Beka began her work with The Center in 2022 and serves as Community Program Coordinator II on the Delta Region Community Health Systems Development (DRHCSD) Program. She provides support to the DRCHSD team while scheduling and coordinating educational webinars, maintaining materials and databases, and communicating closely with healthcare organizations and community champions. She also serves as the co-lead of The Center’s Community Workgroup.
Beka holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science & Public Service with a concentration in Public Administration & Nonprofit Management from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and has vast experience serving various communities through her work in the nonprofit sector. While in school, she worked with an organization that serves children with disabilities. After graduating, Beka served as a board member for an organization that serves artists who are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. During her time on the board, she served on the committee focused on building a welcoming and supportive environment and chaired both the Development Committee and Annual Events Committee. She currently serves as board chair for an organization that advocates for the systemic advancement of women and young people in Tennessee through education initiatives and policy change.
Beka resides in the Nashville, TN area with her family. She enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and being in nature.