1. Communication and PR-Advocacy Committee (Newsletter)         

• Define our communication agenda.
• Develop messages and materials.
• Identify audiences for communication.
• Engage, establish and maintain ongoing lines of communication.
• Gather feedback and modify positions, messages, and materials as appropriate.                 

Chair:   Sernorma Mitchell - sernorma.L.Mitchell@hud.gov

Members include: Rhonda Mosier, Jackie Mayo, Keith Turbett and John Callow

2. Education Committee (TN Housing Conference, Speakers Bureau, Conferences Awareness)         

• Establish guidelines to utilize CHDAT funds to assist non-profits in furthering their education
• Assist with the expansion of the Tennessee Housing Conference.
• Make member organizations aware of available educational opportunities.
• Refine and expand web-based resources targeted at networking and education of coalition members.             

Chair:   Daryl Hill - Woodbine Community Organization, dhill@woodbinecommunity.org

Members include: John Besser, Lorrie Shearon, Keith Lampkin, Anne Cooper, and Ruth Phillips

3. Finance Committee        

• Assist with the expansion of income to assist operations of coalition.
• Monitor membership dues effectiveness and make recommendations. 

 Chair:   Maria Catron – Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority, maria@kingsporthousing.org

Members include: Tyane Powell and Carla Jarrell

4. Legislative Committee

• Engage, establish and maintain ongoing lines of communication with legislators.
• Establish areas of coalition alignment and define our communication/advocacy agenda.
• Plan annual legislative event.
• Identify legislative bills that affect affordable housing.
• Establish areas of coalition alignment                 

 Chair:  Open!

Members include: John Callow, Colleen Dudley, Amy Schaftlein, Maria Catron, Leslie Smith and Mick Nelson

5. Membership Committee (Grow Membership, Directory)         

• Expand Tennessee Affordable Housing Coalition (TNAHC) membership.
• Increase participation and effectiveness of regional TNAHC organizations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive directory of coalition members, including identification and description of member organizations and individual representatives/members.                 

  Chair:   Keith Lampkin - City of Clarksville, Keith.Lampkin@cityofclarksville.com

Members include: Sharon Bosworth, Cindy Ross, Gerrie Hallenbeck and Tyane Powell