LeadWell Collective
Launched in 2025, the LeadWell Collective was designed to build support systems and learning opportunities for our current nonprofit leaders and to develop the “bench strength” of our next generation through the Executive Leaders cohort.
The focus of this 10 months is to build stronger networks, increase knowledge and to access best practices that can easily be applied to daily operations.
10 MODULES
The LeadWell Collective coursework is designed to strengthen and enhance leadership skills around topic areas directly relevant to leading nonprofit work.
10 CURRENT CEOs/EDs
10 current leaders are selected to participate and also receive one-one monthly coaching sessions to follow up on sessions and have a sounding board for issues affecting their nonprofit.
1O EXECUTIVE LEADERS
10 leaders that directly report to the nonprofit’s CEO/ED participate and learn skills that will enhance their nonprofit’s effectiveness and efficiency.
Program Scope and Facilitator
Rachel Gammon, Executive Director
With over 25 years of service to the Northside Neighborhood House, Rachel shifted careers in 2024 to be able to focus more on her family. During her time at the NNH, she led the Children’s Program and served as the CEO for 18 years. Throughout her years of leadership, Rachel enjoyed mentoring several leaders who were new to CEO/Executive Director positions. She also served in various volunteer roles supporting her family’s church and children’s schools and sports endeavors.
Her shift in career led her to do consulting work. Rachel stepped into the role of Executive Director of the Brock Center in January 2026 where she’s excited to build and strengthen the Center’s work focused on empowering leaders to focus on relationships building stronger businesses and community. Rachel also currently supports the Philanthropy team at the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga doing research.
Rachel Gammon is a follower of Christ, wife, mother and servant leader. She and husband Seth have two teenage daughters, Emma Grace and Laura Beth. Their family now resides in Spencer, TN.
Current Modules and Leaders
Session 1-What Does It Mean to be a CEO?
Led by Maeghan Jones
Session 2-Nonprofit Myths and Realities
Led by Jim Catanzaro
Session 3-Creating a Healthy and High-Functioning Culture
Led by Bruce Zeiser
Session 4-Inspiring and Leading a Team
Led by Melissa Blevins
Session 5-Finances and Stewardship of Resources
Led by Bob Marshall
Session 6- Building a Robust and Diverse Funding Plan
Katie Harbison
Session 7- Strategic Plans that Don’t Sit on a Shelf
Rachel Gammon
Session 8-Engaged and Action-Oriented Boards
Led by Jessica Whatley
Session 9- Succession Planning
Led by Lesley Scearce
Session 10-Systems Change
Led by Keri Randolph