In June of 2026, Heather was appointed Interim CEO after acting as Vice President for 10 years. As Vice President, she has overseen AN Operations, Human Resources and National Initiatives, including the Nashville Hub. She has previously served Alignment Nashville in the roles of Vice President of Operations and Associate Director. Heather holds an undergraduate degree from Belmont University and a Masters in Public Service Management from Cumberland University. She joined Alignment Nashville in 2012 after having worked in children’s health for over twelve years. Her background and experience includes non-profit management, medical practice management, volunteer management and collective impact consulting and coaching.
Bethany Gifford is Alignment Nashville’s Administrative Assistant. She is a California native with a diverse background in healthcare, executive assisting, and business management. She has always had a passion for helping people, which led her to pursue a career in healthcare early on in her professional journey. Eventually, Bethany decided to expand her skillset and took on the role of a business director at a large conglomerate based in Florida. After moving to Tennessee she worked as an executive assistant, as well as owning her own marketing company. She is a graduate of Ashworth College and has her degree in Business Management.
Robert Robinson was raised in Memphis, TN. He has a background in education and nonprofits. Before coming to Alignment Nashville in 2017, he spent 4 years at the Urban League of Middle Tennessee where he was responsible for K-12 youth development programs. He has a passion for education, social justice, and community empowerment. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Howard University and a M.Ed. in Community Development and Action from Vanderbilt University.
Nathan is a passionate advocate for community welfare and social justice. Prior to joining Alignment Nashville, Nathan spent nine years supporting survivors of domestic violence as both a shelter manager and director of statewide initiatives. He has a BA from Denison University as well as extensive experience working with nonprofits, schools, and federal and state agencies.
Morgan Tubbs is the Manager of Nashville Hub & Collaborative Initiatives. She previously acted as Program Manager for Family University, a collaborative initiative between Alignment Nashville and the MNPS Office of Family and Community Engagement. Morgan is a Mississippi native and has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than a decade in focus areas such as creative arts, children & youth ministry, and mental health. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Mississippi State University and a Master’s degree in Social Justice & Ethics from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver.