TCVSL Plenary Speakers

Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO
Tennessee Nonprofit Network
Dr. Kevin Dean is the President & CEO of Tennessee Nonprofit Network. Previously, he served as Executive Director of Momentum Nonprofit Partners, Literacy Mid-South, and Volunteer Memphis, and as Director of Development at Hope House. Kevin holds degrees from the University of Memphis, Christian Brothers University, and Vanderbilt University. His accolades include Memphis Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40, ProLiteracy's Ruth J. Colvin and Frank C. Laubach Award, and Inside Memphis Business’ Innovation Awards. He serves on the National Council of Nonprofits' Board and various advisory councils.

Rebecca Nofi, Manager of Volunteer & Community Engagement
Greater Nashville Regional Council
Rebecca has served as manager of volunteer and community engagement for the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) since 2018 and has built the volunteer program from the ground up. She manages the volunteer program for the agency, works closely with community partners, who are using GNRC’s volunteer platform, and provides support and education in volunteer engagement to GNRC’s partners. Rebecca holds the professional Volunteer Administrator Certification (CVA) and has more than ten years of experience in Volunteer Management across different sectors. She is an active volunteer and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Senior Ride Nashville.

Taylor Rayfield, Senior Project Manager
Tennessee Department of Education
As Senior Project Manager for the Division of Coordinated School Health (CSH), Taylor oversees day-to-day operations, streamlines strategic initiatives, and serves as an advisor to the assistant commissioner. During Taylor’s tenure, he has served as Senior Manager of Family Support and Engagement and State Coordinator of Family Resource Centers. Before joining the department in 2020, Taylor previously worked in Coffee County Schools for six years, including serving as the Director of the Family Resource Center.
Taylor holds an Associate of Science in Business Education from Motlow State Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in management and human relations from Trevecca Nazarene University, a Master of Education in counseling, administration & supervision from Middle Tennessee State University, and a Specialist in Education (EdS) in educational leadership & counselor leadership from East Tennessee State University. In 2024, Taylor was recognized by Governor Bill Lee as a Governor’s Excellence in Service recipient, which recognizes outstanding state employees helping to improve the delivery of state government services with the highest quality at the lowest possible cost.

The Well Outreach
The Well Outreach is honored to offer our Food Pantry services to anyone in need, with no geographical boundaries. Families in need of food can come to our pantry to receive groceries up to twice monthly. By working alongside community food drives and through partnerships with local grocery stores, The Well is able to serve anyone in need with about a week's worth of groceries.