Benja Hutchens

Benja Hutchens

VP of Human Resources and Administration

  • bhutchens@cfmt.org
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Benja leads Human Resources at CFMT, aligning HR strategies with the organization's goals. Key responsibilities include developing recruitment, retention, and talent management plans, shaping organizational culture, and promoting employee engagement and development. Benja manages HR policies, ensures compliance with labor laws, and oversees compensation and benefits programs. Additionally, this role involves managing HRIS and HR operations budget.

In Administration, Benja is responsible for developing strategies that align with business goals, overseeing administrative functions like building operations, internal communications, and procurement. This role involves streamlining processes for efficiency, managing the administrative budget, coordinating with department heads, and fostering a culture of adaptability and collaboration within the administrative team. Benja also focuses on risk mitigation and process improvements in administrative functions.

Benja previously served as CFMT's Vice President of Employee Care Program.

A Nashville native, Benja holds a Master’s degree in counseling and has years of experience working with social service agencies in Middle Tennessee. She joined The Foundation in 2004 after previously working for Centerstone Mental Health Services, Omni Vision Behavioral Health, and most recently, the YWCA Domestic Violence Center.


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Melissa Anderson

Melissa Anderson

Staff Accountant

  • manderson@cfmt.org
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Daphne Billingsley

Daphne Billingsley

ChildcareTennessee, Regional Coordinator West

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Debbie Bone

Debbie Bone

Grants Associate

  • dbone@cfmt.org
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