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@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.
