CAC AmeriCorps Leadership
CAC AmeriCorps leadership is responsible for all aspects of the program ranging from program design and grant writing to recruitment, event planning, and member and partner support. CAC AmeriCorps leadership has a combined 11+ years of experience administering National Service programming including AmeriCorps State/National, VISTA, NCCC, and Summer Associates programming as well as 11 years of experience as AmeriCorps members giving the office unique insights into what it means to serve. We are passionate about building capacity in communities through people during their time with us and beyond.
Staff

Jason Scott
Program Director
Jason provides overall executive leadership to CAC AmeriCorps with a core focus on the Community Action Fellows and Environmental programs.
Jason Scott
Program Director

Christine Doka
Assistant Program Director
Christine manages the AmeriCorps VISTA program and supports partner relations.
Christine Doka
Assistant Program Director

Lauren Bird
Program Manager
Lauren manages the Community Action Fellows and Environmental programs as well as related compliance processes.
Lauren Bird
Program Manager

Leah Fontaine
Program Specialist
Leah supports the Community Action Fellows and Environmental programs as well as Alum Initiatives.
Leah Fontaine
Program Specialist
Jason Scott
Program Director
Jason provides overall executive leadership to CAC AmeriCorps with a core focus on the Community Action Fellows and Environmental programs.
- jason.scott@knoxcac.org

Christine Doka
Assistant Program Director
Christine manages the AmeriCorps VISTA program and supports partner relations.
- christine.doka@knoxcac.org

Lauren Bird
Program Manager
Lauren manages the Community Action Fellows and Environmental programs as well as related compliance processes.
- lauren.bird@knoxcac.org

Leah Fontaine
Program Specialist
Leah supports the Community Action Fellows and Environmental programs as well as Alum Initiatives.
- leah.fontaine@knoxcac.org

Ashlee Mays
VISTA Leader
Provides member and program support to the AmeriCorps VISTA program.

Cele Weakfall
VISTA Leader
Provides member and program support to the AmeriCorps VISTA program.

CAC AmeriCorps Members
Our members come from across the US to build capacity with over 40 community partners in East Tennessee. They are the hands that move the needle on challenges ranging from hunger and houselessness to the overall health and sustainability of our community.

Fiona Bolte-Bradhurst
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Fiona Bolte-Bradhurst
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Isaac Christman
Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful
Isaac Christman
Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful

Erica Lisowe
University Assisted Community Schools
Erica Lisowe
University Assisted Community Schools

Kathryn Maidlow
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Kathryn Maidlow
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Patrick Nicholson
TVA/Appalachian Mountain Bike Club
Patrick Nicholson
TVA/Appalachian Mountain Bike Club

Sydney Rainone
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Sydney Rainone
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Jace Swain-Crowley
Transportation Planning Organization
Jace Swain-Crowley
Transportation Planning Organization

Thomas Bleeker
Knoxville Community Development Corporation