Randy Hensley
Executive Director

Randy has served as the Executive Director of the Coalition For Kids since its founding in 1998. Building on more than 15 years of business management experience, Randy has worked diligently to grow the Coalition For Kids from one site serving 25 children to multiple sites across Johnson City serving more than 300 low-income, at-risk children each day. Randy and his lovely wife, Melanie, have six beautiful children.

Riki Forney
Director of Finance & Administration

Riki has been a Coalition staff member since 2001. As a graduate of East Tennessee State University he brings education to match his years of experience with the organization and in working with children. Riki and his wonderful wife, Brett, are also very active in their church.

Amanda Beattie
Director of Programming

Amanda first encountered the Coalition in December 2002 while volunteering at a Christmas party for the children. Three months later she was hired as a part-time tutor. Then, after a year of tutoring, she moved into the full-time position of Volunteer Coordinator and KIA (Kids in Action) Director. Amanda graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Learning and minor in Special Education. She and her husband, Ray, are very active in their church and enjoy spending time as a family with their son.

Lisa Pierson
Director of Development

Lisa has been with the Coalition For Kids since August of 2005. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education from East Tennessee State University. Originally hired as a Site Tutor, Lisa served as the evening Kids In Action Program Coordinator and Grant Writing/Special Projects Coordinator prior to becoming the Director of Development in 2008. Lisa and her teenage son are active in several ministries through their church.

Linda Wallace
Administrative Assistant

Linda joined the Coalition leadership team in July 2009. She graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1985 with a B.S. in Health Education and an A.S. in Health Science. Prior to joining the staff at the Coalition For Kids, Linda worked for 3 years with The Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Linda and her husband, Greg, enjoy spending time out on the lake with their teenage son.

Ian Crowe
Volunteer Coordinator

Ian Crowe joined the Coalition For Kids as a Site Tutor in 2008 before moving into his current position as Volunteer/Families First Coordinator in the spring of 2009. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Missions and Bible from Johnson Bible College. Ian has years of experience volunteering and working with children. Ian and his lovely wife, Jessica, enjoy being active and involved in ministry.

Phyllis Dycus
Receptionist

Phyllis was the first employee hired when the Coalition For Kids began in 1998. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Health from Milligan College. Before coming to the Coalition, Phyllis taught physical education and worked as a church secretary. Phyllis and her husband, Dallas, cherish time spent with family-especially their grandchildren!

Karen Capanyola
Mountain View Elementary School — Karen joined the Coalition For Kids in July 2009. She holds a Master's Degree in Education from Wayne State University with a specialty in Teacher Leadership and Administration. Karen has more than 30 years of experience working with school-age children. Education is her passion. Karen and her husband, Bryan, enjoy being active in their community. They have two grown children.

Migi King
Fairmont Elementary School — Migi has been employed with the Coalition For Kids since September 2008. Originally from the Philippines, he was adopted and raised in Powell, Tennessee. Migi is currently a senior at East Tennessee State University. He is working on a degree in History with a minor in Secondary Education.

Sarah Oaks
South Side Elementary School — Sarah started with the Coalition For Kids as a Site Tutor in September 2008 before moving into her current position as the South Side Site Coordinator in August of 2009. Sarah holds Bachelor's degree in Education from East Tennessee State University. Sarah and her husband, Ryan, love to spend time with their young son.

Judy Ward
North Side Elementary School — Judy joined the Coalition team in October 2009. She has years of experience working with children in a child care setting as well as within the school system. Judy is passionate about her faith and oversees the Sign Language Ministry at her church. She and her husband, Mike, have a daughter, a son and daughter-in-law and are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their second grandchild.

Trena Hall
Keystone — Trena began working at the Coalition For Kids in December 2003 as a Site Tutor. Prior to becoming the Coordinator for the Keystone Community site in 2008, Trena had held positions as the Indian Trail Site Coordinator and evening KIA (Kids In Action) Coordinator. She is currently enrolled at Northeast State working toward a degree in Human Development and Learning. Trena has a teenage son, a grown son and daughter-in-law and a precious little granddaughter.

Hannah Garst
Amistades Hispanic program at Cherokee UMC — Hannah has been with the Coalition For Kids since January of 2008. She worked as a Site Tutor and then Site Coordinator for our Fairmont Site prior to transitioning into her current position as Site Coordinator for our Amistades Hispanic program. Hannah holds a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Intermont College. Hannah and her husband, Jeff, are very involved in their church and community.

Bethany Hensley
Kids In Action (KIA) — Bethany began with the Coalition in 2005 as a part-time Site Tutor in the Amistades program. She has held several positions within the Coalition For Kids, including serving as the Site Coordinator for our Amistades and Mountain View sites before moving into her current position as Coordinator of our evening KIA (Kids In Action) program. Bethany enjoys working with the youth group at her church and spending time with her family.

Jackie Tipton
Food Service Coordinator

Jackie discovered the Coalition For Kids in 2001 while looking for quality, affordable after school care for her youngest daughter. Her daughter was able to attend the Coalition from first grade all the way through the seventh grade. In 2006, Jackie came onboard as a Site Tutor. Then, in 2007 the opportunity to become the Food Service Coordinator became available. Jackie has a combined total of thirty years of food service experience in the restaurant business, schools and catering. The lives of her immediate family have truly been blessed by her connection with the Coalition For Kids.