Anna joined the Restore team in November of 2021. As Director of Programming, she oversees the planning, implementation, and support for group programming and community partnerships. Anna has a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Georgia. She taught elementary school for several years before having children of her own. Anna was a stay-at-home mom for 16 years and returned to the workforce in 2019. She worked for Nations Ministry Center, serving refugee families in South Nashville and deeply cares for this vulnerable population within our community.

Anna is a natural people person. She loves connecting with people from all walks of life. She is a firm believer that we live our best lives when we are engaged with others. This is precisely why she is so committed to creating a culture of authentic and accepting community within our small groups. When not working, Anna loves being with her kids Georgia, Caleb, and Gigi. Her favorite thing to do is to enjoy quality time with good friends, preferably over a cup of coffee.