Fran Maynard is the Executive Director of Tennessee Alliance for Kids. Originally from South Florida, Fran has called the Nashville area home for eight years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has always had a heart to serve the vulnerable, particularly youth in a crisis shelter, women in domestic violence situations and…

Blair Sehrt joined the Tennessee Alliance for Kids team in 2020 and oversees the day-to-day operations and FosterLove Program for TAK. She was first introduced to TAK in October 2019 and immediately wanted to get involved after learning about the mission and impact TAK is making in the foster care community in Middle TN. Blair…

Madison Vander Hoek joined the TAK team in 2023 as the Communications Program Manager. Although new to Tennessee, she has had a heart for vulnerable children and Middle TN for many years now. She brings experience working with children from group homes and young adults that have aged out of foster care. Madison holds a…

Sunny Thomas brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit development and donor engagement to her role as Director of Development at Tennessee Alliance for Kids. She has secured funding and advanced sustainability strategies for organizations serving children and other vulnerable population groups, with expertise in research, program design, and cultivating donor relationships. Alongside her…

Laura-Valentine joined the TAK Team in 2025 as their new Program and Events Coordinator. Born during the One-Child-Policy in China and adopted into a loving home, Laura-Valentine has always had a heart for the plight of the abandoned child. Starting her own ministry at the age of 16, she has extensive experience with fundraising, hosting…

Jenn joined the TAK team in 2025 as their new Program Coordinator, overseeing the FosterLove program. She calls this “job” the greatest gift on Earth to be able to receive the needs of children and families and tangibly meet those needs to help relieve stress, burden, and hardship in their lives. She graduated from the…