It Takes a Village. This Is Ours.
Meet the Team
Jamie Lackey
Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Ungashick
Chief Advancement Officer
Stephanie Lowry
Chief Impact Officer
LaWanda Hankins
Director of Finance & Administration
Victoria Salazar
Office Manager/ HR Specialist
Eva Cooke
Senior Community Engagement Manager
Brooke VanHorn
Marketing and Advancement Manager
Kennedy Martin
Program Manager
Cedric Moore
Warehouse Coordinator
Our Board
Jessica O’ Sullivan, Chair
Director of Business Operations at Last Pass
Annique Riddle, Vice Chair
Senior Strategic Director at Cox Automotive
Megan Knight, Treasurer
Director at Forvis Mazars
Kerry Wenzel, Secretary
Counsel at Alston & Bird
Kathleen Morris, Past Chair
Owner and Principal Planner at Kathleen Morris Events
Areti Saurine
Director of Development at EDENS
Laquanda Brooks
Senior Vice-President of Population and Clinical Operations at Centene Corporation
Lisa Adams – Ford
Learning and Delivery Manager at Coca-Cola
Provi Fulp
Costume Designer – IATSE
Shalya Forte
Head of Strategic Partnerships, SiriusXM
Tommy D’Alessandro
Vice President at Roark Capital
Terri McGuire
Trust Services Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners (Knoxville)
William Holman
Retired CPA (Knoxville)
Jamie Lackey
CEO of Helping Mamas
WORK AT HELPING MAMAS
Turn Passion
into Purpose.
Helping Mamas is more than a workplace—it’s a community of change-makers dedicated to ensuring that children and families have the basic essentials they need to thrive. If you’re looking to make a real impact and be part of a passionate, mission-driven team, you’re in the right place.
Compassionate Service
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Collaboration and Teamwork
Professional Growth
Workplace Balance and Well-Being
Why Work With Us?
At Helping Mamas, we believe in:
We offer a supportive work environment where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your impact is seen every day.
Current Openings
To view current job openings, please click HERE.
Kickstart Your Career While Making A Difference.
Are you a student looking for a hands-on internship in nonprofit management, marketing, social services, or public health? Helping Mamas offers a dynamic, mission-driven internship experience that blends learning with real-world impact.
We’re proud to welcome students from colleges and universities across the country. Whether you’re earning course credit or just looking to grow professionally, we’re excited to support your journey.
As a Helping Mamas intern, you’ll have the opportunity to build skills in:
Program Evaluation
Volunteer Management
Program Development
Information & Referral Services
Social Media Outreach
Grant Writing
We tailor projects to your interests and schedule, so you get the most out of your time with us.
If you would like to learn more, please contact community@helpingmamas.org