Stephen Woerner
Executive Director
Email : director@tncac.org
Ext : 301
As Executive Director, Stephen brings 20 years of experience of advocating for children. Stephen has always had great respect for Children Advocacy Centers and often says as that he works for his heroes in this role. Stephen is leading the chapter to be a great resource for all 52 CACs across the state and is excited about the team he has in place to help accomplish this mission.
In Stephen’s free time, he enjoys time with his family – wife & 2 young kids. He also loves the outdoors, fishing, music, and is a bit of a foodie.
Alison Cooke
Statewide Outreach & Communications Coordinator
Email : acooke@tncac.org
Ext : 302
Alison brings an extensive background in marketing and communications to her role as Statewide Outreach & Communications Coordinator. This position is the perfect fit, bringing together her passions and skills.
Alison enjoys all that Nashville has to offer in her free time - staying busy with concerts, sporting events, and trying all of the locally owned new restaurants. She also loves camping and spending time with her family, friends, and her 2 dogs.
Ruth Wiseman
Statewide Training & Education Coordinator
Email : rwiseman@tncac.org
Ext : 305
In her role of Statewide Training and Education Coordinator, Ruth brings a passion for children and significant training and education experience. Ruth has considerable experience as a session and keynote speaker for nonprofits, schools, and universities, frequently incorporating her personal story of raising a child with significant intellectual and behavioral needs.
In her free time, Ruth is most likely at her daughter’s house spending time with her 2 young grandbabies. She and her husband also enjoy traveling and spending their weekends camping.
Rachel Wilson
Member Relations & Program Coordinator
Email : rwilson@tncac.org
Ext : 306
Rachel brings with her a passion for people and an eagerness to help where she can. With a background in education, Rachel is well suited for the Member Relations and Program Coordinator position.
In Rachel’s free time, she enjoys game nights with her family and friends, reading, and taking naps. She is also a calligrapher and lettering artist.
Sarah Dittman
Grants & Compliance Coordinator
Email : sdittman@tncac.org
Ext : 304
Sarah brings over 10 years of nonprofit management and direct service knowledge to her role as the Grants and Compliance Coordinator. She is passionate about helping nonprofits grow and is excited to support the Chapter membership to better serve the children and families of Tennessee. In her free time, Sarah enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog - a (not so little) Yellow Lab.
Jamie Folsom
Grants & Compliance Specialist
Email : jfolsom@tncac.org
Ext : 303
Jamie has worked in nonprofit and grant management for over 10 years. She is systems oriented and enjoys the challenges nonprofits face in addressing large needs, often with limited staff and resources. Originally from Austin, Texas, Jamie lived and worked in New Orleans, upstate New York, and the Bay Area before happily settling into Nashville with her husband and dog.