Q&A with Rico X

Rico X has worked with young people throughout his career and recently was named the chief mission delivery officer of the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.

Q&A with Nathan Harmening

In the past decade, people working in the nonprofit sector have increasingly become interested in the creation of housing units to serve vulnerable populations. One local leader who has made the shift from social work to housing development and property management is Nathan Harmening. Since April of this year, Harmening has served as the vice president of operations for AGB Real Estate, the development company that has opened 250 permanent supportive housing units in two complexes called Wallace Studios and Greenview Apartments. Prior to joining AGB Real Estate, Harmening was the executive director of I Am Next, an organization you may have read about in our July-16 issue when Contributor vendor Norma B. featured their work with young people aging out of foster care. At AGB Real Estate, Harmening tackles a dual role of overseeing the property management operations for the company as well as scaling the supportive housing portfolio.

Q&A with Dr. Sam Tsemberis

Globally recognized advocate for ending homelessness Dr. Sam Tsemberis, met with Contributor vendors and staff to chat about his experience in homelessness advocacy and leadership.