Executive Staff

Alizza Punzalan-Randle joined the YWCA Knoxville as CEO in August 2018. She is responsible for providing the executive, administrative and program leadership necessary for the YWCA to achieve its mission.

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Marigail Mullin joined the YWCA Knoxville in 2006 as the CEO and transitioned to Chief Capital Campaign Officer in 2018. Marigail leads the development and expansion of the Capital Campaign for the YWCA Downtown Knoxville building.

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As Director of Grants and Women's Advocacy, Hannah Brinson manages all aspects of the agency’s grant funding, including seeking funding sources, managing grant awards, and reporting progress to funders.

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Rachel Haverkamp joined the YWCA in December 2017 as Director of Events.  As Director of Events, Rachel manages all special events and fundraisers for the YWCA.

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As Community Relations Coordinator, Ally Johnson coordinates community outreach for GameChangers, serves as volunteer coordinator, and supports the development department with special events.  Ally joined the YWCA in 2017.

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Serving as Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Center since 2015, Kathy Mack leads staff in the delivery of current programming services and provides leadership toward expansion of programming.

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As Director of Social Services, Maggie McNally oversees social services at the YWCA, including our Victim Advocacy Program, Freedom Inside Program, Women’s Transitional Housing Program, and SYET program.

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Karlyn Reel joined the YWCA in 2015 and became the Director of Public Relations in 2017.  Karlyn manages all media for the YWCA including social, print or television as well as all marketing, public relations and website development.

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Shelby Schilling joined the YWCA Knoxville in May 2016 and is currently the Director of Business Operations.  Shelby oversees administrative, front desk and business operations as well as Human Resources and Club W.

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