Morgan Miller-Wallace

Board President

TERM: 2020-2025

With an extensive background in project management of some of Nashville’s top construction projects, Morgan brings her expertise to Scalora Consulting Group. Before graduating from Louisiana Tech with her Bachelor’s in Architecture, Morgan worked with her peers to design and build a home for Habitat for Humanity. After graduating, she moved to Nashville and began working on many notable projects, using her love of structure, design aesthetics, and project management. Some of Morgan’s most notable projects include the JW Marriott, Renaissance Hotel, and working on the team that constructed the Music City Center. Morgan served as Daybreak’s Board Secretary last fiscal year and is looking forward to serving as Board President this year.

Glen Franklin

Board Vice President

TERM: 2023-2026

Glen is an AVP at Jackson—a leading provider of annuities. As lead marketing researcher there, Glen focuses on providing fact-based observations to help provide clarity in retirement planning. The studies he conducts investigate important financial and retirement planning issues from the perspectives of both financial professionals and investors saving for retirement. Glen also leads the marketing team responsible for increasing awareness of and engagement with Jackson’s products among financial professionals at advisory firms.  Over the years, Glen has volunteered with various organizations focused on alleviating hunger, such as God’s Love We Deliver—an organization based in NYC that prepares and delivers meals to home-bound, immunocompromised individuals, and Second Harvest here in Nashville. Glen is a chartered financial consultant and an accredited retirement income certified professional with considerable expertise in product management & development and marketing research. He earned a bachelor’s degree and certificate in international relations from the University of Rochester and a graduate certificate in business strategy from the Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management.

Jasmine Atkinson

Board Secretary

TERM: 2023-2026

Jasmine Atkinson is a driven individual who was born and raised outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering and began working for Eaton. After completing a rotational Leadership Development program with Eaton, she relocated to Nashville in 2018. Professionally, Jasmine excels as a Sales Engineer for Eaton, utilizing project management skills, relationship-building expertise, and dedication to customer service. Outside of work, Jasmine is actively involved in the community, devoting her time to volunteer initiatives such as the Big Brother Big Sister program and being an active member of Junior League Nashville. Beyond her commitment to mentoring and making a positive impact in the community she calls home, Jasmine finds joy in traveling, completing puzzles of all sorts, spending time with loved ones, and immersing herself in different cultures.

Richard Swor

Board Treasurer

TERM: 2022-2025

Richard Swor is an attorney at Husch Blackwell LLP in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2021, Richard has been honored as an “Attorney for Justice” by the Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission for his pro bono work. Richard was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to Belmont University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering Technology and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Music Business. During his time at Belmont and after graduating from Belmont, Richard worked in the entertainment industry as an audio engineer, focusing primarily on post-production for film and television. Richard graduated Belmont College of Law, summa cum laude, in 2019. While in law school, Richard was active with the Belmont Board of Advocates, serving as the Moot Court Division Captain and competing in four national competition teams. After graduating from law school, he served as an assistant coach for Belmont’s Moot Court Team. Richard was also the executive events editor of the Belmont Law Review. Richard and his wife, Lauren, live in West Nashville with their two cats, Pimento and Rosé, and dog, Lucy Dogus. Richard’s hobbies include playing piano, collecting records, stand-up paddle boarding, and attempting to visit every National Park and Tennessee State Park. Richard is also an aspiring gardener and is frequently attempting to grow a wide variety of chili peppers that are far too hot to eat. Richard was honored as one of “Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30” in the Class of 2022 by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Jhennifer A. Amundson

TERM: 2022 - 2025

Jhennifer A. Amundson earned her M.Arch. degree at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and her Ph.D. at the University of Delaware. Jhennifer came to Nashville in 2019 as a native of the Prairie State, former professor, and once-upon-a-time architect, to be the founding dean of the O'More College of Architecture and Design at Belmont. In this role, she oversees curricula in architecture, interiors, and fashion that focus on cultivating students’ creative potential, social responsibility, vocational discernment to make the world more beautiful and more just—an aspiration closely aligned with the mission of Daybreak Arts. Above and beyond her work in higher ed, she is an avid traveler, serious bread baker, pit bull advocate, and novice embroiderer who spends as much time as possible in Nashville’s most important cultural institutions: the Ryman, Parnassus, and the Belcourt.

Alayna Cate

TERM: 2024 - 2027

Alayna Cate is a public education and arts advocate currently serving as the Director of Partnerships for Nashville nonprofit, PENCIL. She spent her early career as a music teacher in Indianapolis Public Schools while also performing and teaching in World-Class Winter Guard International circuits. Hoping to improve the public education system, Alayna went to Vanderbilt for a Masters in Education Policy where she discovered the beauty and value of nonprofits. She served as an Americorps VISTA with San Francisco based nonprofit, Creativity Explored, where adults with disabilities receive art education and income from their work. Then, returning to Nashville, she joined PENCIL and continues to serve Metro Nashville Public Schools as the leader of PENCIL's Partnerships team. Alayna is a graduate of the 2023 Nashville Leadership Public Education (LPE) and 2024 Nashville Emerging Leaders (NEL), continuing to grow as a leader in the local community. She is also a visual artist and maintains a presence online and in community markets through her art platform Art Begins with A.

Lila McCann

TERM: 2022 - 2025

Lila McCann was born and raised outside Seattle Washington. Originally moving to Nashville for her music career. Lila has been in Nashville for 20+ years. For the last 4 years she has worked as a Residential Realtor with MW Real Estate Co, A small locally owned Real Estate Brokerage based out of East Nashville. Lila is currently serving as the Director of Agent Development for MW. Helping grow the brokerage and finding new talent with a community driven focus. Lila is very active at Greater Nashville Realtors, where she has worked in the past with the Education Committee, Habitat for Humanity, and is currently the Vice Chair of the Affordable Housing and Opportunities Committee. Graduating from Greater Nashville’s Leadership Academy in 2022. Lila has also volunteered in the past for Launchpad Nashville and Daybreak arts. As a creative herself, she is very humbled to be working with Daybreak Arts and all all of the wonderful artists they support.

Tin Nguyen

TERM: 2022-2026

Tin has been actively involved in the non-profit sectors for the past decade, working at juncture between public interest and scientific research, and promoting tools that elevate the lives of individuals who face disadvantaged circumstances. Volunteering with the San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL) in Texas was among Tin’s initial experiences in learning how a non-profit organization can offer specialized yet innovative tools to, e.g., support struggling K-2 readers and students from low-income backgrounds, with the patience and dedication from motivated community members. These insights have been further folded into his work at the juncture of social initiatives and scientific research, through the Mind Science Foundation (MSF) in San Antonio, Texas. Being involved with both the SAYL and MSF has propelled Tin to engage the public audience and stakeholders in scientifically inspired forums on ways to inspire community-motivated tools, as well as encourage community members to pitch in. Drawing on his time working with K-2 students, Tin has been learning about scientific tools at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, to understand how early life experiences, such as coming from poverty or other disadvantaged circumstances, can impact brain development, childhood development, and eventual adult functioning. What he has gathered thus far is that in the face of life challenges, the force of resilience can drive positive change – and that such force is the product of motivated individuals who endure through tough times, as well as dedication and volunteerism from community members. These background experiences have led to Tin’s recent involvement with Daybreak Arts, a non-profit organization that contributes to that force of resilience among individuals who experience housing insecurity and related poverty circumstances – that is, to provide not just a studio, but also a community that houses their artistic pursuits, newly formed friendships and trusts, and personal growth and future to come.

Bel Stuart

TERM: 2023-2026

Bel is a creative nomad and native Nashvillian. She has lived in other metropolitan cities such as Chicago, Seattle and Austin where she was involved heavily in the arts and music scenes as a performer and as a volunteer. Bel is the Festival Show Producer for The Bell Witch Fall Festival in Adams, TN and Founder of Highland Holler, a Heritage Arts Organization dedicated to historical preservation and storytelling in the American South. As the founder of Highland Holler, Bel has curated immersive arts and heritage events on location since 1999. She loves to combine music, theater and visual arts along with culinary exploration for a one-of-a-kind experience. She also currently serves on the Discover Madison/Amqui Station Board as their Director of Museum Programs & Exhibits. As a founding co-director for Poppy + Pimento, she has written, produced and directed original shows to cultivate and highlight the talent of women in our local community. She is a songwriter, folklorist, storyteller and historian who strives to educate, entertain and enlighten her audiences. She has toured internationally and gives voice to Tennessee’s unique and key involvement in Women’s Suffrage and Civil Rights history along with providing important spiritual/social context to our state's most famous haunting, the Bell Witch. She enjoys bringing people together to positively impact the city she loves best. Bel has spent most of her life addressing the need for equitable accessibility to the arts for all and is very humbled to continue this work with Daybreak Arts.

Hannah Vaughn

TERM: 2023-2026

Hannah Vaughn is the CEO of Mane Impact, a marketing and design firm focused on developing user-centric websites, leading strategic marketing campaigns, and building brand awareness and sales pipelines for social impact brands. She is also the Founder of Hannah Vaughn Gogh, a sustainable art brand. Her work has been featured in the Nashville Scene as well as at Tomato Art Fest, Crafty Bastards, and Firefly Festival, among other exhibitions. Hannah has actively partnered with various non-profits for nearly a decade and is passionate about building up Nashville by providing opportunities and equity for everyone who calls the city home. In her spare time, she is most likely to be found outside, traveling, or attempting a new hobby. Hannah will be serving as 2024 Gala Co-Chair this fiscal year.

Laura Hood Wessels

TERM: 2020 - 2024

Laura is a Franklin, TN native and is the owner and Principal Designer at FACET DESIGN. She has 8 years of experience in the industry with expertise in commercial office and healthcare design.  She believes that dynamic listening is an active part of the design process and strives to truly understand how a client feels and wishes to experience their new space. Laura is also an artist and has had a lifelong passion for art ever since taking her first lessons in elementary school.  She continues to cultivate her artistic skills and plans to showcase her work in various art shows throughout the year.  She is passionate about helping people overcome homelessness and connect with their creative spirit.  She hopes to utilize her artwork to bring beauty into others’ lives and strives to help Daybreak Arts artists empower themselves through their own artistic endeavors. Laura is a 2011 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and has currently served as a past board member to Light in the Nations, which was a faith based non-profit motivated to bring together neighbors and stakeholders in the West Nashville “Nations” neighborhood to identify and work together on issues concerning the community.

Anna Yoder

TERM: 2021-2024

As a Director of Planning and Urban Design at Hastings Architecture, Anna uses integrative systems thinking to work toward elegant,  holistic solutions to complex problems. Her diverse experience at Hastings includes commercial,  residential, academic, and community projects. Anna’s skills are most utilized, however, on  complex interdisciplinary projects, including Asurion’s new headquarters and the rezoning and  master planning of River North Nashville.  

Anna graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied Architecture,  History, and Urban Design as a Danforth Scholar. Throughout her career, Anna has practiced at  a variety of scales, including designing custom furniture pieces in California, boutique  residences in New York City, and large scale master plans throughout the US. No matter the  project on which she is working, Anna seeks to create designs that enhance and enrich lives and  communities.