Our Staff & Board Members

Jeri Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

Jennifer Smith Griffith

Program Coordinator

Office Assistant

Brett Chapman

Office Manager

Jayne Schulle

NRCS Foundation Staff

NRCS Foundation Board

Manuel Russ - Board Chair

Board Member

Amanda Bracht

Xyzeidria Ensley

Carol Etherington

Dr. Nancy Hooper

Dr. Tommy Malone

Tommy Mingua

Audrey Pessoni

Pastor Breonus M. Mitchell, Sr.

Dr. Michael Baron

Manuel Russ

Affiliation

Mental Health Co-op

Davidson County Sheriff’s Office

Vanderbilt University

Tennessee Medical Foundation - Program Alumni

Pharmacist

Musician-Program Alumni

Retired Social Worker

Pastor - Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church

Tennessee Medical Foundation - Medical Director

Attorney

Status

Voting Member

Voting Member

Voting Member

Voting Member

Voting Member

Voting Member

Voting Member

Voting Member

Voting Member

Voting Member

Judge Norman, Jennifer Griffith, Jeri Thomas, and Judge Pemberton at MCRRC

Judge Norman, Jennifer Griffith, Jeri Thomas, and Judge Pemberton at MCRRC

Nancy Kemp Hooper, Jeri Thomas, Tommy Malone

Nancy Kemp Hooper, Jeri Thomas, Tommy Malone

Judge Elledge and Judge Norman

Judge Elledge and Judge Norman

Judge McKenzie, Dr Jobe, Jeri Thomas, and Judge Norman

Judge McKenzie, Dr Jobe, Jeri Thomas, and Judge Norman

Foundation team with Brett Chapman preparing to open the women’s facility

Foundation team with Brett Chapman preparing to open the women’s facility

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Our Key Beliefs

Recovery. We believe recovery is an ongoing, gradual, long-term process of change.

Advocacy. We believe in raising public awareness of the link between crime, substance abuse and related issues to better address solutions.

Education. Using educational events on substance abuse, the therapeutic community model, and on the recovery supports available increases the public awareness and fosters change.

Outreach. Facilitation of new partnerships, identification of resources helps to bridge the gap between the criminal justice system and the community.

Teamwork. A diverse and professional staff is necessary to uphold the NRCSF mission.

Treatment. Treatment is focused on individualized care.

Partnerships. Partnerships are founded in the belief that recovery is possible and we can help those who need our support.

Training. Ongoing education is critical to professional development and understanding of the impact of substance use on individuals across our state.

Data. Accurate and timely data collection is essential to Foundation operations to report on program and participant outcomes.