery centers. A Certified Public Accountant, Beth began her career at Deloitte & Touche and worked as an Audit Manager in their Nashville office prior to joining CHS

She holds a master's degree in business administration from Middle Tennessee State University, a bachelor's degree of business administration from the University of Louisiana and is an alumni of the Nashville Healthcare Council Fellows program.

Beth lives in Brentwood with her husband, Kevin, their daughter, Chloe, and their new baby, Jack. The whole family enjoys traveling together, attending football games and an array of other activities that keep them active.

TONYA MITCHEM GRINDON is a corporate shareholder and chair of the Business Department at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, a firm with over 650 attorneys and 23 offices located throughout the southeast. Grindon is the top ranked female Corporate/M&A attorney in Tennessee (Chambers USA2022) and is a Top U.S. Dealmaker (Global M&A Network 2019). She was also one of the Top 10 corporate finance attorneys under 40 in the United States (Law 3602010).

Ms. Grindon routinely represents Fortune 100 companies in capital finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and board and corporate governance matters. She has been interviewed on securities and corporate finance topics by numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post Ms Grindon earned a B A from Vanderbilt University, cum laude, a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, cum laude, and an M A in International Affairs from The George Washington University.

EVENT CHAIRS

HARRY L. ALLEN is the Co-Founder and Chief Relationship Officer of Studio Bank. In this role, Mr. Allen serves as the Bank’s lead business development officer, key point of contact for stakeholders and strategic partners, and manages the Bank’s involvement and investment in community efforts. Mr. Allen is active in the Nashville community serving on the board of directors for the Nashville Public Education Foundation, Tennessee Performing Arts Center and is a Trustee and Chair of the Nominating & Evaluation Committee of Belmont University.

EVENING HOSTS

DANIELLE BREEZY has been the Chief

Meteorologist at News 2 since 2016 She earned her degree in Atmospheric Science at Cornell University and has her CBM seal, which is the highest seal she can earn. She was the 2021 AMS Broadcaster of the Year for her coverage of the March 2020

Tornado Outbreak and was named the top 40 under 40 in 2020 by the Nashville Business Journal.

In her free time, she loves visiting schools and giving back to the community. You can also catch her from time to time filling in at the network on Good Morning America and World News Tonight. Oh, and about her name, she married her husband Joe Breezy and got the great last name! It is a great story!

TOM RILES was the opening act for The Ellen DeGeneres Show for 17 years, in addition to American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and The Voice.

Now Tom is a benefit auctioneer for many non-profits around the country including Make-A-Wish and the American Heart Association. Tom is married with three kids and currently lives in Nashville.

HERO AWARD

“A TRUE HERO IS NOT DEFINED BY THEIR STRENGTH, BUT BY THEIR ABILITY TO INSPIRE AND LEAD OTHERS.”

- MAHATMA GANDHI

JOYCE LAVERY ROMAN

For Safe Haven’s 40th anniversary, Joyce Lavery Roman is the 2024 Hero Award recipient for transformative leadership in her role as CEO from 2009-2021. When Joyce entered the doors of Safe Haven in 2009, she saw a lot of opportunities for enhancement, as the organization had recently weathered a leadership transition and an economic downturn.

She looked at the strengths---a critical mission, a devoted staff, a beloved family of donors and volunteers---and cast a vision for the organization to take an even larger leadership role in addressing family homelessness in Middle Tennessee.

Prior to joining Safe Haven, Joyce led the Nashville Chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice for nearly a decade. With her research background and expertise in nonprofit leadership, she wanted to align Safe Haven’s programs with national best practices by working with organizations across the nation who were making strides in reducing family homelessness. She also fostered community systems improvement by collaborating with like-minded agency partners in Nashville.

Joyce hired Trey Lipman, an esteemed event director, to create a fundraising gala to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary, and Dancing for Safe Haven began in 2010, bringing a new audience to learn about the mission. That same year, Safe Haven took home the Center for Nonprofit Management’s Marvin Runyon Award for the biggest turnaround for a nonprofit organization. In 2011, Safe Haven began to plan for a capital campaign to expand the shelter facility, which was completed in 2013. In 2014, Safe Haven and United Way began a partnership that is now known as The Family Collective, comprised of 30 community partners collaborating to serve families experiencing homelessness in Middle Tennessee. This partnership helped Safe Haven to build capacity from serving 45 families to now serving over 330 families annually through shelter and housing programs.

Joyce was an influential and inspirational leader—bringing new donors and partners to strengthen the organization. She was a champion of staff, empowering them to step into larger leadership roles and encouraging professional and personal development. Many of her organizational accomplishments paved the way for Safe Haven to be where it is today.

Joyce is an alumnus of Leadership Nashville and has won several awards for her nonprofit leadership including the NBJ's Most Admired Nonprofit CEOs (2016 and 2018), CNM's CEO of the year finalist (2015), Bank of America Neighborhood Builder Award (2015), NBJ's Dynamic Duo Award (2013, with her colleague and friend, Trey Lipman). She holds a B.A. in English and an M.A in Applied Anthropology. Joyce has and continues to mentor young nonprofit leaders.

Her life in St. Louis began after marrying her new husband over two years ago, Dick Roman, a native St. Louisan. They enjoy photography, traveling (recently to Tanzania for a photo safari), and spending time with their combined eight grandchildren and extended families. Joyce now is a nonprofit consultant and serves on the boards of Home Sweet Home, which distributes furniture and household items to clients from partner organizations transitioning to stability and S.O.S., (Spirit of St. Louis), a women's philanthropic giving circle. We are grateful for Joyce's imprint on our history and for being the hero for Safe Haven and our families, just when we needed her most.

JUDGES

HEATHER BYRD Music City native Heather Byrd is an award-winning storyteller and digital content creator who has dedicated nearly two decades to her career in the entertainment industry in Nashville. As the Producer for Hello Sunshine, Heather orchestrates content for The Home Edit, a brand that includes a hit Netflix series, three New York Times best-selling books, a world-wide line of organizing products, a chart-topping podcast and coming later this year, a new season of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Heather has also produced innovative campaigns for globally recognized brands such as Samsung, Coca-Cola, Kleenex, Hallmark, Ram Trucks and Walmart Her career contributions extend to award-winning music videos featuring A-list artists and largescale television events. Before shifting to film production, Heather flourished as a journalist, with her work featured in various publications such as Forbes, Us Weekly, W Magazine, The Nashville Scene and The Tennessean.

Her versatility was further demonstrated when she co-starred in a docu-series for A&E titled Crazy Hearts. Heather's commitment to excellence has garnered her numerous accolades including multiple Telly and AVA Digital Awards She was named one of Nashville's Most Influential Women by the Nashville Business Journal and served on The Tennessean team when they were lauded as Pulitzer Prize finalists for breaking news coverage of the devastating flood of 2010 Learn more at hbyrd com

JOSHUA MUNDY a Nashville native, is a dynamic serial entrepreneur renowned for his resilience, innovation and community-driven initiatives As CEO and Co-Founder of Pivot Technology School, he pioneers tech workforce development for underserved communities in the area of data analytics, software development and cyber security Joshua also owns ZAM Investments, a real estate/business investment firm, fostering positive change through Fortitude Homes, providing housing for marginalized individuals via The Fortitude Group.

An avid mentor and influencer, he shares invaluable business insights on social media, while serving on multiple prestigious boards and earning accolades like Nashville Business Journal's Most Admired CEO, Power 100 and Nashville 40 under 40. Joshua Mundy's compelling presence and commitment to empowerment make him an exceptional speaker who inspires audiences to embrace potential, seize opportunities, and make enduring impacts in their spheres

JUDGES

SHABAZ CHIJOKE UJIMA is a native Nashvillian who began his formal dance training at the Nashville School of the Arts and the School of Nashville Ballet For college, he attended the New World School of the Arts in Miami, FL and began training in a dance style known as the Graham Technique after the pioneer of modern dance, Martha Graham. His professional career spanned over a decade, dancing with NB2 (Nashville Ballet 2nd Company), Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Dayton, OH, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Ensemble Denver, CO

y Philadelphia, PA, and Graham II (Martha Graham Dance Company’s 2nd company) New York, NY. Shabaz also worked with many notable choreographers including Donald McKayle, Ronald K Brown, and Paul Vasterling

He has performed the works of Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham, Jose Limon, and Anna Sokolow He later expanded into teaching company class for the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, launching his passion for sharing and teaching. He is currently a full-time faculty member in modern and contemporary dance at School of Nashville Ballet. Shabaz is also a teaching artist for Nashville Ballet’s Community Engagement Program, which introduces the art of dance to 40,000 community members annually He founded Shackled Feet DANCE, a Nashville Black Dance Company in 2017.

BACKSTAGE CORRESPONDENT

HUGH HOWSER is one of America’s premiere event planners, and he knows how to give the crowd a good time. Hugh has been keeping his luxury wedding clients in stitches for years, and now, he is graciously taking the comedy club stage so you can buy a ticket to share a “Hughlarious” evening with this larger-than-life comedic force. He doesn’t need the money. He’s already rich! You’re welcome for the opportunity to be in his presence.

Growing up among the old money scions of Nashville, Hugh offers a wholly original take on what it takes to be a fabulous southern belle in a modern world. He’s going to call it like he sees it in his signature, southern way. Hugh sports a fabulous mane of big red hair outsized only by the big laughs he gets from his audiences. Hugh’s one-of-a-kind perspective has made him a favorite of comedy legend, Leanne Morgan, who is a frequent collaborator. Hugh has become a regular onstage at Zanies in Nashville.

DANCERS

DAVE BROWN WITH MALLORY EVAN COUNTRY MEDLEY

DAVE BROWN and his partners run a division of the 168 year old Southwestern Company called Southwestern Consulting Dave is the Founding Partner, an Executive Coach, Author and Keynote Speaker who has trained and spoken to hundreds of thousands of sales professionals in over a thousand companies all across the globe. Dave is a “servant salesperson” known for his boundless enthusiasm for sales and for leading his teams by example. Dave strives to help individuals and organizations reach peak performance in business and in life. More than just a motivational speaker, Dave has a passion for empowering salespeople everywhere with key principles and techniques to make selling more emotionally and financially rewarding

His articles are published in Speakers Magazine and Authority Magazine and have appeared countless times in nationally recognized blogs. He’s a guest lecturer at Vanderbilt University, author of the #1best selling Amazon book Servant Selling: The Handbook for Closing More Deals and Giving Your Customers Exactly What They Need and regular guest on CBN’s most successful and longest running television show The 700 Club. His ideas empower salespeople everywhere with key principles to make selling fun and more effective

Over the last 20 years Dave lived in 18 different states building his company’s brand but now permanently resides here in Nashville, Tennessee, with his amazing wife Emmie, incredibly handsome son Dawson, unbelievably sassy daughter, Cadence and surprise, COVID baby boy Dylan

PROFESSIONAL DANCER MALLORY EVAN is a California native turned Nashville enthusiast! She is a classically trained dancer that specializes in all competitive ballroom dance styles as well as Latin social dances and swing. Mallory has competed extensively throughout the United States and is currently competing in Professional American Rhythm and Smooth (9-Dance) with her partner Christopher Wayne.

Christopher and Mallory have won several Rising Star and Open Professional competitions throughout the U S and are currently United States Professional 9-Dance finalists Mallory is an experienced performer and was selected to dance at the Super Bowl Pregame and Halftime shows

She has been a featured performer at the Nashville Dance Congress as well as various music videos and promotional events Mallory is thrilled to participate in Dancing for Safe Haven for the sixth time

DANCERS

JABARI GREER WITH SUSANNA CRANFORD TANGO

JABARI GREER has been an athlete for over 26 years, and has claimed championships at each level. As a high school athlete, Jabari was a seven-time state champion in track and field. He attended The University of Tennessee, and became an All American, a 2x SEC Champion and a National Champion as a member of both the football and track & field programs. As an undrafted free agent, Greer chose the Buffalo Bills and earned a spot on the final roster realizing his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL. He would go on to play 10 years five with the Bills and five with the New Orleans Saints.

In 2009, Greer realized another childhood dream when his Saints won Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Fl He was recently inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame Jabari retired from the NFL in 2013, and from his career as a sports broadcaster in 2022 He can now be found writing and speaking about his passion for authentic connection; as well as at middle school football games, dance recitals and frequent trips to the grocery store.

PROFESSIONAL DANCER SUSANNA CRANFORD was born and raised in Nashville Growing up, she trained in ballet, tap, hip hop and jazz. In addition to her dance career, she has an expansive background in musical theatre She was first introduced to Ballroom in high school and fell in love with it. When a job opportunity came up to teach Ballroom in Nashville, she immediately jumped in and has yet to look back Her teaching specialties and certifications include all of the American and Smooth styles, as well as Salsa and other social dances

In her ballroom career she has competed in Open American Rhythm, Theatre Arts, and is about to begin her journey as an American Smooth competitor with her professional partner, Claire Ramage She has competed both with students and professionally in Ballroom dance competitions across the country and hopes to continue traveling and building a competitive student body. Teaching dance and performance are her passions and she believes in teaching her students by encouraging them to be the best versions of themselves.

DANCERS

CAROLYN SMITH BRYANT WITH CHRISTOPHER WAYNE FOXTROT

CAROLYN SMITH BRYANT’S career path is most like the quick step: it pivots, moves rapidly, and covers a lot of ground She is a native New Yorker who married a Nashvillian Carolyn, with her her husband and son, read the entire Little House On the Prairie series ten years ago, and chassé, traded in their Manhattan life for the country life in Leiper’s Fork Life in Tennessee has afforded her the opportunity to spend time with family, lend her passion, energy, business and writing acumen to projects and organizations about which she is passionate.

In New York, she was secretly studying acting while a Registered Rep of the New York Stock Exchange and Life & Health Insurance agent in a top investment team at Merrill Lynch’s Private Client Group Promenade she quit Merrill and landed acting roles including playing Miss America opposite Stanley Tucci and Paul Giamatti, Anthony LaPaglia’s mythical dead wife in a David Lynch pilot, and a military mom in CBS’s Pensacola. Run around… she also found herself walking the runway and was signed as Sharon Stone’s body double to the Elite Model Management

Grapevine…she recently completed Harvard Business School’s online entrepreneurial program. which was helpful in opening an AirBNB in Columbia, TN and in establishing and running her son Thaddeus’ childhood dream and creation, a 501(c)(3) called The Heads Up Penny Foundation Carolyn supports the Nashville Symphony, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and a family Institute centered around the song “Rocky Top,” written by her in-laws, at the University of Tennessee

Carolyn has been writing, in one form or another, her whole life. She has just finished co-writing the book of a musical about her in-laws, Nashville’s first professional songwriters, Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, entitled Bye Bye Love Carolyn is the Features Editor of Sophisticated Living Nashville Carolyn is married to BMI’s President and CEO Emeritus Del Bryant, and they have spent 30 glorious years together

PROFESSIONAL DANCER CHRISTOPHER WAYNE is a South African native and has been dancing for 30 years He has risen to be one of this nation’s top-rated professional dancers He and his professional partner, Mallory Evan, are currently fourth in the country in the 9-Dance category. Known for a persistent teaching style interspersed with a great sense of humor, Christopher’s students excel quickly under his guidance He and celebrity partner Kelly Sutton won the Dancing for Safe Haven event in 2010. In 2015, he and celebrity partner Kyah Hillis won the Audience Favorite award, and in 2019 he and celebrity partner Becky Harris won the Audience Favorite Award This is his ninth year performing in the event

DANCERS

DR. MICHAEL SMITHERMAN WITH JUANITA SIMANEKOVA

LATIN MEDLEY

DR. MICHAEL SMITHERMAN, M.D. attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1995 He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center- Miami Beach, Florida He practiced internal medicine in Cumming, Georgia, and Tucker, Georgia, between 1998 to 2001. After which he completed a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Florida, Gainesville, to achieve his goal of becoming a rheumatologist He currently practices with Dickson Medical Associates near Nashville, Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL DANCER JUANITA SIMANEKOVA started dancing at a young age and has enjoyed teaching Ballroom and Latin dance in the Nashville area since 2008 when she relocated here to compete with her professional partner Over the years, she has earned several Rising Star Rhythm Champion titles and is an Open Rhythm Finalists at numerous events throughout the country. As an experienced instructor Juanita enjoys working with students of all ages in both private and group settings

Seeking ways to be active in the community through dance, Juanita has volunteered to provide lessons during Metro Parks’ Big Band Dances, been a featured professional dancer for several local fundraising events, and has provided instruction at several local high schools for their special events In addition, Juanita has been fortunate to work with Metro Parks and Friends of Metro Dance in the past to implement a summer program, Music City Ballroom Kids

DANCERS

RAMIRRA STACKHOUSE WITH SEAN LYONS SALSA & CHA-CHA MEDLEY

RAMIRRA STACKHOUSE is a dynamic fitness professional with nearly a decade of training experience, is devoted to inspiring and empowering individuals on their fitness journeys. Her mission is to promote health, wellness, and confidence through dance and fitness, particularly for women over 45.

As the wife of 18-year NBA veteran and former Head Coach of the Vanderbilt University Men’s Basketball Team, Jerry Stackhouse, Ramirra's fitness expertise has reached several states and communities Over the years, Ramirra has cultivated her skills as a fitness instructor, acquiring licenses to teach various modalities, including Zumba, Mixxed Fit, and Trap Pilates

She also holds credentials as an ISSA Certified Group Exercise Instructor and NASM Certified Stretch &Flexibility Coach, demonstrating her commitment to designing and delivering safe and effective fitness programs

Her influence on the dance world extends to Vanderbilt University, where she supports the ‘Vandy Dance Program’ with auditions, clinics, competitions, and even performed alongside the team in Memorial Gymnasium during a timeout Outside of the studio, Ramirra is the co-creator of MBS Mind Body Soul-Cation, a biennial health and wellness fitness retreat Ramirra is the mother of three (Jaye [26], Alexis [24], and Antonio [22]) and currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband of 23 years, Jerry, and their three dogs (Bella, Prince ,and Peru)

PROFESSIONAL DANCER SEAN LYONS began ballroom dancing at the age of 13 Dancing International Latin, he competed domestically and internationally representing Argentina throughout South America, ranking top three in the country. He regularly appears on local television and made appearances in group performances on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars Since then he has studied the roots of Latin dancing (with a focus in salsa) on the island of Cuba alongside top dancers in the world He has competed in the professional rhythm circuit and is currently focused on teaching and spreading his passion for all styles of dance to everyone in Nashville (and beyond)!

DANCERS

NICOLE WEST WITH MICHAEL HOSALE FOXTROT

NICOLE WEST is the Vice President of Internal Audit for Community Health Systems (CHS). With over 60,000 employees, CHS is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 43 distinct markets across 15 states Currently, Nicole leads the Internal Audit function and is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. She is also responsible for facilitating the company's Enterprise Risk Management program, where Nicole collaborates with organizational leaders to develop a holistic, portfolio view of the most significant risks impacting the achievement of objectives

Nicole joined CHS in 2012 as the Senior Director of Internal Audit to assist with Enterprise Risk Management and lead compliance audits Prior to joining CHS, she served as Director of Internal Audit for HealthSpring, Inc. and Ernst & Young. Nicole holds a Masters in Business Administration from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from University of Tennessee

Nicole lives in Nashville, TN with her husband, Jared, and their two young children, Wells and Catherine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching and participating in her children's sports and activities, cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers, and traveling.

PROFESSIONAL DANCER MICHAEL HOSALE was born and raised in Nashville. Just like Michael, his lessons are one in a million! Michael has been competing, coaching and training his students to be the best they can be for almost 30 years He teaches all four styles of dancing, American Rhythm and Smooth, and International Latin and Standard Michael has trained with many of the world’s top coaches. He has competed all over the world, both professionally and Pro-Am. His students always place well in their competitions. Dancing is his love and passion, and he enjoys sharing all of the amazing benefits that come with learning to dance He brings fun and excitement to every lesson and makes learning to dance easy, fun and simple!

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A portion of our proceeds tonight will go towards the great work that Safe Haven Family Shelter is doing in Middle Tennessee!

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Honoring the Life of Steve Lowry (1960 -2024)

“Enjoy the Day and Those Around You”

Our hearts are heavy from the loss of a beloved member of our Safe Haven Family, Steve Lowry. Steve was a supporter and volunteer of Safe Haven for over 22 years, donating countless hours of photography to capture Safe Haven’s signature events and most significant milestones. Tonight’s event will not be the same without him, as he is usually chatting with dancers and attendees, working to get the perfect shot. Steve was not only a great volunteer, but a wonderful friend. His gentle spirit coupled with humor and a positive outlook in the

midst of life’s challenges will always be remembered. He was known for his saying, “enjoy the day and those around you.” Steve was loved by Safe Haven, and the Nashville community as a whole.

Lowry started his photojournalism career as a teenager in Kentucky. He came to Nashville to work for the Nashville Banner, where he spent several years photographing happenings around the city. Lowry then spent time at TNN before becoming a freelance photographer with clients in all types of industries. Prior to the pandemic, he was the in-house photographer for the Ryman Auditorium for 14 years.

Steve photographed hundreds of events and gatherings on Music Row, including No. 1 parties, concerts, celebratory gatherings, benefits and more. Lowry’s photos have graced Nashville Banner, The Tennessean, Billboard, Rolling Stone, MusicRow, American Songwriter and many more publications.

In addition to Safe Haven, Steve was also passionate about supporting Music Health Alliance and Second Harvest Food Bank. He was also active in his service at Woodmont Christian Church. Steve’s contributions to Safe Haven are immeasurable, as he documented Safe Haven’s growth, celebrations and moments that will be cherished in his photos for years to come. He gave us the irreplaceable gift of memories frozen in time. In honor and memory of Steve, may we all remember to enjoy our days and those around us.

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JENNIFER HILLEN

KEARSTIN PATTERSON

JUSTIN PITT

CANDICE REED

2012

SHEYLA PAZ HICKS

GERALD MCGRATH

CHET PARLAVECCHIO

JOHN STEELE

BOB TURKE

BILL VANDIVER

DEB VARALLO

2015

ANITA CASH

KYAH HILLIS

CHRIS HYNDMAN

RENATA SOTO

CHRISTOPHER STARK

MARCUS WHITNEY

2018

MONI ADVANI

ANGELA BOSTELMAN

LADONNA BOYD

SAVANNAH GRIMM

MARTHA IVESTER

MANISH SHAH

CHRIS SIMONSEN

SHANE TARLETON

2022

LEISA GILL

KINDAL JUMPER

JAMES MARSH

JOSHUA MUNDY

BILL O’BRYAN

BETH WITTE

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Southwestern Family of Companies

Big Machine Label Group & Music Has Value

Del Bryant & Carolyn Smith Bryant

Community Health Systems

Southwestern Consulting

TANGO SPONSORS

Baker Donelson

HCA | TriStar Health

Land Services USA

LifePoint Health

JITTERBUG SPONSORS

Acadia Healthcare

Moll & Charlie Anderson

athenahealth

BMI

Evernorth / Express Scripts

Karen & Tim Hingtgen

Kramer Levin

Pinnacle Financial Partners

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Scion Health

Southwestern Insurance Group

Cindy & Ken Williamson

WALTZ SPONSORS

AHEAD

Aon

Ardent Health

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

Brasfield & Gorrie

Larry & Anita Cash

Caterpillar Financial

Deloitte

Dorothy Cate & Thomas Frist Foundation

Enchiridion Foundation

Encore

Global Educational Concepts

Stephen & Denise Hill

House of Bryant Publications

KMPG

Kroger, Inc.

LBMC

Live Nation

Mercer

Messer Construction

NiteTrain Aviation

Passerine Hills

Totally Mushrooms

TVA

TABLE HOSTS

Brown & Brown

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Cutting Edge Foot & Ankle

Terek El Gammal

Ernst & Young

Hal Cato & Harry Allen

Cisco

Gary & Ginger Cooper

Jabari Greer

John Hill

Raj Patnaik

RJ Young

ServiceNow

Sony - Dale Esworthy

Ramirra Stackhouse

Shane Tarleton

Tony & Ivette Wall

Beth & Kevin Witte

15 YEARS

OF DANCING FOR SAFE HAVEN

SAFE HAVEN STAFF

LEADERSHIP

Drew Freeman Chief Executive Officer

Jennifer Reason, LMSW Chief Operating Officer

Rachael Wilkins Chief Development Officer

Grant Winter, LMSW Chief Program Officer

PROGRAM STAFF

Ariadne Alatorre Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Merriweather Bean Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Isabella Book, LMSW Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Emily Brazzel, MDiv Senior Employment Navigator

Kelsey Brenner Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Crissianna Brooks Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Chasten BuggeDomestic Violence Services Director

Katie Caldwell, MSW Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Sarah Cantrell Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Morgan Claybrooks Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Laura Hall, LMSW Senior Program Director

Hope Hodnett Youth Program Director

Jennifer Jones Senior Employment Navigator

Byjan KajaeiYouth Program Specialist

Colton KeigHousing Specialist

Olivia Kluiter, LMSW Case Management Supervisor

Ryan LempLandlord Engagement Specialist (part time)

Khyesha Leverett Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Tamara Malone Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager

Anne Bratton (AB) Martinez, LMSW Data Specialist (part time)

Ashton Mays Senior Case Manager

Kimberly Miller, LMSW Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Abdikadir Mohamed Senior Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Rebecca Murphy, CPST Senior Youth Program Specialist

Lauren Osborne, MCJ Housing Specialist

Bianca Perkins, LMSW Case Management Director

Jessica Rivers Shelter Director

Tory Ross Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Lauren Rowe Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Chelsea Rucker Housing Specialist

Emma Sharou Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Margaret Shavlik Child Development Specialist (part time)

Jamie Tate Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

Becca Teaster Holiday and Youth Campaign Coordinator

Kristin Whack Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager

Kirsten Willis Senior Housing Specialist

Casey Wilson Housing Director

Grant Winter, LMSW Chief Program Officer

SAFE HAVEN STAFF

DEVELOPMENT STAFF (FUNDRAISING, EVENTS & VOLUNTEERS)

Alexandra Furr Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager

Karen Kaiser Events Director

Stacy Nunnally PR & Marketing

Stephanie Sadler Development Associate

Rachael Wilkins Chief Development Officer

Cricket Venable Office Assistant (part-time)

OPERATIONS, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Annie Freeman Part Time Administrative Assistant

Sarah Rose Peacock Operations Manager

Ben Piñon Finance Director

Jennifer Reason, LMSW Chief Operating Officer

THANK YOU TO OUR SHELTER MANAGERS WHO SUPPORT OUR FAMILIES AND THE SHELTER EVERY DAY.

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1000 ISLANDS AND SCENIC ADIRONDACKS

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